Arnold Augustson, 88, of Lake Bronson, Minnesota passed away at Karlstad Healthcare Center in Karlstad, Minnesota on Saturday, December 1, 2012. Arnold was born May 5, 1924 at Hallock, Minnesota to Frank and Edith (Carlson) Augustson. He was confirmed in the Mission Covenant Church at Hallock and attended country school in Skane Township of Kittson County. Arnold worked on several area farms including the Ristad and Kiene Farms. He also worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps. He and his brother Franklin raised beef cattle and farmed near Lake Bronson for many years. Arnold was a kind and gentle man who never spoke badly about anyone. He loved his cats, Little House On The Prairie and "Arnie's Special" (chicken dinner) at the Community Coffee Cup. Family members include a sister, Jeanne Carlson in California; nieces, nephews; and caregiver and special friend, Roxy. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Harry and Franklin. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, December 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Kittson County Museum's Two River Church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Lake Bronson. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour prior to the funeral service. Rev. Galen Nordin, presiding. Special music will be provided by Rev. Nordin. Casket bearers will be Randy Coffield, Brady Coffield, Jerry Coffield, Sidney Nelson, Jason Kulyk and Brad Kulyk.