Lydia Sterriker

LYDIA ESTHER POTRATZ STERRIKER Lydia Sterriker, a resident at Waconia Good Samaritan Nursing Home, formerly a resident of West Miltona, Roseville, and Alexandria, Minnesota passed away on January 9, 2010. Lydia was born on August 11, 1916 in Niagara, ND, baptized at St. Andrews Church in Niagara, ND, and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie, MN. She married Tom Sterriker in 1934. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom, her parents John and Bertha Potratz, seven brothers, and one sister. She is survived by her three sons Harvey (Marjorie), Arthur (Marilyn), Roger (Audrey); eight grandchildren: Lori (Mike), Janet (Randy), Sharon (Matt), Kay (Bob), Steve (Jen), Scott, Jane, and Brian (Angie), in addition to twelve great grandchildren: Austin, Amy, Ashley, Kaia, Kalli, Jacob, Madeline, Chea, Olivia, Stanley, Hannah, and Jacob, one sister-in-law: Barbara Potratz of Parkers Prairie and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service celebrating her life is being planned for the spring (date to be determined). Condolences may be sent to Harvey Sterriker, 397 Eden Drive, Englewood, FL. 34223.