Orpha Gulbranson Weymiller

February 10, 1927 - July 2, 2014

Orpha Gulbranson Weymiller, age 87 of Spring Grove passed away Wed. July 2, 2014 at Green Lea Manor in Mabel, MN Orpha was born Feb. 10, 1927 to Albert and Lennie (Tollefsrud) Bergrud in Spring Grove. Orpha married Iver Gulbranson on June 16, 1945. The couple owned and operated Gulbranson Lumber Company in Spring Grove. Iver preceeded Orpha in death on Oct. 6, 1973 After Iver’s death Orpha continued to operate their business, later selling it and then working for Roverud Construction until her retirement. She later enjoyed being a hostess at the Ballard House in Spring Grove. On Dec. 6, 1975 she married Leland Weymiller. For 38 years they enjoyed dancing at Elmer’s Supper Club, watching Twins games and spending time with their families and friends. Orpha was also known for her beautiful rose garden and flowers, her love for the Minnesota Twins and Monday bingo. Orpha is survived by her three daughters Cheryl Gulbranson (Ginny Boldt) of Highlandville, IA, Deborah (Wayne) Buxengard, of Mabel, Mn, and their children Ryan (Beth) Buxengard, Grant and Simon of Hudson, WI Brooke (Matthew) Garness and their children Samuel and Henry of Mabel, Mn. Lynette (Merle) Landsom and their children Tiffany (Christopher) Langen, Rylee Landsom all of LaCrescent, Mn, Carole (Harlan) Yohe of Waukon, IA, Joyce (Melvin) Breezer of La Crescent, Mn, Gary (Diane) Weymiller of New Albin, IA, and their families. Two sisters Mavis Arneson of Decorah, IA and Wanda (Eldie) Smith of Winona, Mn In addition to her husbands Iver and Leland, she was preceeded in death by her brother Archie Bergrud and her sisters Tinka Rud, Hazel Lundberg and Gyneth Brevig. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the compassionate care given to Orpha by the staff at Green Lea Manor during her four year stay.