Janet L. Erbstoesser

Janet “Jan” L. Erbstoesser, 80 year old resident of Little Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014 at the St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 26, 2014 at Faith Lutheran Church in Little Falls with Rev. Nate Bjorge officiating. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM on Thursday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Jan Erbstoesser was born on September 13, 1934 in Braham, Minnesota to the late John and Myrtle Peterson. She graduated from Braham High School in 1952. Jan worked at Schwarten Drug from 1950 - 1952. She went on to work at ASC (Agricultural and Stabilization Corp.) in Cambridge from 1952 - 1953. She then worked as an Agents Analyst at Mutual Service Insurance Company in St. Paul from 1953-1955, and then returned to ASC for 4 years. Jan was united in marriage to Charles Erbstoesser on May 7, 1955 at Siloa Lutheran Church in Braham, MN. The couple had four children: Terri Erbstoesser of Little Falls, MN, Toni Macleod (friend, Bryan) of Sauk Rapids, MN, Ron Erbstoesser (Susie) of Houston, TX and Brian Erbstoesser of Omaha, NE. Jan has 4 grandchildren: Allison, Kelsey, Rachel and Christopher; and 8 great-grandchildren. Upon moving to Little Falls, Jan worked at Montgomery Wards Store from 1974 - 1985. She taught Sunday school for 20 years. Jan was an active member of her church. She volunteered at Lifeline and at the St. Gabriel’s Hospital Gift Store. Jan and Charlie loved to travel, taking many trips around the United States. Jan enjoyed her flowers, bird watching, reading, doing crafts, she specially loved her Swedish heritage and spending time with family. She had an uncanny sense of humor and was an extra ordinary care giver. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Little Falls. Jan was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Jan is survived by her 4 children; husband; 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Jan was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joanne Nelson, Betty Pasela, Betty Kalisch and Cathy Frerichs.

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Janet L. Erbstoesser

September 13, 1934 - September 22, 2014