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Mildred Ewoldt, 89, of Alta died Aug. 11, 2025, at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.
Funeral services will take place Friday, Aug. 15, at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be in Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5-7 p.m. at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake.
Mildred Carol Wigen was born Aug. 7, 1936, to Louis and Marlys (Hanson) Wigen in Ayrshire. She attended school in Ayrshire, graduating in 1954.
On Dec. 18, 1960, Mildred was united in marriage to Robert Ewoldt in Ruthven. They were blessed with two children, Bob and Deb.
Faith was the center of Mildred’s life. She was a devoted member of Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years and served on numerous funeral committees. Mildred worked at the Buena Vista Clinic – Trimark for 42 years. She was also a member of the Medical Technology Association for 60 years.
In her free time, Mildred loved going golfing and bowling. You could find her playing Bingo and taking trips to the casino. More than anything, Mildred treasured time with her family. She was active with all her children and grandchildren’s sporting activities, including keeping record of swim team. Mildred will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Left to cherish Mildred’s memory include her beloved husband Robert Ewoldt of Alta; children: Bob (Cindy) Ewoldt of Apache Junction, Ariz.; Deb Maack of Alta; brother Leo Wigen; grandchildren: Shanna and Brienna Ewoldt, and Kolbie (Bud) Mattson; Cassidy (friend Lucas) Boom; great-grandchildren: Jaylee and Jaxson Martinez; step-children, Ben Wilhelms and Brian Wilhelms; step-grandchildren, Caitlyn and Dusty Mattson; siblings-in-law, LeRoy Walker and Joan Johnson; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Welcoming her into heaven include her parents; siblings: Bev (Emory) Harris, Peggy Wigen, Bonnie (Jr.) Bowman, Marlene Walker and Louis (Elaine) Wigen Jr.; infant brother Neil Wigen; parents-in-law, Rudolph and Norma Ewoldt; siblings-in-law: Wendell (Marlys) Ewoldt, Morris Johnson, Shirley (Ray) Anderson and Carol Wigen.
