Estelle Bjerke

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Estelle Marie Bjerke, 98, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton, ND.

Estelle Marie Froelich was born May 2, 1923 in Devils Lake, ND, the daughter of Theodore and Marie (Smith) Froelich. She was raised in Devils Lake and graduated as valedictorian from Devils Lake High School. Estelle Marie earned a scholarship to Aaker’s Business College at Fargo, ND. Upon graduation, she moved to Montana. She later returned to Devils Lake before moving to Grand Forks. Estelle worked in the Engineer’s Office of Grand Forks County. In 1969 she began working as Deputy Sheriff of Grand Forks County, a position she held until her retirement in 1987.

Estelle enjoyed bowling, casinos and bus tours to several places including Florida and Nashville, TN.

Estelle married Oscar Bjerke at her parent’s home in Devils Lake. He preceded Estelle in passing on July 19, 2015.

Survivors include her children Linda (Jim) Wagner, Devils Lake, Margie (Jerry) Seeba, Kathy (Steve) Cremeans, and Jim (Wanda) Bjerke, all of Grand Forks; 13 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 14 great great grandchildren; sister Deloise Haugen, Devils Lake.

Estelle is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar; daughter, Sandra Cox; grandchildren, Daniel Clark and Kerry Zolna; and by brothers, Gerald Froelich, Ervin Froelich and Adolph Froelich.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Calvary Lutheran Church of Grand Forks. Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the church. A graveside service will also take place Thursday at 3:00 PM at Memorial Park South Cemetery, Grand Forks. Arrangements are with Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks.