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Freda A. Waldner Nov 20 1941 - Jan 18 2010
Funeral services for Freda A. (Mrs. Dan) Waldner, age 68, of Badger, SD, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2010, in Badger Lutheran Church, Badger, SD. Pastor Gene Peterson will officiate. Music will be provided by Joan Nelson, organist and Dale Smith, soloist. Freda passed away on Monday, January 18, 2010, as a result of an automobile accident. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown. Honorary pallbearers will be: Jacob Nelson, Jayden Nelson, Sawyer Waldner and Sebastian Moreno. Active pallbearers will be: Ethan Larson, Lawrence Larson, Matthew Smith, Joshua Smith, Michael Starr, and Rick Nelson. Visitation will be in Trinity Lutheran Church, Lake Norden, SD, on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and in the Badger Lutheran Church, Badger on Saturday prior to services. The family is requested to meet at the church on Saturday by 10:00 a.m. for a prayer service. Freda was born on November 20, 1941, in Watertown, SD, to Arthur and Elnore (Reich) Peterson. She attended school in Watertown and in 1959, graduated from Henry High School, Henry, SD. In 1959, Freda married Darrell Larson in Webster, SD. After living briefly in Montana and Minnesota, they moved to Lake Norden, SD, where she then began working at the Lake Norden Care Center as a nurse’s aid. On March 9, 1979, Freda married Dan Waldner in Watertown, SD. The couple made their home in Badger and Freda continued to work at the care center in Lake Norden as a physical therapist assistant for over 35 years. She retired in 2004. Freda was a member of Badger Lutheran Church and the Red Hat Society in Watertown. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, taking trips to the casino, playing cards with friends, antiquing, spoiling the grandkids, and making family calendars. Freda greatly enjoyed her retirement and lived life to the fullest. Freda is survived by her husband, Dan, of Badger, SD; three daughters: Lori (Dale Smith) Larson of Chanhassen, MN, Adina (Michael) Starr of Parker, CO, and Jennifer (Rick) Nelson of Huron, SD; three sons: Larry (Lyudmila) Larson of Sioux Falls, SD, Karl (Kay) Larson of Watertown, SD, and Daniel (Lorie) Waldner, Jr., of Sumner, WA; 11 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and two sisters: Virginia (Don) Tabor of Badger, SD, and Louise Johnson of Watertown, SD. She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, John Minor.

Freda A. Waldner
Nov 20 1941 - Jan 18 2010

Funeral services for Freda A. (Mrs. Dan) Waldner, age 68, of Badger, SD, will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2010, in Badger Lutheran Church, Badger, SD. Pastor Gene Peterson will officiate. Music will be provided by Joan Nelson, organist and Dale Smith, soloist. Freda passed away on Monday, January 18, 2010, as a result of an automobile accident.

Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown. Honorary pallbearers will be: Jacob Nelson, Jayden Nelson, Sawyer Waldner and Sebastian Moreno. Active pallbearers will be: Ethan Larson, Lawrence Larson, Matthew Smith, Joshua Smith, Michael Starr, and Rick Nelson.

Visitation will be in Trinity Lutheran Church, Lake Norden, SD, on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and in the Badger Lutheran Church, Badger on Saturday prior to services. The family is requested to meet at the church on Saturday by 10:00 a.m. for a prayer service.

Freda was born on November 20, 1941, in Watertown, SD, to Arthur and Elnore (Reich) Peterson. She attended school in Watertown and in 1959, graduated from Henry High School, Henry, SD.

In 1959, Freda married Darrell Larson in Webster, SD. After living briefly in Montana and Minnesota, they moved to Lake Norden, SD, where she then began working at the Lake Norden Care Center as a nurse’s aid. On March 9, 1979, Freda married Dan Waldner in Watertown, SD. The couple made their home in Badger and Freda continued to work at the care center in Lake Norden as a physical therapist assistant for over 35 years. She retired in 2004.

Freda was a member of Badger Lutheran Church and the Red Hat Society in Watertown. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, taking trips to the casino, playing cards with friends, antiquing, spoiling the grandkids, and making family calendars. Freda greatly enjoyed her retirement and lived life to the fullest.

Freda is survived by her husband, Dan, of Badger, SD; three daughters: Lori (Dale Smith) Larson of Chanhassen, MN, Adina (Michael) Starr of Parker, CO, and Jennifer (Rick) Nelson of Huron, SD; three sons: Larry (Lyudmila) Larson of Sioux Falls, SD, Karl (Kay) Larson of Watertown, SD, and Daniel (Lorie) Waldner, Jr., of Sumner, WA; 11 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and two sisters: Virginia (Don) Tabor of Badger, SD, and Louise Johnson of Watertown, SD.

She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, John Minor.

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Comment posted by: Joyce Poppen
Mon 15th Feb 2010 01:56 pm

I had known Freda for years and was so saddened to her of her tragic accident, there is one less bright smile and warm heart on this earth. We would see each other now and then and she was always the same, a big smile and glad to stop and visit with you. She will be surely be missed by so many that knew her. Joyce Poppen
Castlewood, SD 57223

Comment posted by: Holly Koster
Wed 27th Jan 2010 07:11 pm

I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your mom. You all are in my thoughts & prayers.

Love, Holly Koster (Van Sickle)

Comment posted by: Jeannie Bentley
Thu 21st Jan 2010 10:06 pm

I am so sorry for your loss. Freda was the happiest person I ever met. She had the calming so many people needed while working at the nursing home, with a hum or a whistle. She was always there to help anyone, always with a smile. Freda will be missed by all.

Comment posted by: Trudy Weber
Thu 21st Jan 2010 08:00 pm

Lori,rnrnI am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this very difficult time. rnrnWith Our Sympathy,rnTrudy and Denny Weber

Comment posted by: Bob Theis
Thu 21st Jan 2010 03:14 pm

Jen,

I am praying for you and your family. And will continue to do so as you come to mind. May God show his closeness to you today.

Comment posted by: Cam Lind
Thu 21st Jan 2010 02:32 pm

I enjoyed the times that I spent with Freda and Dan in the antique and collectible business. They were fair to deal with and very nice people. Sorry for your loss. Cam Lind

Comment posted by: Char Arneson
Thu 21st Jan 2010 01:55 pm

So sorry for your loss. Freda was such a happy person. If you were down her smile would lift you up. Worked many years at the nursing home with her and enjoyed every minute. She will be sadly missed by everyone.

Comment posted by: Sarah Senska
Thu 21st Jan 2010 12:26 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with Jennifer and Freda's entire family. I know from listening to Jennifer that everyone was blessed to have Freda in their lives.

Comment posted by: Debbie Lehmen
Thu 21st Jan 2010 08:39 am

My sympathies on the loss of someone so dear to you. I have worked with Jennifer for over 10 years and know how special her mom was to her. Freda has given her family many wonderful memories that they can treasure for a lifetime. God Bless

Comment posted by: Sue Mathis
Thu 21st Jan 2010 08:00 am

Jennifer,rnSo sorry for your loss - I know loosing a parent can be devastating. Your memories will help you and your family through this difficult time. You are in my prayers. God Bless all of you.rnSue

Comment posted by: Colleen Knutson
Wed 20th Jan 2010 04:01 pm

You have my deepest sympathy Jennifer and family. Mothers are the center of every family and are always missed. Try to remember all the good and wonderful memories. GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Comment posted by: Char Walter
Wed 20th Jan 2010 03:07 pm

My deepest sympathies to your entire family. Jennifer is so lucky to have a mom like Freda. I hear stories about her all the time & even got to see a glimpse for myself when we took our trip to Minnesota last fall to see Reba. I found out she likes Applebees & I learned a few of her other favorites. I know you will miss her deeply; but please remember how fortune you are to have had her in your life! God Bless!

Comment posted by: Sonia Jenner
Wed 20th Jan 2010 02:03 pm

For Freda's Family,
Freda was a very special person who was on this Earth way too short of a time, she was always happy, her smile made everyone feel special.

So many residents loved Freda, she made their re-hab go fast by singing to them in her beautiful voice, she could get almost everyone do walk with her no matter what with a smile.

To me Freda was a very special friend, one that won't be repeated in this life, she proped me up during some pretty tough times in my life, she made m

Comment posted by: Pam Kastein Fryer
Wed 20th Jan 2010 01:33 pm

I am so sorry for your loss, your mother was a wonderful woman and will be missed by many!!

Comment posted by: Jenny Kissner
Wed 20th Jan 2010 07:06 am

Lori, Larry, Carl and families,

We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love
Don, Jenny Kelsey and Megan Kissner
Redfield, SD

Comment posted by: Scott Swanson
Tue 19th Jan 2010 10:32 pm

I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed Freda as a neighbor and a friend. I'll miss her sense of humor, and her ever-present sunny disposition. We have all lost someone special in Freda.

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