Mrytle Heitsch (Kressin)
| Date of Interment or Death | 12/20/2010 |
|---|---|
| Location | Garden of the Christus |
| Block and Lot | 146D |
| Grave | 4 |
Obituary
Myrtle Alvina Peterson was born on July 15, 1911, the daughter of Carl and Marit (Leinan) Peterson, on her family farm in Abercrombie Township, North Dakota. She attended school at District #10 Abercrombie Township. On October 15, 1929, she married Leo Kressin in Barney, ND. They farmed and also operated a grocery business, before moving to Wahpeton, ND, in 1943. To this union were born their daughters, Eileen and Vonnie. Leo died on October 11, 1965. Myrtle continued to reside in Wahpeton after his death. On September 9, 1966, Myrtle married Leslie Heitsch at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton, ND. The couple wintered in Texas, enjoyed all their travels and spending time at Big McDonald Lake, MN. Leslie died on September 9, 1993. Myrtle continued her active lifestyle; enjoying her gardening, crocheting, and baking Norwegian treats. She always looked forward to entertaining her friends and family. She moved to the Leach Home in Wahpeton in 2006 and Pioneer Senior Cottages, Breckenridge, MN in 2007.
Myrtle was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and belonged to the Bethel Women's Church Circle.
Myrtle is survived by her two daughters, Eileen Anderson, Laguna Woods, CA; Vonnie (Jim) Hendrickson, Sun Lakes, AZ; four grandchildren, Lori (Bob) Bachmann, Rochert, MN, Mike Raftevold, Phoenix, AZ, Daniel (Cyndi) Raftevold, Bishop, CA, and Susan Raftevold, Detroit Lakes; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands three brothers, Arnold, Irwin and Floyd Peterson; and her sister, Mabel Brosowske.
Location
The Garden of the Christus is located in the Memorial Gardens, which comprises the northern half of the cemetery.