Burton Thomas Mauland was born March 26, 1926, at Cottonwood, Minnesota, to parents Bernhard and Nettie (Brenden) Mauland. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Lucas Lutheran Church of Normania Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. He served as a Radioman in the U. S. Navy, serving from January 19, 1945, to July 11, 1946. Burton and Marion Luedtke were united in marriage on June 5, 1954. This marriage was blessed with two sons: Jeffery and Philip and one daughter, Susan. Burton and Marion were engaged in farming in Vallers Township of Lyon County, Minnesota, and he also sold Federal Crop Insurance. Burton was a faithful member of the English Lutheran Church of Cottonwood where he served on the church council as President, Treasurer, Elder, and Trustee. He enjoyed sports, especially golf. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the American Legion, Farm Bureau, Farmers Union, and the Cottonwood Country Club. Burton passed away at the Minneota Manor Health Care Center, Minneota, Minnesota, on Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at the age of 75 years and 1 month. He is survived by his wife, Marion; sons Jeffrey (and Lynn) and Philip (and Amy) all of Cottonwood; his daughter Susan (and Jim) Kelton of Broomfield, Colorado; two grandchildren Sarah and Nathan Mauland; and brother Lyle (and Mary) Mauland of Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation Sunday, April 29, 2001, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Prayer Service 5:30 p.m. Lynner Funeral Home, Clarkfield, Minnesota Funeral Service Monday, April 30, 2001, 11:00 a.m. English Lutheran Church, Cottonwood, Minnesota Officiating, Pastor John Smith Organist, Lael Bahn Vocal Duet, Lyla Mauland and Beulah Anderson "The Lord is My Shepard" Casket Bearers Melvin Anderson, Norman Anderson Melbourne Fjerkenstad, Herbert Mauland Alan Smith, Dennis Vien Final Resting Place English Lutheran Cemetery, Cottonwood, Minnesota Military Rites American Legion Post #503, Cottonwood, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota