ESTHER M. GARNHARDT

Esther M. Garnhardt

September 10, 1944-September 21, 2020

Esther M. Garnhardt, age 76 of Redwood Falls, MN passed away on September 21, 2020 at Carris Health-Redwood Hospital in Redwood Falls.

Funeral Services were held on Friday, September 25, 2020 from First United Methodist Church in Redwood Falls, with burial following in the Crestlawn Cemetery.

Esther was born to Clarence and Laura (Sutton) Odell on September 10, 1944 in Birch Coulee Township in Renville County, MN. She attended school in Wabasso, MN.

She married Marvin Garnhardt on May 9, 1964 at the New Avon United Methodist Church rural Wabasso. Together they made their home on the family farm and together, farmed for 38 years.

Esther was a member of United Methodist Church in Redwood Falls. She was known for her sewing and upholstery work for 50 plus years.

Esther is survived by her four boys, Mike Garnhardt of Fort Ripley, Andy (Annie) Garnhardt of Redwood Falls, Ben (Hollie) Garnhardt of Andover and Tim Garnhardt of Redwood Falls; 12 grandchildren, Hunter, McKenna, Caitlyn, Brandin, Bailey, Jonah, Kendall, Austin, Madison, Beau, Jaydon, and Emma; five great-grandchildren, Cade, Carson, Sofia, Laynee and Raegin; siblings, Jean (Neil) Krick of Blaine, Clifford (Loretta) Odell of Vance, AL, Ruth Strey of Buffalo Lake, and Clinton (Linda) Odell of Fridley.

Esther is preceded in death by her husband, Marv and sisters, Irene and Betty.

Arrangements are with Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Redwood Falls. Condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com.