Elizabeth Craig

Elizabeth Ann Lehn was born in Pelican Rapids, MN, on March 20, 1932, the daughter of Peter and Gladys (Melkert) Lehn. She graduated from Pelican Rapids High School. On November 28, 1950 Betty was married to Norman Albert Craig in Elizabeth, MN. They lived in Seattle, WA; Colfas, ND; and numerous years in Battle Lake, MN. Norman and Betty owned and operated the "78" Club near Battle Lake until 1974 and then moved to Erhard. She worked at the Erhard Liquor Store until 1994.Betty's children and their families were the love of her life. She was the glue that kept us all together. She will always be remembered as a very generous and loving person. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, rubber-stamping and using the computer. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Elizabeth, MN. She was also a member of the Christian Mother's Club and Homemaker's Club.Betty, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at her home surrounded by her family.Betty is survived by her husband, Norman of Erhard; 2 sons and 5 daughters: Teresa (James) Lindenfelser of Erhard, Peggy (Dan) Rollie of Erhard, Richard Craig of Erhard, Norma (Keith) Kragerud of Moorhead, Russell (Lori) Craig of Erhard, Mary Craig of Tucson, AZ, and Loni Heldt of Pelican Rapids; 13 grandchildren: Kari (Shane) Kasowski, Nicole (Ivan) Greenlund, Brent Lindenfelser, Justin Rollie, Alicia Rollie, Erik Rollie, Erin Craig, Alexis Craig, Christa Heldt, Paige Heldt, Melissa Milbeck, Matthew Milbeck, Mark Milbeck; 10 great-grandchildren: Madison Lindenfelser, Karter Kasowski, Isabel Heldt, Chase Buchholz, Finley Greenlund, Isaiah Craig, Isabella Craig, Christopher Kasowski, Brandon Kasowski, and Jesse Kasowski; 4 brothers: Charles (Jean) Lehn of Rothsay, MN, Roger (Janice) Lehn of Erhard, David (Lynette) Lehn of Erhard, and Ronald (Marlys) Lehn of Akeley, MN; 2 sisters: Patricia Ouren of Erhard, and Carol (Melvin) Hodnefield of Vergas, MN; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Robert; 2 great-grandsons: Forrest and Christian; a sister, Margaret; mother-in-law and father-in law: Regina and Richard Craig; and stepfather-in-law, Weldon McIntosh.Blessed Be The Memory of Elizabeth "Betty" Craig