Gary Elsberg

Gary “Butch” Van Elsberg, age 70, of North Branch, formerly of Forest Lake, died, September 3, 2009.  Gary will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him including his devoted wife of 48 years Darlene; children, Greg (Laurie), Gordy (Traci), Brenda (Dan) Schultz; grandchildren, Grant, Reid, Luke, Travis, Josh, Adam; other family and friends.

A Celebration of His Life will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.