Esther Afdahl Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 30, 2025, at the age of 95, Esther Afdahl of Spearfish, South Dakota passed away. 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, Luther Blassingham and Martha Blassingham; her brother Luther Jr.; her husbands, Robert Yeager and Richard Afdahl; her son-in-law Bernie Woolschlager; and her grandson Eric Woolschlager.
She is survived by: her children, Cheryl Heinzerling (Jim) of HIghlands Ranch, CO, Pat Woolschlager of Jamestown, NY, Rich Yeager of Lincoln, NE and Curt Afdahl (Renee) of Metamora, IL; her grandchildren, Mandy Woolschlager Smith of Jamestown, NY and Trevor Heinzerling of Frisco, TX; her great grandchildren, Austin Lindell, Colin Smith of Jamestown, NY and Brynleigh Hughes of Pekin, IL.; and her close friend Mary.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 13th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Hope Lutheran Church (913 S 34th St, Spearfish, SD 57783). A burial will be held on Wednesday, August 13th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the Rose Hill Cemetery (255 Ash St, Spearfish, SD 57783).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Esther V. Afdahl Memorial Fund, Hope Lutheran Church, 913 S. 34th St., Spearfish, SD 57783 or Stillwater Hospice, 3117 W Rapid St #5, Rapid City, SD 57702.
