Ardell Mae Erstad Obituary
The passing of Ardell Mae Erstad of Ada, Minnesota leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on June 24, 2025 at the age of 94. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jacob Woltjer and Anna Woltjer (Giinther); her husband Sidney Erstad; her siblings, Fred Woltjer, Annie Temanson, Edvin Woltjer, Luvern Woltjer and Marie Merkins; and her grandson Jason Johnston.
She is survived by: her children, Carey (Gary), Nathan Erstad (Peggy) of Casselton, ND, Jane Backlund (Rod) of Fargo, ND and Ruthann Svir (Jim); her grandchildren, Gretchen Schmaltz (Cory), Leslie Shirek (Brad), Lane Johnston (Mindy), Eric Erstad (April), Katie Ressler (Brandan), Dillan Backlund, Samantha Backlund, Chase Backlund, Zac Svir (Jenna), Raichl Ratchenski (Luke), Amy Richter (Sam), Nikki Keller (Jeremy) and Jeff Wright (Whitney); and her great grandchildren, Turner Erstad (Alexis), Sydney Erstad, Aubreyanna, Isabell Ressler, Kieran Sinnott, Callie, Andrew Johnston, Kylie, Addie, Kody Schmaltz, Laney, Claire Shirek, Logan, Berkley Okstad, Wesley, Willard Keller, Alexander, Everet Svir, Emma, Eli, Evie Ratchenski and Ruthie Richter.
Memorials are preferred to Grace Lutheran Church, Ada, MN or HIA Hospice (Hearts In Action) of Fargo, ND, formerly Hospice of the Red River Valley.
