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Esther Andersen 09/16/2020

Esther Lorraine Andersen, age 95, of River Falls died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at WellHaven Assisted Living. She was born the daughter of Lewellyn and Mary Wilhelm on April 20, 1925 in River Falls, WI. She is preceded in death by brothers, Bernard Wilhelm and Ronald Wilhelm; sister, Virginia Thomas; four late husbands, Kenneth Larson, Mel Owen, Ed Clark, and Glen Andersen; sons, Kenneth Larson Jr. and Bruce Larson. She is survived by children, Becky Pagel and Brian Larson; seven grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, relatives, and friends. Memorials may be directed to Wellhaven Senior Living, Heartland Hospice, or St. Bridget’s Catholic Church.  A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, September 21, 2020 at 11:00AM at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in River Falls, WI with a visitation starting at 10:30AM. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery in River Falls. Guests will be asked to follow all CDC guidelines for gathering including social distancing and face masks. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.

5 Comments

  • Karen Swenson Posted September 18, 2020 6:03 pm

    Esther was such a lovely woman and a great friend to me! I will cherish our friendship forever. She was never too busy to share stories, sit down and visit, pray, whatever she could to bring love and sunshine into my life. She was always there for me. I will forever miss her, but am so glad she is finally home with our dear Lord and GOD the Father, which she so longed for.

  • Lisa Larson Posted September 19, 2020 3:13 am

    Aunt Esther, we spent so many visits together, in person or on the phone outside your window. I loved all of our moments! I will miss you and cherish you! And yes, my hair is still messy! I love you. Xo

  • Mary Gorges Posted September 21, 2020 4:54 pm

    Thank you for streaming this service for my Grandmother Esther. It was a moving tribute to her love of life and her incredible faith. We all will carry a bit her with us always. Love you. Blessings to all of you.

  • Wanda Posted September 23, 2020 8:59 pm

    Aunt Esther always had time for everyone around here. There was never a gap in conversation. I know she’s in the tick of a heavenly conversation right now.

  • Joanne Jenks Posted January 3, 2021 4:41 pm

    Becky, I am so sorry to hear of Esther’s passing. My Christmas card to her just came back! I will really miss her! Happy to have met you! Please email me, if you want to talk about her.

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