Laura Wekseth

Laura Ann Wekseth, 97, Barnum, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in Interfaith Care Center, Carlton. She was born on July 26, 1924 in Barnum to Oscar and Sarah Peterson. Laura grew up in the Barnum area attending Central School and later Barnum High School where she received the honor of becoming Homecoming Queen. On November 16, 1942, Laura married Russell Wekseth in Moose Lake. They continued living in the Barnum area where they dairy farmed through the years. Laura also worked at the Moose Lake State Hospital and the Billman's and Duesler's Cafe in Barnum. She was a homemaker through the years and an incredible Mom whom was truly family orientated. Laura was strong in her faith and loved being a member of the Brethren Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell; parents: Oscar and Sarah Peterson; mother-in-law and father-in-law: Ethel and Rudy Wekseth; Siblings: Quinten Peterson, Arlene Peterson, Lillian Paulson, Burton Peterson, Kenneth Peterson, and Iola Mraz; son: Russell Wekseth; grandchildren: Dean Mundell and Becky Wekseth.
Laura will be lovingly remembered by her 4 children: Lorna (Gene) Bryant of Carlton; Edward (Karen) Wekseth of Sauk Rapids; Randy (Patricia) Wekseth of Mahtowa; and Mick (Lisa) Wekseth of Barnum; grandchildren: Glen (Mary) Mundell; Sara (Kreg) Ostby; Carmen (Randy) Jokimaki; Rusty (Camie) Wekseth; Colleen (Jim) Myhre, Laurie (Al) Peck; Donna (Ben) Jensen; Michael (Leah) Wekseth; Benjamin (Leah) Wekseth; Angela (Adam) Frazer; Nicole Wekseth; and Cody Wekseth; 37 great grandchildren; 40 great-great grandchildren; sister: Alice (Edward) Henninger of Carlton; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be from 2 pm until the 3 pm service on Friday, March 4, 2022 in Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake. Spring Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Carlton, MN.
Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.