Myrtle Westergard

Myrtle Ruth Dobberstein was born on February 24, 1916 in Prairieville Township, Brown County, MN the daughter of Herman Tillie Dobberstein. She grew up and attended country school in Prairieville Township. After her schooling Myrtle worked on the family farm and also worked a few years at Del Monte in Sleepy Eye. Myrtle married Peter A. Westergard on February 19, 1957 in Las Vegas, NV. The couple made their home on a farm near Evan, MN. Peter preceded her in death on April 17, 1990. Myrtle remained on the farm until moving to the Sleepy Eye Care Center in December of 2010. Myrtle was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Evan. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed raising flowers. She is survived by cousins, friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Pete.