Age 96 of Coon Rapids passed away February 13th, 2024. She was the fourth of six children born to Jacob and Martha (Salzwedel) Kurtz. In 1945, she married Melvin Stangler. Following his death, she married Larry Elrite. Together, they raised five children; Diane (Glenn Lemke), Glen (Kathy), Debbie (Johnston), Greg (Tammy), and Jerry.