Elaine M. Kuster

Elaine M. Kuster, 86, Reynolds, ND  peacefully passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Elaine Marian Hettervig was born April 13, 1933 in Grand Forks, ND the daughter of Obert and Tillie (Oveson) Hettervig.  She grew up on the family farm in rural Buxton, ND and attended schools in the Buxton area.  She graduated from Buxton High School in 1951 and attended Aaker’s Business College in Grand Forks, ND.  She was employed at First National Bank until she was united in marriage to Myron L. Kuster on November 4, 1953.  She was committed to raising her family and later in life was employed as a Deputy Clerk for the Clerk of District Court Office until her retirement in 1997. 

She enjoyed baking, completing word puzzles, embroidery, being at the lake and spending precious time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  Mom will be greatly missed by all and forever in our hearts.

She is survived by sons, Wayne (Cindy Jay), Grand Forks, ND, Larry (Susie), Reynolds, ND, daughters, Lynette (Dale) Breidenbach, Mentor, MN, Cindy Jo (David) Adams, Reynolds, ND; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister-in-law, Orlin and Norma Hettervig, and twin sister and brother-in-law Eloise and Del Soderberg.

Family requests memorials may be given to Reynolds Lutheran Church.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2020 with prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Reynolds Lutheran Church, Reynolds, ND. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the funeral service.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Reynolds Lutheran Church

Burial: Immanuel East, Buxton, North Dakota later this spring.