Doris F Wiebold

Doris F. Wiebold was born March 7, 1938, the daughter of Edward and Myrtis (Hals) Johnson in Sunburg, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Our Savior’s Lutheran in Benson. She grew up in Benson and graduated from Benson High School in 1956.

On October 27, 1956, Doris was united in marriage to Alvie L. Wiebold at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church by Rev. Nashiem. This union was blessed with more than 46 years of marriage, 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

She was a member of Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church and served in WELCA for many years and was a member of Benson VFW Post #1403 Auxiliary. Doris enjoyed sewing, scrapbooking, having and going to garage sales, beating the grandkids in checkers, and her frequent coffee parties and trips to the bakery. She also enjoyed traveling with her family and spending time at the family cabin (Black Bear Lodge). Most precious to Doris were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she loved spending time with.

Doris was called from this life on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at her home under Hospice care. She attained the age of 81 years, 7 months and 20 days.

She is survived by her children: Larry (Nancy) Wiebold, Loren (Wanda Schwiderski) Wiebold, and Luverne (Melissa) Wiebold all of Benson, and Sandra (Steve) Clark of Landstuhl, Germany; grandchildren: Nicole Wiebold (Alex Anfinson) of Rockford, Kimberly (Scott) Thompson of Benson, Natasha (Chantz) Axelson of Waite Park, Samantha (Brad) Hartigan of Dickenson, ND, Nathan Wiebold (Tara Eastman) of Benson, Taylor Wiebold (Rachel Lee) of Benson, Alexander Clark of Ogden, UT, and Kiayra Clark of Landstuhl, Germany; great-grandchildren: Hallie Thompson, Sawyer Thompson, Ashtyn Hartigan, Maddison Hartigan, Adalyn Axelson, and another one expected next week; brother, Elert (Chris) Johnson; sisters, Marilyn Ellingboe and Hazel (Harvey) Kowalzek; sister-in-law, Alvie’s twin sister Alvina (Arnie) Maus; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Myrtis; her husband, Alvie on March 23, 2003; a brother-in-law Gordy Ellingboe; and nephew, Douglas Ellingboe. Blessed be the memory of Doris Wiebold.