The father of Mrs. James L. McKay of Blair, died suddenly Thursday, Novebmer 25th in Farmington, Minnesota. Elmer A. Brosseth died at the age of 61 in Farmington.

Death was attributed to shock following surgery. Mr. Brosseth died in the Sanford Memorial Hospital in Farmington.

Services were held Saturday afternoon at Farmington.

Survivors, including Mrs. McKay of Blair, are Mrs. Brosseth, two children and three grandchildren.