Edwin Lawrence Borstad Estelline, South Dakota Edwin L. Borstad was born on September 23, 1914 on the family homestead, near Bruce, SD, the son of Chris and Marie (Bredaken) Borstad. He went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center at the age of 92. Edwin was baptized and Confirmed at St. Petri Lutheran Church and received his education in school district #56 in Eureka Township. He was united in marriage to Margaret Ann Lilja on June 18, 1946 in Toronto, SD. After their marriage they farmed until moving into Estelline in 1969. Edwin was also employed for the ASCS and Federal Crop Insurance Company while he was engaged in farming. Edwin continued to farm until 1972, when he was employed with the City of Estelline until his retirement in 1977. He entered the Estelline Nursing and Care Center on March 25, 2006. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, served on the School Board, Township Board, Trustee of the Church, and A.S.C.S. Committee Member. He enjoyed woodworking, was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Grateful for having shared his life is his wife Margaret Borstad of 60 years; two sons Ted (Bev)Borstad of Ft. Collins, CO, Donald (Mary) Borstad of Germany; four grandchildren; one great grandchildren; one brother Erwin (Fern) Borstad of Brookings, SD; two sisters Marian Borstad of Brookings, SD, and Betty Watne of Detroit Lakes, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, two grandchildren, Christina and Steven, five brothers Vernie, Mert, Loren, Ralph and Harold, and three sisters Evelyn, Clarissa and Emma. Funeral Service: 11:00AM, Monday, October 23, 2006 Trinity Lutheran Church, Estelline, SD Rev. Ann E.S. Webb Visitation: 4PM until 7PM, Sunday Geise Funeral Home, Estelline, SD Interment: Hillcrest Cemetery, Estelline, SD