Eldred Moll

Eldred Frederick Moll was born on April 8, 1914 in Sleepy Eye, the son of Erwin and Minnie (Lendt) Moll. He was baptized and confirmed in the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Sleepy Eye where he remained an active member. He loved spiritual music. In his early years, he sang in the church choir and a men's quartet. He attended and graduated from the Sleepy Eye Public School in 1932. Eldred married Elva Bellig on September 7, 1939. They farmed together east of Sleepy Eye, raised their family, and celebrated 67 years of marriage before Elva's passing in 2007. They were pioneers in the turkey business when they started the Moll Turkey Hatchery with Eldred's mother, Minnie, in 1936. Eldred's pastimes included hunting, fishing, traveling, and many family activities. During the winter months, Eldred and Elva enjoyed vacationing in Arizona. Eldred touched many lives with his warmth and love, he had a generous spirit, and an easy smile. Eldred's special passion was his cabin at Lake Koronis, where he and Elva brought their family together. Close family bonds were nurtured with fun and laughter at the cabin on many summer weekends. Eldred died on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield, MN at the age of 96. He is survived by his children - Neoma Peterson of North Mankato, MN, Dean and wife Carla Moll of Sleepy Eye, and Donn and wife Gail Moll of Moraga, CA; 8 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife - Elva in July of 2007; and a sister - Valera Sasse.