Evelyn Bernice Breberg was born January 9, 1915, in Erickson Township, Renville County, near Sacred Heart, MN, to Elmer and Mabel (Hagen) Feigum. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Evelyn attended Grade School at District 43 and graduated from Renville High School in 1933. During those years, she worked many part-time jobs, such as working for her Aunt in a rooming house and helping other local families. Shortly after graduation, she went to work at the Granite Falls Sanitarium, and after some encouragement, went to a school of nursing in Minneapolis. After graduating, she returned to the Sanitarium where she worked as a nurse for four years. It was there that she met her future husband, Lloyd Breberg, and they were united in marriage on May 7, 1944, in Grove City. They moved to Dawson in 1944, where they remained. Evelyn was employed a number of years at the Red and White Store and in 1956, went to work at the Central Telephone Company. She retired in 1984, after 28 years of service. Evelyn entered the Johnson Memorial Home and remained there until her death on Monday, February 28, 2000, at the age of 85 years, 1 month, and 19 days.
She is survived by her sister and brothers: Virginia (Allen) Moe of Dawson, Odell Fagerlie of Dawson, and Luverne (Grace) Fagerlie of Willmar; sister-in-law, Christine Feigum of Renville; many nieces and nephews, other family, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lloyd on February 26, 1990; brother, Vernon Feigum; and sisters: Florence, Ruby, and Lorraine Fagerlie.
Evelyn is remembered for her sunny disposition, generosity, and her loyalty to her many friends and family. Her hobbies included flower gardening, crafts, reading, playing cards, and collecting many beautiful things, including her friends.