Eldred Frerichs

Eldred Frerichs, of Two Harbors, MN, formerly of Maynard, MN, passed away March 14, 2020 at Waterview Shores in Two Harbors, MN at the age of 97.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Black Oak Cemetery in rural Montevideo, MN with Pastor Amy Juel officiating.  Those attending the service are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and social distancing will be observed.

Eldred H. Frerichs was born July 21, 1922 to Hjalmer and Elsie (Johnson) Grant in Osakis, MN. She grew up on the Grant farm in rural Osakis, MN.

On September 21, 1947, Eldred married Elsworth Moe of Montevideo, MN where they made their home and farmed until his sudden death in 1960.

Eldred was united in marriage on October 14, 1961 to Henry A. Frerichs of Maynard, MN. They resided in Maynard, Osakis and Montevideo, MN until 1965, returning to Maynard, MN where they made their home for over 40 years. In 2010, Eldred moved to Two Harbors, MN to be close to her family.

Eldred was a homemaker and also worked as kitchen staff for the Maynard Public School. She was a member of Maynard Lutheran Church and the Maynard American Legion Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elsworth Moe in 1960; husband, Henry Frerichs in 2003; son-in-law, Christopher Weaver in 2005; brother, Norman Grant; and sister, Norma Tolo.

She is survived by her children, Ellyne (Llyne and Bill) Soley of Two Harbors, MN; Randall Moe of Mankato, MN; and Jacquelyn Weaver of Bartlett, TN; seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.