Ethel  Waller, age 104 of Halstad, MN and formerly of Crookston, MN passed away peacefully on  Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Halstad Living Center, Halstad, MN.

Ethel Mann was born on March 17, 1919 in the District of Bassand, Alberta, Canada the daughter of Charley Kornielias and Emelia (Nelson-Dobak) Mann.  Ethel lived in Canada and North Dakota her first 6 months of life.  Ethel's father Charley, died in 1919 and her mother then married Anton Thorson of Rindahl, MN.   Ethel married Loyd V. Larson and was a housewife until Loyd's death in January 24, 1970.  On March 20, 1975 she was united in marriage to Chester Waller of Crookston, MN.  They made their home in Crookston, MN until Ethel entered the Halstad Living Center in 2011.  Sadly on April 24, 2019, Chester Waller passed away.  Ethel was a member of Climax Lutheran Church and was also involved in the Ladies Aid.  She was very active in Royal Neighbors of America.  Ethel worked at Riverview Hospital, Jiffy Fry and as a full-time housewife.

Loving family member who survive Ethel include sons, Vernon (Janet) Larson of Nielsville, MN and Bruce (Kim) Larson of Nielsville, MN; daughter, Connie (Larry) Strand of Shelly, MN; step-children, Danniel (Flo) Waller, Sue (Chris) Sogard and Todd (Linda) Waller; 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Marlene Cayler of Climax, MN.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Loyd V. Larson in 1970 and Chester Waller in 2019, son Brent A Larson in 1992, daughter, Karen Ann Dederick in 2022, son-in-law, Kenneth Dederick in 1998, brother, Elmer Bernard Mann; sisters, Mabel Wollin of Eldred, MN, Clara Wegge of Holt, MN, and step-father, Anton Thorson in 1952.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Halstad Living Center, Hospice of the Red River Valley or Sundet Cemetery Fund.

Blessed be the memory of Ethel Waller

Memorial Service: 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Halstad Living Center, Halstad, MN

Visitation: 12:30-2:00 PM, also at the Halstad Living Center

Inurnment: Sundet Cemetery