Anna Pfaff

Anna Pfaff, 105, formerly of Jud, ND died Friday, January 12, 2024 at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, MN.

Anna Fregien was born February 8, 1918 in the Mikkelson Township just North of Jud, ND the daughter of Gottlieb and Maria (Nitschke) Fregien.  She received her education at the local school and grew to womanhood in the area where she helped on the family farm.

She and Melvin Pfaff were married April 18, 1943 at Jud, ND.  They made their home on the Herman Schardin Farm.  In 1949 they purchased their farm from Levi Drenth.  They resided on the farm until 1976 when they moved to their home in Jud.  Melvin died in March of 2005, she continued to reside in Jud until 2017 when she moved to Bismarck to live with her daughter.  She moved into Oakland Park Communities in February of 2023 where she has resided since.

Anna was a member of the Trinity Congregational Church in Jud, charter of the ladies’ aid, sang in the Church choir and helped with many of the activities at the Church.  She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, embordering and making robes from scrap fabric she had which she donated to the nursing homes.  She was also very active in the Jud Senior Citizens, holding positions of secretary and treasurer.

Anna is survived by her children, Sharon Kinzler, Thief River Falls, MN; Gary (Barbara) Paff, Holt, MO; Darrel (Jean) Pfaff, Jud, ND; Wayne (Pam) Pfaff, Edgeley, ND; 12 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren and 4 nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; 1 daughter, Randa Lisberg; 6 brothers and 2 sisters, 3 sons in laws, Wallace Kinzler, Roger Lisberg, and Myron Hehn.