Estelle Kjer's Obituary
Estelle F. (Myhre) Kjer, age 98 of Ogdensburg, WI passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Iola Assisted Living Nursing Home. Estelle was born to John and Frances (Chapin) Myhre on May 7, 1908 in Manawa. Estelle graduated from Manawa High School and worked as a store clerk until she married Lyle Kjer on June 4, 1938 in Ogdensburg. Following their marriage, Lyle was employed by the Federal Aviation Administration which took the couple to stations in Missouri, Iowa and finally to Grantsburg, WI. When Lyle retired in 1961, the couple returned to Ogdensburg where they built their home. Estelle has been an active member of First Lutheran Church of Ogdensburg serving long and faithfully as a piano player, a teacher of Sunday School and Confirmation classes and has been the long time caretaker and general contact person for all church events as well as being active in church women groups. In addition, Estelle was the drving force for First Lutheran's ham-beef dinner and bazaar. The quality of Estelle's devotion to First Lutheran Church is confirmed by the fact that the 2003 First Lutheran membership booklet was dedicated to her. Estelle served many years as an officier and member of the Ogdensburg Town & Country Garden Club and the Tri Valley Garden Club. Over the years Estelle has been active in community events as well as assisting many persons in need of support. There was no limit to her willingness to serve. Estelle is survived by a sister-in-law - Alice Kjer of Maryland, one niece and seven nephews as well as a great many close and caring friends. Estelle is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lyle, and a sister. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, May 15 at First Lutheran Church in Ogdensburg with Rev. Blaine Niskanen officiating. Burial will take place in Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 4 - 7 PM at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca. In lieu of flowers contributions to your favorite charity would be appropriate.
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