Earl H. Thofson, 79, of Medford, died Friday, June 6, 2008 at Colony Court in Waseca. He was born February 18, 1929 in Freeborn Co., the son of Hamilton and Esther (Tukua) Thofson. He attended New Richland public schools and graduated from New Richland High School in 1947. Earl married Mildred Tolbers on April 11, 1953 at the United Methodist Church in Owatonna. Following their marriage the couple farmed near Myrtle for two years. They then moved to rural Medford in 1956 and purchased Mildred''s parents farm where they made their home. In addition to farming Earl drove school bus for the Medford Public Schools from 1959-1999, and sold Pioneer Seed from 1972-1997. He is a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ in Medford, where he was active and participated in many activities. Mildred died June 16, 1999. Earl married Sharon Whelan and the couple later divorced. Earl enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and traveling. He is survived by one daughter Diane M. Anderson of Waseca, three sons David E. (Suzanne) of Medford, Daniel D. (Stacy) of Medford, Duane R. (Kristine) of Prior Lake. He is also survived by six grandchildren and two great grandchildren, two brothers Virgil (Arlene) Thofson and Verlyn (Kristi) Thofson both of Hartland, and one sister Marjorie (Donald) Schoeppler of Freeborn. His wife and one brother Donald preceded him in death. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Monday June 9, 2008 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and at Trinity Lutheran Church on Tuesday June 10, 2008 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM . Funeral services will be Tuesday June 10, 2008 at 3:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church Owatonna with Reverend Julie Malone and Reverend Nancy Edwardson co- officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Owatonna. Memorials are preferred to the donor''s choice. Visitation: 06/09/2008 16:00 06/09/2008 20:00 Service: and one hour prior to the service at the church. 06/10/2008 15:00