Esther Catherine Chelberg died peacefully Friday, October 8, 2010 at the age of 97 years after a brief illness. She will be remembered for her laugh, quick wit and spirit. Left to mourn her, are her daughter Shirley Uricho; daughter-in-law Mary (Chuck) Chelberg-Polfus; three grandchildren: Larry (LuAnn) Chelberg, Jeff (Jodi) Chelberg and Sally (Doug) Emerson; nine great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, as well as other relatives and many friends.
Esther was born on June 24, 1913 in Le Center, Minnesota, the daughter of Oscar and Anna (Baker) Arnson. She, most notably for the time, was a triplet with all three surviving and living long lives. Esther was baptized in the Christian Faith, and a believer to her last breath. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Chelberg Sr. and together they raised two children. Amery WI has been her home for over 50 years, where she held jobs from cook to waitress to store clerk. She was a longtime employee of Danielson Drug in Amery when she retired. Esther was also a faithful member of First Lutheran Church. She was living at Willow Ridge Health Care in Amery when she died. Esther loved to cook, entertain, and play cards. She enjoyed watching sports, helping her friends, and most of all her family.
Her parents, nine siblings, and son Lawrence "Slim" Chelberg Jr. preceded her in death. Memorial services will be held at First Lutheran Church in Amery on Saturday October 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Tim Bjorge officiating. There will be a visiting time for the hour prior to the service. Organist will be Julie Selle. Soloist will be Diane Crawley. Violinists will be Jim Saliny and Elianna Emerson. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Chelberg, Ryan Chelberg, Michael Chelberg, Reed Chelberg, Max Emerson, and Ethan Chelberg. Larry Chelberg will deliver a eulogy. Interment of her cremains will be at the Amery Cemetery.