Anna Pfaff

Anna Pfaff

February 08, 1918 - January 12, 2024

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Anna Pfaff, 105, formerly of Jud, ND died Friday, January 12, 2024 at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, MN.

Anna Fregien was born February 8, 1918 in the Mikkelson Township just North of Jud, ND the daughter of Gottlieb and Maria (Nitschke) Fregien.  She received her education at the local school and grew to womanhood in the area where she helped on the family farm.

She and Melvin Pfaff were married April 18, 1943 at Jud, ND.  They made their home on the Herman Schardin Farm.  In 1949 they purchased their farm from Levi Drenth.  They resided on the farm until 1976 when they moved to their home in Jud.  Melvin died in March of 2005, she continued to reside in Jud until 2017 when she moved to Bismarck to live with her daughter.  She moved into Oakland Park Communities in February of 2023 where she has resided since.

Anna was a member of the Trinity Congregational Church in Jud, charter of the ladies’ aid, sang in the Church choir and helped with many of the activities at the Church.  She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, embordering and making robes from scrap fabric she had which she donated to the nursing homes.  She was also very active in the Jud Senior Citizens, holding positions of secretary and treasurer.

Anna is survived by her children, Sharon Kinzler, Thief River Falls, MN; Gary (Barbara) Paff, Holt, MO; Darrel (Jean) Pfaff, Jud, ND; Wayne (Pam) Pfaff, Edgeley, ND; 12 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren and 4 nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; 1 daughter, Randa Lisberg; 6 brothers and 2 sisters, 3 sons in laws, Wallace Kinzler, Roger Lisberg, and Myron Hehn.

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Patrick Pfaff
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To be honest I feared Grandmother a bit. She was tough and a true matriarch! However, she was also very witty and funny. Squealing tires in the Impala and telling her grand kids "didn't think I could do it, huh. Hanging up on grandpa when she told him she was going to Jamestown to get rocks for landscaping, while grandpa told her there were plenty in the field. Btw. After she hung up him he said and I quote "ah uh okay goodbye" to a busy signal as to not lose face to his grandsons. Shooting straw wrappers at bonanza and of course watching cyclopes rather than sleeping. She was intelligent and witty up to the very last moment I spoke with her. She is in a better place with her husband and daughter. I will miss you Grandma!
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Lois Schwarz
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Sharon and family: I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Rev. Mark and Joni Britton
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Anna was such a wonderful woman and a blessing to everyone who knew her. Our deepest sympathies.
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Phyllis Bell
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Gary, Sharon and family; so very sorry for Grandma’s passing. She must have been an amazing woman. ❤️Prayers for comfort and peace. Love to all.
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MARLYS WILLIAMS
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So sorry Sharon for the loss of your Mom. Prayers are with you and family. She lived a good life of 105 years. She went home to be with her family and God .Take one day at a time. Prayers for you all.
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Bob & Marlo Howard
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Our prayers of Sympathy for all Grandma Pfaff's family and friends . Only knowing a little about her with our son marrying into the family, we know she was a great lady and from her obituary she was a bit "Spunky" . LIving a long life with so many loved ones around her she left you all with so many memories to love and cherish and share for generations to come. Blesings ! We are all in "God's Waiting Room".

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