Wes Esterberg > Brother 05.24.19

           Al “Skeets” Esterberg was born on December 5, 1945 in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Claire B. and Estella Jeanne (McCorkell) Esterberg. Al passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 in the critical care unit at North Memorial Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Al was recently diagnosed with cancer and everyone was so hopeful for a successful recovery, but other complications intervened during his last week and changed the course of the outcome.
Al proudly graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in Alexandria, MN with the class of 1964. In 8th grade, Dick Greengo asked Al to try out for the first wrestling team to be organized in District 206. From then to his high school graduation, Coach Greengo’s mentorship played an important role in Al’s life. Al became a star wrestler, which paved a natural path for Al to become successful in the sales field.  He learned the essence of teamwork and leadership. Al used these qualities throughout his life.
After serving four years in the United States Air Force, Al worked at KXRA Radio and later went to the Brown Institute of Broadcasting. Al went on the air in 1971 and signed off in October of 1987. Soon after he was hired at KXRA, it didn’t take long for Everett Walters, owner of the radio station, to recognize Al’s obvious career path, and brought him into sales. Through Al’s charm and creativity, he proved that if you can sell “Air”, you can sell pretty much anything.
Al’s most memorable time on the air was being on the morning show with Charlie Christopherson and Dick Trisko. They were spontaneous and had so much fun working on the air together. KXRA was an enormous part of Al’s life.  Al had a legion of friends in all areas of his life.
After Al Signed off the air in 1987, he went into the medical sales field, selling everything but pharmaceuticals. Al’s current position at the time of his death, was working for Mike Marden, a former boss, selling commercial flooring. He worked in medical sales for 32 years. Al’s territory encompassed Minnesota and North and South Dakota. All the work he’s done locally in his hometown of Alexandria will be a constant reminder to his family. Al instilled in his daughters his positive outlook on life and his work ethic. Their lives are a testament to Al’s love and caring.
Al was happiest when he had a hammer in his hand. He built four beautiful homes in Alexandria and also completely remodeled the KXRA radio studio 40 years ago with the help of two sports buddies.
Al loved all sports and participated in golf, volleyball, basketball and softball. Al’s volleyball team, the KXRA “Strong Signals” took pride in beating the Traveler’s Inn team as City Champions for nine years in a row.
Al and Ann had recently bought a limited edition Honda Gold Wing trike and Al was so looking forward to he and Ann getting back on the road this spring and summer. He took Brock, Jack, Grace and Luke with him whenever he could, and it was endless joy.
When Al chose Ann to become his wife, it started 42 ½ years of crazy fun that even they didn’t see coming. They wrote their own love story, as all couples do. Al is survived by his wife Ann, three daughters and five grandchildren:  Tiffany Ann and husband Ken Marthaler and their sons Brock, Zach and Bailey; Autumn Joy and husband Jared Lindenfelser and their children Jack, Grace and Luke; Al’s oldest daughter Tammy Renee Esterberg and her son Nicolas of California; favorite mother-in-law Fran Engstrom; brothers-in-law Richard Engstrom, Jim Engstrom and his wife Darla; sisters Corki, Sandy and Sheri, brother Wes Esterberg and nephew Russ Esterberg.  Al was preceded in death by his parents Claire and Jeanne Esterberg, and his father-in-law Gene Engstrom.
Because of Al’s love of carpentry and building, the family prefers memorials to Douglas County Habitat for Humanity.
We are heartbroken but certain Al is in Heaven and is sending his strength and love to all he holds dear. Blessed be the memories and the life of Al Esterberg.
 Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, 1:00 PM at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Alexandria.  Burial will be at Kinkead Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Barbara Berg > Husband 05.16.19

  

Dean F. Peterson,
69, of Indianapolis, passed away May 16, 2019. He was born May 28, 1949 in Waseca, MN, to the late Wallace E. and Ruth Rosalind Peterson.

Dean was a graduate of Waseca High School. He received his Bachelor’s Degree and Masters Degree from IUPUI in Education. Dean was an instructor of computer repair for Burroughs Corporation for 12 years, and a tax consultant at H & R Block for 9 years. He was an active member of Cumberland United Methodist Church, merged from Asbury United Methodist Church; and a Boy Scout Master for several years.
Dean was an avid bowler, a member of the Four Joy Quartet at Cumberland United Methodist Church, and he loved woodworking and restoring antique furniture.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at Cumberland United Methodist Church, 219 North Muessing Street.
Dean is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Barbara Berg Peterson; son, Brett Peterson (Hannah); daughter, Jodi Havican (Jason); grandkids, Avery Peterson, Mattie Peterson, Raine Havican, Rowan Havican and Raithious Havican; brothers, David Peterson (Ruth) and Stanley Peterson (Mary); and several nieces and nephews. A son, David Peterson, preceded him in death.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Cumberland United Methodist Church, 219 North Muessing Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229.

 

Bonnie Smith > Mother 04.26.2019

Gloria Charlotte (Bardeau) Smith was born in Rochester, NY on May 27, 1923.

Gloria Smith was a long term resident of Alexandria, MN since 1964 when her husband Bruce P. Smith, had purchased the "Hamm's Beer" distributorship in Alexandria. Therefore, the family moved from Faribault, MN which was Bruce's hometown to Alexandria for the start of the new school year, fall of 1964.
Gloria passed away peacefully under Knute Nelson Hospice Care on April 26th, she was 95 years old.

Gloria was an incredible woman, she raised on her own, four amazing children after the early and untimely death of her husband Bruce on August 28, 1967.
Gloria was a voracious reader gifted debater and had a rapier wit.
Her most proud accomplishment was her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she dearly loved.
Gloria is survived by her daughters, Bonnie Henderson and Barbara Durand; Sons Bruce (Chery) and Scott (Sue); grandchildren Jennifer (Christopher) Doyle, Christopher Boyd, Melissa (Mark) Campbell, Elizabeth Durand, Emillie (Dustin) Wright, Matthew Smith, Courtney (Adam) Fine, Hunter and Sam Smith. She is also survived by her great Grandchildren: Summer & Wilder Campbell and Addison Fine and her sister in-law June Smith and brother in-law Delbert Caron.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Bruce; Parents Frederich & Grace Bardeau; sister Grace (Ray) Laws; sister in-law Olive Caron; brother in-law's George and Dr. Wayne Smith; and father and mother in-law Lucias and Emma Smith.
Services will be held at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Teacher > Margaret Movold 5-5-2019

    Margaret Esther Movold was born on January 22, 1944 in Tacoma, Washington to Phillip and Esther (Haugo) Seeger.  She and her twin brother Richard “Richie” were born several months before their father left for Europe to serve in WWII.  Margaret graduated from Moorhead High School in 1961 and from Concordia College in 1965.  In 1965 she accepted a business education teaching position at Jefferson High School in Alexandria, MN.  The new teachers’ pictures were put in the newspaper that year and it was there that she caught the eye of Mark Movold.  Mark & Margaret were married one year later on August 13, 1966.
Margaret was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith.  She taught Sunday School and Release-time and was a long-time member of First Lutheran Church in Alexandria.
Mark & Margaret’s son Erik was born in October of 1969 and daughter Megan was born in 1973.  Margaret always said her family was “the happiest part of my life.”  She loved being a wife and mother. She loved to cook and bake and was an avid Bridge player.  She also enjoyed her part-time job at the Scandinavian Gift Shop in Alexandria, where she loved to talk to the customers about her trips to the Scandinavian countries.  Margaret was also an excellent rosemaller and needlepointer.  She gave the gifts of her handiwork to family and friends, who treasure her beautiful work.
Margaret was preceded in death by her father in 1944, her brother Richard in 1971, husband Mark in 1994, Son Erik in 1995, her mother Esther in 2004, and daughter Megan in 2016.  Margaret also had a special friend, Jim Whitney, whom she met while living at Jones Harrison Assisted Living in Minneapolis.  Jim passed away in August of 2018.
Margaret is survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.  Her sister-in-law Naomi Seeger, nephew Paul Seeger, niece Anne (Seeger) Spicer, (all of Minneapolis).  Nieces Robin Niedenfuer, Shelley Dargis-Ohlgren, Roxanne Tischer, Tammy Kluver (all of Alexandria).  Gayle Movold, Mary Jo Verbos, Vicki Mortenson (all of California).  Denise Grote (Fargo, ND), and families.
Margaret had more loyal friends than most people and she loved each and every one them and her family dearly.  To say that we will all miss her terribly is an understatement.  One of her favorite hymns was “Great is Thy Faithfulness” and that is how we will all remember Margaret, her faithfulness to her Lord was undying, her spirit never broken and her sense of humor intact, even through the kind of loss and suffering that most will never know.  She is Home!
All memorials should be directed to: Hospice of Douglas County, 725 Elm St #1200 Alexandria, MN 56308 hospicedouglascounty.org
Memorial service will be held on Monday, May 13, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with visitation one hour prior at church.  Burial will be at Kinkead Cemetery. 

Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home. www.andersonfuneral.net

Mike Kluver > Father 05.04.19

Arlo Junior Kluver was born on February 3, 1929 in Raymond, Minnesota, the son of William and Viola (Henslin) Kluver.
Arlo grew up on a dairy farm south of Nelson, MN on Smith Lake.  He graduated from Alexandria High School in 1947.  During his high school years he excelled in sports as a member of the football, basketball and baseball teams.  Upon graduating, Arlo attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN.  It was there that his athletic skills were showcased at the collegiate level; playing on the Cobber football, basketball, baseball and track teams.
            On March 26, 1949, Arlo married his high school sweetheart; Mary Lou Peterson.  They made their home in Moorhead, St. Cloud, Ralston, Nebraska and settled back in the Alexandria area in 1960.  While in Alexandria, Arlo worked as a clothing salesman and owned a number of small businesses with Mary Lou; including the Sample Case Clothing Shop in downtown Alexandria.
            Arlo’s athletic legacy continued to grow through his passion for golf.  He was a proud member of the Alexandria Golf Club for over 60 years.  His accomplishments on the links and his larger than life personality at the Alexandria Golf Club gave him an iconic reputation in the local golf community.  He hit many errant, wild shots on the golf course; but had the talent and finesse to get the ball in the hole from anywhere…he was truly a “scrambler”.  Arlo’s golf legacy includes numerous Club Championships at Alexandria Golf Club, Geneva Golf Club and Osakis Country Club.   He has recorded (14) hole in ones in his career; his last one at the age of 85.
                       Arlo shared his love of the outdoors with his children and taught them lifelong skills of hunting and fishing that they will appreciate forever.  He had many great adventures fishing and moose hunting with his wonderful friends.  Arlo also loved to dance, yodel and sing his unique version of “The Old Gray Mare” to all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.   
            Arlo died on May 4, 2019, at the age of 90.  He is survived by his  sons Michael (Lynette) Kluver of Alexandria; David (Randa) Kluver of Mesa, AZ; A.J. (Laurie) Kluver of Alexandria, and daughters MaryJo (Tom) Roos of Osakis, MN; and Lisa (Tony) Grimes of Gold Canyon, AZ. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren, sister, Marlene Patton of Alexandria.
He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou, his parents, brothers ArDell, ArDean and sister Elaine.
            Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9th, at Living Word Lutheran Church in Alexandria.  Visitation will continue from 10 - 11 a.m. followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m., Friday, May 10th, at Living Word Lutheran Church with the Reverend John Martinson officiating.   

Linda Daker > Father 05.01.2019

 
Harry Robert Daker, the son of John and Letta (Kendall), was born on a farm near Staples, MN.  He attended grade school until the eighth grade and then enlisted into the United States Army.  Harry honorably served his country during WWII from 1942-1947.  After the war, Harry met the love of his life, Helen Rose Beltz.  They were united in marriage on September 14, 1948 in Breckenridge, MN.  They recommitted their wedding vows on their 70th wedding anniversary in 2018 at their home in Carlos, MN
Harry worked mainly as a carpenter however, he worked as a mail truck driver, manager of a drug store in White Center, WA, and managed grain elevators in Everdale and Carlos, MN.  He and his wife also owned a mobile home park in Carlos, MN for 35 years.
Harry was always kind hearted and giving to others.  Many nieces and nephews lovingly called their uncle Harry and aunt Helen’s house their home.    
Harry R. Daker died on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at his home of 57 years, in Carlos, MN.  He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Helen Daker of Carlos; children, Linda Fread, Robert Daker, Harry Jr. Daker, Donald Daker, Jim Daker, and David Daker; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister, Lila Krause of Fergus Falls and Benjamin Daker of Rapid City, SD; nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a still-born daughter; brothers, Luverne and Lawrance; sister, Maysel; granddaughter Jac-e Challes.
A visitation will take place on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 4-7 PM with a 4:30 PM Prayer Service at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.
A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Breckenridge, MN with Military Honors accorded by the Breckenridge VFW.