Edwin Elhard

Edwin Elhard

November 27, 1914 - September 29, 2011

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Edwin Elhard, 96, Jamestown, ND died Thursday afternoon September 29. 2011 at the Ave Maria Village in Jamestown, ND.

Edwin Elhard was born on November 27, 1914 SW of Jud, ND the son of John G. and Magdalena (Kuhn) Elhard. He grew up on the family farm southwest of Jud, ND and received his elementary education in Raney Township.

He and Hulda Heine were married March 17, 1940 at the Alfred Congregational Church. They made their home on a farm seven miles west of Jud. In 1941 they bought their own farm eight miles North of Alfred, ND, in Stutsman County until 1979 when they retired and moved into Jamestown. Following the death of his wife December 7, 1993 he continued to reside in Jamestown.

During his church memberships in Gackle and Alfred he served as a Sunday School Teacher and Superintendant. His community involvement consisted of charity drives, eight years as treasurer for Cusator School District and eighteen years as assessor for Cusator Township. Edwin recently was attending St. Pauls United Methodist Church in Jamestown, ND.

He is survived by two daughters, Erna (James) Sandness, Anoka, MN; Evelyn (Brian) Quigley, Fargo, ND; two sons Eugene (Deborah) Elhard, Ellendale, ND; Timothy Elhard, Alfred, ND; 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, 1 brother and 2 sisters, Wilbert (Evelyn) Elhard, Jud, ND; Emma Heidinger, Kulm, ND; Esther (Charles) Ljungren, Sebeka, MN; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Hulda in 1993, an infant daughter Mary in 1943, 1 brother and 3 sisters, Reuben, Otelia, Ruth and Emelia.

Funeral service will be 10:30 AM Monday October 3, 2011 in St. Pauls United Methodist Church in Jamestown, ND with Rev. Arlyn Coalter, pastor officiating.
Interment will be made in the Highland Home Cemetery in Jamestown, ND
Visitation 1-7 Sunday at the Funeral Home and 1 hour before services on Monday at the Church.

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KZ
Karen and James Zubrod
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You are in our thoughts and prayers
TK
Thelma Kvanvig
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So sorry to hear of Edwin's death. He is a much better place with no more pain. He lived a full life and blessed all of our lives.
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Terry and Kay Quigley
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Condolences to Evelyn and family.
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Sharon & Ed Kleingartner
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We're sorry to hear of Edwin's passing, but know he is now in his eternal home, which he so looked forward to. We enjoyed our visit with him this spring and share in many fond memories of the past years.
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David, Linda, Dede Deutscher
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We were sorry to hear of Edwin's passing. He was a good man and blessed with a long life. Our thoughts and prayers are for his loving family.
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Lois Ustanko
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Ev and other family members I was sorry to hear about the death of your father. The passing of a father is life changing. Our dad is someone who loves us and believes in us no matter what the circumstances. From the time we were a little girl sitting in his lap or on his knee until the time we are grown women sitting by his side, our father is someone who engages us in lively discussion and debate. Our dad's inspire, challenge and encourage us. He is a solid thread in the fabric of our being. Your dad's commitment to faith, education and community involvement is evident in the way you have lived your life and your continued engagement in important issues is a legacy that will honor him for years to come. Even when death is anticipated, the loss of a father leaves a gaping hole in our heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through the upcoming weeks of adjusting to this loss. Sincerely, Lois Ustanko

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