Ansgar Eide

Ansgar Silas Eide, 93, a longtime resident of rural Carlisle, died Thursday, June 7, 2007, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls. He was born November 13, 1913, on a farm near Gardner, Illinois, the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Hauge) Eide. As a child he returned to Norway with his family, and started school there. Shortly thereafter they moved to the Rothsay area, and in 1926 settled in Carlisle Township. He lived in the Carlisle area until 2006 when he moved to the Sheridan House in Fergus Falls. On April 4, 1942, he married Thora Sletten. The couple resided on the farm where they raised four sons. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where he was active in VSP, was active in the Eagles, and was a past School Board member of rural District #226. Ansgar was especially good with his hands, and loved woodworking and playing Bingo. For many years he enjoyed being a summer resident of Ten Mile Lake where he enjoyed fishing and his many friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife, Thora; one son, Terry Eide; and one brother, Edwin Eide. Survivors include his three sons: Gary (Sally) Eide of Highland Park, Illinois, Tim Eide of Fergus Falls, and Curt (Trish) Eide of West Fargo, ND; six grandchildren: Sarah, Melissa, Lori, Kyle, Colin and Allison; three great-grandchildren: Jacob, Brett and Brady; two sisters: Mildred Sether and Bernice Kvern both of Fergus Falls; one brother, John (Beverly) Eide of Moorhead; three sisters-in-law: Alfreda Eide and Palma Martin, both of Fergus Falls, and Levine (Don) Mattson of Menominee, Michigan; and one brother-in-law, Orvin (Vivian) Sletten of Salem, Oregon. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with a 7 p.m. prayer service and one hour prior to the service at the church. Service: 2 p.m. Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls Clergy:     Reverend Kate Bruns and Reverend Ken Rust Interment: Knollwood Memorial Gardens in Fergus Falls Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls Condolences may be sent online at www.olsonfuneralhome.com