A daughter, Anna Hulda, was born that same year in Red Wing. In 1984 the couple purchased Swanson's Jewelry in Ellsworth, later named Helga's Jewelry. They retired in 1999, when they sold the store. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services were Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the Hill Funeral Home, Ellsworth, with the Rev. Laurel Stockness officiating.
Memorials are preferred.
At a young age, they moved to Hudson where she received her education and graduated from Hudson High School. After school she worked a short time in Hudson prior to going to work for U.S. Bedding Company in St. Paul. She worked 40 years manufacturing bedding before retiring. She enjoyed sewing, crossword puzzles, reading and was an avid bowler. She entertained and had holiday gatherings where she prepared lefsa, boll and lutefisk.