Leslie "Les" Satter

Leslie Dean Satter was born on August 22, 1939, at his aunt Olga and uncle Jack Irey's home in Friberg Township, near Pelican Rapids, the son of Arnold and Edna (Jorgenson) Satter. Les attended country school District #156S from 1945 to 1952, and Pelican Rapids High School from 1953 to 1957, graduating in 1957. He served in the United States Army from April 1963 to May 1965. In 1969 Les began farming with his cousin Vic, in the rural Pelican Rapids area and was also employed for 23 years at Walt Boe's Market, Strand Ace Hardware, and Park Region Co-op. On January 28, 1977 Les was united in marriage to Jean Nelson at his brother, David and Joann's home in Dent, MN.Les will be remembered as a kindhearted person, always willing to help someone, and never having a bad word to say about anyone. He was always ready to tease.He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved watching his nieces and nephews grow up, making each one feel special. Les was an avid Minnesota Viking fan and thoroughly enjoyed watching the games with his wife Jean, son Derek, and friend Earl. Les also enjoyed classic country music, liked playing cards, and taking care of his yard. Les was a member of Central Lutheran Church.Les, age 67, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2007, at Innovis Health in Fargo, North Dakota.Les is survived by his wife, Jean of Pelican Rapids; daughter, Roxie Boettcher of Rapid City, SD; 2 sons: Brett (Karen) Erickson of Valley Springs, SD, and Derek Satter of Pelican Rapids; 6 grandchildren: Kristie and Shane Johnson, Cody, Zach, Brock and Josh Erickson; 2 brothers: David (Joann) Satter of Dent, MN, and Mark (Vicki) Satter of Pelican Rapids; 3 sisters: Sandra (Charlie) Kirchenwitz of Dent, MN, Barbara (Ray) Kassahn of Pelican Rapids, and Shirley (Rocky) Satter-Hill of Danville, IL; mother-in-law, Mabel Nelson of Pelican Rapids; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; sister, Judy Satter; father-in-law, Almer Nelson; 2 brothers-in-law: Rodney Hovden and Richard Nelson; and sister-in-law, Gail Satter.Blessed Be The Memory Of Leslie "Les" Satter