Edna Elsheimer

Edna A. Elsheimer, 89, of New Albin passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at her home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 18 at the Evangelical Church of Peace, Crooked Creek Township, rural Freeburg, MN. Rev. William J. Reese officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Edna was born April 12, 1927 in Crooked Creek Township to William and Gertrude (Arndt) Neumann. October 12, 1945, Edna married Walter Elsheimer at Peace Church in Crooked Creek. Together they farmed in Crooked Creek Township all of their lives.

Edna had a love for raising chickens and she delivered the eggs to many people in the surrounding areas; she especially enjoyed the visits she had with people while making deliveries. Edna and Walter enjoyed 62 years of marriage before Walter's passing June 15, 2008.

Survivors include one daughter, Faye (Keith) Beneke of New Albin; four grandchildren, Brian (Kristi) of Independence, Tony of Waukon, Russell of Yuma, AZ and Donna of Onalaska, WI; and two great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Jackson. In addition to her husband, Edna was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Wayne; and three siblings, Bernice Schultz, Gladys Elsheimer and Donald Neumann.

Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Homes and Crematory, Caledonia Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.jandtfredrickson.com.