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Melva Ruth Solseth

1929 - 2019

Melva Ruth Solseth obituary, 1929-2019, St. Peter, MN

BORN

1929

DIED

2019

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Saint Peter Funeral Home - Klein Chapel

906 N. Washington Street

Saint Peter, Minnesota

Melva Solseth Obituary

Melva Ruth Solseth, 89, of St. Peter, died on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St Marys Campus in Rochester. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Peter with the Reverend Joy Elstedt officiating. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson. Visitation will be held at the church for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. St. Peter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Melva Ruth, the daughter of Melvin and Nannie (Christensen) Petersen, was born on Dec. 20, 1929 in Springfield. In February of 1950, she married Aaron Carl Solseth in Sleepy Eye. Melva was previously employed as a secretary for the Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson and the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center.
She is survived by her sons: Ron (Dorisann) Solseth, David (Julie) Solseth, Allan (Ann) Solseth, and Greg (Jan) Solseth; 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and sister, Shirley (James) Hrbek. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Aaron

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Published by Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch from Jan. 25 to Jan. 31, 2019.

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Kirt and Camille

January 29, 2019

We Are Sorry To Learn Of Melva's Passing. She
Was Well Known And Respected In Our Community.
May God Grant His Peace to Family And Friends As
Everyone Copes With Losing Her. (Phil4:6-7)

Karen Christensen

January 28, 2019

I am sorry to not being joining with you at Melvas Visitation and Funeral on Wednesday, January 30th. The prospect of inclement weather would possibility impact safe driving to St Peter.
Fond memories of long ago family gatherings are what I have to remember of your departed, mother, grandmother and sister.
May Spirits love along with that of family and friends comfort you during this time of her transition to the Eternal World of Peace.
May God bless each of you with the reassurance of meeting in the grand reunion.
With sincere condolences,
Karen Christensen

January 27, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in your cherished memories and in God's word. Psalm 116:15

Karen Christensen

January 26, 2019

Sending regards and sympathy to the Family of Melva Solseth

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9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church

St. Peter, MN

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30

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church

St. Peter, MN

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Saint Peter Funeral Home - Klein Chapel

906 N. Washington Street, Saint Peter, MN 56082-1856

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