Ardis Pauline Dragsten Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ardis Pauline Dragsten (Brookings, South Dakota), who passed away on February 15, 2026 at the age of 99. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Martin Rovang and Goldie Rovang (Meisel); her son Rodney Elroy; her son-in-law David Haugan; her grandson Mitchell David Haugan; and her sister LaVayne Langan.
She is survived by: her significant other Elroy Dragsten of Wallace, SD.; her daughters, Heidi Barcia (Thomas) of Reno, NV and Kathy Jo Haugan of Brookings, SD; her daughter-in-law Ann Dragsten of Monticello, MN; and her grandchildren, Jennifer (Ben), Anderson of Becker, MN, Valerie Hickman (Shaun) of Otsego, MN, Nikki Drahota (Travis) of Becker, MN, Michael Barcia (Brooke) of Reno, NV, Tommy Barcia (Elisa) of Reno, NV, Johanna Haugan of Brookings, SD and Peder Haugan (Hailey) of Brookings, SD. She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren, many relatives and friends.
