Lahr, Delores Lucy (Aritt), Age 97, of Howard Lake, MN passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Buffalo Hospital. She was born on a farm south of Howard Lake, attended a country school through 6th grade and went on to graduate from Howard Lake High School.
She worked at Gambles Store in Howard Lake, the Howard Lake Drug Store, then at Security State Bank in Howard Lake for 25 years. During retirement years she worked part-time at the Gauge Lettershop in Howard Lake into her 70’s. Delores was a member of Walker United Methodist Church, Howard Lake until the church dissolved and then became a Member of The First Presbyterian Church, Howard Lake, Member of The Order of the Eastern Star. She was an avid bowler her whole life, bowling on the Women’s League and the Couples League, contributed in many ways at her church, serving as treasurer, church dinners, etc.
Preceded in death by husband, Philip Lahr; parents Ernest and Margaret Aritt; and brother Clinton Aritt. Survived by daughters, Pati Corbin & Shirley Lahr; Grandchildren, Shannon Corbin (Craig Thompson); Kelly Corbin; Christopher Corbin (Holietta Tambi); Great grandchildren Olivia Thompson and Easton Corbin, special friend Deb Jacobson; and other loving relatives and friends.
Services will be Tuesday, March 14 at 11am with visitation one hour prior to service at First Presbyterian Church, Howard Lake, MN. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake, MN 320-543-3401, www.swansonpeterson.com
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