SWEA CITY — Mervin A. Gramstad, 88, of Swea City, Iowa, died Monday, May 18, 2020, at his home in Swea City.

Because of ongoing public health concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic, the family has decided not to have a public memorial at this time. A private family funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday. The services will be livestreamed on Oakcrest Funeral Services Facebook page. Oakcrest Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Mervin Arthur Gramstad was born Dec. 2, 1931, at his home in Kossuth County, Iowa, son of Ludwig and Esther (Heggen) Gramstad.

Survivors include: his wife, Aldine, of Swea City; children, Pam Nelson of Swea City, Annette Gramstad of Rippey, Iowa, and Holly Kelly of Pierre, S.D.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

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