1921
Edell
2007
Edell Duhr
March 16, 1921 — May 18, 2007
Edell Helena (Kristiansen) Duhr was born on March 16, 1921, in Beresford, SD, to parents, Karl and Nicolina Kristiansen. While an infant, the family moved to Clinton, MN, where Edell was baptized in the Trinity Lutheran Church in 1921. She later was confirmed in the same church in 1936. As a young girl, Edell attended Long Island District 4 Country School near Clinton, MN, and then finished her education at the Clinton High School.
While finishing school, a young gentleman by the name of Verlin "Dobby" Duhr began working for her father, Karl. Edell and Dobby were married on January 31, 1939, in Elkader, IA. The couple returned to Clinton where they made their home and were blessed with six children, Janet, Karl, Karen, Steve, Brad, and Nikki. Edell cherished the opportunity to be a stay at home mother. As the children aged, Edell and Dobby took an adventure in owning and operating the Temple CafA�AC. and Annex in Clinton from 1950 to 1960. Edell worked as a fry cook and a waitress making sure all customers stayed in line. With her cooking experience, Edell also filled in at the Clinton School as a substitute cook.
In her spare time, Edell enjoyed playing cards, especially cribbage and she also enjoyed word games. She took great pride in the upkeep of her yard and was a perfectionist when it came to the cleanliness of her home. One of Edell's favorite pass times was watching Dobby play baseball, making sure she made it to all of his games. Edell was an accomplished musician both vocally and also on the piano and organ, where she had received professional training in Classical music. She was the pianist for all of her school musicals and violinist for the school orchestra, in addition, Edell also and served as the church organist and pianist for over 25 years. During that time, Edell sang and played for many different occasions. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN, where she was a member of the Ladies Aid. Edell loved her family and cherished memories made with her children and grandchildren over the years. Edell and Dobby were blessed to have celebrated 67 years of marriage before Dobby's passing in July of 2006. Edell was a private lady who held a special place in the heart of those that loved her and called her friend. She will be greatly missed.
Edell passed away Friday, May 18, 2007 at the Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville, MN, reaching the age of 86 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Nicolina; her husband, Verlin "Dobby" Duhr; one son, Steve; a sister, Nicolina Joan, an infant sister; and a son-in-law, Donald "Boz" Schlimme.
Edell is survived by her children, Janet (Don) Grebin, Karl Duhr, Karen (Grant) Hagen, Brad (Pat) Duhr, and Nikki (Tim) Rabe; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends
While finishing school, a young gentleman by the name of Verlin "Dobby" Duhr began working for her father, Karl. Edell and Dobby were married on January 31, 1939, in Elkader, IA. The couple returned to Clinton where they made their home and were blessed with six children, Janet, Karl, Karen, Steve, Brad, and Nikki. Edell cherished the opportunity to be a stay at home mother. As the children aged, Edell and Dobby took an adventure in owning and operating the Temple CafA�AC. and Annex in Clinton from 1950 to 1960. Edell worked as a fry cook and a waitress making sure all customers stayed in line. With her cooking experience, Edell also filled in at the Clinton School as a substitute cook.
In her spare time, Edell enjoyed playing cards, especially cribbage and she also enjoyed word games. She took great pride in the upkeep of her yard and was a perfectionist when it came to the cleanliness of her home. One of Edell's favorite pass times was watching Dobby play baseball, making sure she made it to all of his games. Edell was an accomplished musician both vocally and also on the piano and organ, where she had received professional training in Classical music. She was the pianist for all of her school musicals and violinist for the school orchestra, in addition, Edell also and served as the church organist and pianist for over 25 years. During that time, Edell sang and played for many different occasions. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton, MN, where she was a member of the Ladies Aid. Edell loved her family and cherished memories made with her children and grandchildren over the years. Edell and Dobby were blessed to have celebrated 67 years of marriage before Dobby's passing in July of 2006. Edell was a private lady who held a special place in the heart of those that loved her and called her friend. She will be greatly missed.
Edell passed away Friday, May 18, 2007 at the Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville, MN, reaching the age of 86 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Nicolina; her husband, Verlin "Dobby" Duhr; one son, Steve; a sister, Nicolina Joan, an infant sister; and a son-in-law, Donald "Boz" Schlimme.
Edell is survived by her children, Janet (Don) Grebin, Karl Duhr, Karen (Grant) Hagen, Brad (Pat) Duhr, and Nikki (Tim) Rabe; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends