Elizabeth Oberholtzer

Elizabeth Oberholtzer peacefully passed away in her home in Altoona, Wisconsin on May 11, 2015.

Elizabeth was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on November 6, 1924. She was the only child of George and Bess Child. Elizabeth graduated from Abington High School in 1942. During the early years of World War II Elizabeth worked as a volunteer with the Red Cross to help alleviate the shortage of nurses. In 1946 Elizabeth married the love of her life, Maxwell Oberholtzer. Elizabeth and Max made their first home in Boston, Mass. From Boston they moved to Barre Vermont, Pittsburg Pennsylvania, Sipesville Pennsylvania and eventually Fargo, N.D. in 1963. Following the death of Maxwell in 1972, Elizabeth became a Sales Associate for Dayton’s Department Store in Fargo. She was a dedicated employee for Dayton’s for 16 years. Elizabeth retired in 1990. In 2010, Elizabeth moved to Altoona, Wisconsin to live near her oldest son, Peter and his family.
Elizabeth enjoyed reading, completing puzzles, gardening and baking. Elizabeth also found great joy in following the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. She was thrilled and greatly entertained by the NDSU Bison athletic teams.

Elizabeth’s time spent with her family was her greatest joy.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband Maxwell.

Elizabeth is survived by her children; Peter (Julie) Oberholtzer of Altoona, Wisconsin, Carl (Carol) Oberholtzer of Detroit Lakes, MN and Sarah (Al) Strand of Champaign, Illinois.

Elizabeth’s grandchildren are Nathan (Stacy) Oberholtzer of Altoona, Wisconsin and Ivy Oberholtzer (Chris Brown) of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nick (Ashley) Oberholtzer of Fargo, N.D. and Erin (Jason) Nickleby of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, Scott (Kate Quigley) Strand of San Francisco, California and Mark Strand of Berkley, California.

Elizabeth greatly enjoyed her nine great grandchildren; Autumn, Jonah and Olivia Oberholtzer of Altoona, Wisconsin, Henry and Elizabeth (Ellie) Oberholtzer of Fargo, N.D., Johanna, Kara, and Macy Nickleby of Cottage Grove, MN., and Harper Strand of San Francisco, California.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Fargo Public Library.