Alice Lerfald

Alice Lerfald, 94, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, May 24, 2012, at the Pioneer Heritage Cottage in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Alice Louise (Roskamp) Lerfald was born February 17, 1918, on a farm in Atlanta Township of Becker County, Minnesota. She was the youngest daughter of Harm and Jessie (Vietor) Roskamp. Alice was baptized and confirmed at the Atlanta Lutheran Church that was next door to the family farm. She attended the neighborhood country school through the 8th grade. On April 17, 1940, Alice married Franklin Lerfald at Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The couple lived with Alice’s parents for a year before making their home in Fergus Falls. Following employment opportunities for Frank they spent a short time living in Tioga, North Dakota, and then returned to Fergus Falls. Alice devoted her life to raising her four children and enjoyed being a part of her grandchildren’s lives. She enjoyed cooking and baking, fancy work, reading, music, and gardening. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, husband Franklin, grandsons John Lerfald and Timothy Lerfald, daughters-in-law Julie (Mrs. Dennis) Lerfald, and Norma (Mrs. Frank) Lerfald, and all her siblings: Henry, Mary, Walter, John, Jake, and Melvin Roskamp, and Grace Willem. Survivors include one daughter, Beverly (Richard) Molter of Fergus Falls; three sons: Frank of Hermiston, OR, Dennis of Moorhead, MN, and David (Linda) of Underwood, MN; 8 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation: One hour prior to the service at PioneerCare Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2012, at the PioneerCare Chapel in Fergus Falls Clergy: Chaplain Harry Olson Interment: 9 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2012 at 1st Lutheran North Cemetery, Fergus Falls Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls is in charge of the arrangements.