Hilda B. Carsrud, 81, Luverne, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, at Redeemer Residence Nursing Home in Minneapolis.
Services were Monday, Sept. 23, at St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne. The Rev. Gary Klatt officiated. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne.
Hilda Richards was born to Earl and Hilda (Olson) Richards on Feb. 4, 1921, in Luverne. She graduated from Luverne High School. After her schooling she worked for Herman Motor Company in Luverne.
She married George Carsrud on Dec. 18, 1940, in Luverne. They owned and operated Duchess CafŽ with Orrie and Edith Skattum and later operated the EightyÕs Drive-In in Luverne. She worked side by side with her husband in the Standard Oil business. She also worked at Luverne Style Shop for 22 years.
Mrs. Carsrud was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Luverne and was active in numerous church groups. She was the chairperson for Rock County Extension Service and was a 4-H leader. She also belonged to the VFW Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband, George Carsrud, Minneapolis; four children, Cynthia Wedmore, Minneapolis, Gregory (Michelle) Carsud, Owatonna, Richard Carsrud, Dana Point, Calif., and Catherine (Bill) Pfister, Chicago, Ill.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Carsrud was preceded in death by her parents and her twin sister, Edith Skattum.
Dingmann Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.