Evelyn Doris "Ev" Oftedahl

Evelyn D. Oftedahl – Rochester, MN

Evelyn Doris Oftedahl was born to Olaf and Ethel (Williamson) Oftedahl in their country home near Ringsted, IA, on March 17, 1933. Evelyn, 92, of Rochester, MN passed on Saturday June, 21, 2025.

She attended First Presbyterian Church in Rochester.

Evelyn graduated from Seneca High School in 1951 and from Waldorf College in 1953. She cherished her Norwegian heritage. Her 50 years of membership with The Sons of Norway was highlighted by trips back to her family's homeland. The "party gals" were also an important part of her social life where friendship and support was shared. Her companionship of numerous pets throughout the years gave her purpose and great joy. Paws and Claws and any pet rescue organization were dear to her heart. Named by her oldest granddaughter Brooke, Grandma Ev would follow numerous sporting events, graduations and the careers of her grandchildren.

Evelyn is survived by her three children, Craig Dokken (Judy) of Rochester, MN, Audrey Matranga (Dominick) of Mobile, AL and Troy Dokken (Karel) of Owatonna, MN. She was enriched by her grandchildren Brooke Dokken, Brandon Fieck

(Laura), Emily and Faith (Jesse) and great-grandchildren Taylor, Connor and Eloise. She is also survived by her sister, Lorraine Jacobs of Eagle Grove, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Dorothy Fish and daughter in-law Dana Dokken.

A memorial service will be held at a later date with burial at Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Ringsted, IA.