Betty Ellen Pfeiffer

About Betty

Betty Ellen Pfeiffer, 89, of Laporte, MN was called to her eternal home in heaven Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji.

She was born on June 22, 1935, in Knute Township, MN, the daughter of Arthur and Edna (Ostmoe) Benson. She was raised and educated in Erskine graduating from High School in 1953.

While living in Erskine she worked at the American State Bank in town, and for Polk County in Crookston, MN. She moved to Minneapolis, MN in 1954, and worked for the Hiawatha Bank until 1970. She married David Pfeiffer on June 18, 1966, in Minneapolis, MN. She moved with her family to Mantorville, MN in 1976, where she worked at the Kasson Variety Store in Kasson, MN.

In 2016 she and David moved to Laporte, MN, to be closer to family. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Osage. She enjoyed horseback riding, studying Genealogy, hiking, golfing and bicycle riding, her bike had over 35,000 miles on it. She loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her: Husband, David Pfeiffer of Laporte, MN,

Son, Paul (Sarah) Pfeiffer of Laporte, MN,

Grandchildren, Hannah, Isaac, Evelyn, Chloe, and Lillian,

Sisters, Barbara Jean Masanz,

Bonnie Lee Benson,

Many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Edna Benson.

memorial service

Memorial Services for Betty

November 8, 2024

St Johns Lutheran Church and ABC Preschool 803 1st St W, Park Rapids, MN 56470, USA

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Erskine, MN.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home