EDNA PAULSRUD

EDNA PAULSRUD Edna Paulsrud of Montevideo died on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Copper Glen in Montevideo at the age of 98. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Anderson-TeBeest Funeral Home in Montevideo. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Montevideo. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Edna Josephine Paulsrud was born on December 24, 1924, in Mandt Township to Edward and Josie (Christenson) Paulsrud. She was baptized on March 6, 1925, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church by Rev. Mason. She was confirmed at Buffalo Lake Lutheran by Rev. Opdahl in 1938. Edna graduated from Montevideo High School in 1943 and went on to teacher training and taught country school for 15 years. She then attended St. Cloud State where she obtained a B.S. in teaching in 1962. Edna taught for 28 years in Maynard and Montevideo elementary schools. Edna lived on the family farm until 2013 when she moved to Copper Glen in Montevideo. She was lovingly cared for by the Copper Glen staff. Edna was an active member of Buffalo Lake Lutheran where she participated in Luther League, Sunday school, summer Bible school and WELCA. She also served as the congregation's treasurer. Edna also enjoyed gardening, raising flowers, quilting, and reading. She was a member of the Chippewa County Historical Society, Alpha Chi, and several educator groups. She was a wonderful caregiver for many of her family members. Edna is survived by seven nieces and nephews and many grand-and great-grandnieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Curtis, Ernest, Harlan; sisters: Cora Paulsrud, Joy Bourne; niece, Denise Paulsrud and nephew, Dale Bourne. Memorials are preferred to Rice Hospice.