Edwin Landerholm

Edwin Landerholm, 97, died December 25, 2013, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center in Bismarck. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM at McCabe United Methodist Church in Bismarck with Rev. Art Scanson officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Eastgate Funeral Service and will continue on Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church. Edwin was born September 4, 1916, to Swedish immigrants Oscar and Amelia Landerholm, at the family homestead near Baldwin, ND, the youngest of seven children. He attended rural schools in Burleigh County. In 1938, he moved his parents to Bismarck, where he managed to find various depression-era jobs. In February 1942, he was inducted into the U.S. Army. He served with honor as a forward observer with the Headquarters Battery of the 963rd Field Artillery Battalion. After landing on Omaha Beach, he participated in the liberation of Northern Europe, and was a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Bronze Star and was honorably discharged on October 1, 1945. On June 28, 1947, he married Doris Solberg, and they had three children. Through their 66 years of married life, they enjoyed family, dancing, a large circle of friends and neighbors. Edwin and Doris traveled to four continents and all 50 states, often with their camper. Edwin was a member of McCabe United Methodist Church where he served in several capacities. He was a member of Belles and Beaux Square Dance Club, Three Crowns Swedish Club, Sons of Norway, Bismarck-Mandan Elks Lodge, Bismarck-Mandan Grocery Manufacturers Representatives, the American Legion, and the VFW. Following the war, Edwin co-owned and operated Landerholm Oil Company with his brother Emanuel Slim. He worked for Universal Motors, Studebaker Corporation, and Keane Pearson Rufer Company, as a salesman, certified mechanic, and company representative. In his spare time, Edwin enjoyed handy work, wood-working and home improvement, and working on many projects at home and with friends. He was known as a patient and creative handyman. Edwin's humor served him well in professional and social interactions. His easy-going manner made him a natural diplomat and a trusted friend to many. He is survived by his wife, Doris; his children, Kerry Dale Hoffmann, Sheridan, WY, Kurt Nancy Landerholm, Mentor, OH, and Kent Patricia Landerholm, Apple Valley, MN; his grandchildren, Sonya Tom Hensley, MT, Dr. Eric Margit Hoffmann, Germany, Todd Ashley Hoffmann, AZ, Dr. Megan Bob Woodward, OH, Mark Eszti Landerholm, Hungary, Scott Savanah Landerholm, TX, and Michael Landerholm, MN; his great-granddaughter, Miriam Hoffmann, Munich; and many nieces and nephews. Edwin was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Carl, Arthur, and Emanuel; his sisters, Hilda, Hannah, and Mabel; and his great-granddaughter, Zoe Woodward. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to McCabe United Methodist Church or donor's choice.

Edwin Landerholm

September 4, 1916 - December 25, 2013