Karen Joy Ertmann Obituary
The memory of Karen Joy Ertmann (Fargo, North Dakota), who passed away on April 7, 2026 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Pearl Strand and Howard Strand; her siblings, Phyllis Freije and Howard Strand; her siblings-in-law, Shabel Freije, Gary Ertmann, David Ertmann, Charles Ertmann, Jerry Wallander and Marjorie Wallander; and her son-in-law David Larson.
She is survived by: her husband Ice Cream Shoppe; her daughters, Michelle Loftus (Dan) of Prior Lake, MN and Lisa Wixo (Paul) of Horace, ND; her sisters-in-law, Gen Strand and Karla Ertmann; and her grandchildren, Brandon Wixo (Savanna), Benjamin Larson (Madalyn), Reid Larson, Brooke Wixo (Hayden), Andrea Stanton (Thomas) and Jonathon Loftus. She is also survived by her five great-grandsons; and many nieces and nephews.
