Ardis Soberg

Ardis L. Soberg, age 88, longtime resident of Barrett, MN died on July 27, 2023 at the Barrett Assisted Living.

Ardis Leone Swedberg was born on the family farm in rural Hoffman, MN on April 15, 1935. She was born to Olof and Alpha (Johnson) Swedberg. She was baptized on June 9, 1935, by Reverend B.G. Holmes at Bethel Lutheran Church in Hoffman. She attended school in Hoffman, graduating with the class of 1953. Following her high school graduation, she started working for First Farmers National Bank in Alexandria. She worked as a bookbookkeeper keeper and stenographer for the Vice President. She met and later married Roger Soberg at Bethel Lutheran Church on April 7, 1956. Four days after their wedding, Roger was drafted into the United States Army and was sent to Basic Training. Shortly after basic training Roger was sent overseas to Heilbronn, Germany. Despite challenges with language, a 10-day and $185.00 boat ride across the Atlantic Ocean, multiple train rides through an unfamiliar country and a few unfriendly Germans, the couple were reunited in Heilbronn. They remained there, settling with a retired minister and made many friends.

In January of 1958, Ardis and Roger returned to the United States. After being honorably discharged, they relocated to Minneapolis. Roger worked for Honeywell while Ardis raised their family. To this union, five children were born: Mark, Scott, Brent, Lon and Kurt. Despite having a good job, Roger and Ardis decided to move their family to Barrett, MN in 1972. They worked hard running Soberg Standard Station, Station andand raising their children.

Ardis enjoyed staying busy. She enjoyed oil painting and was known widely for her painting abilities. She and Roger also enjoyed traveling, making many memorable trips to places such as: Garmish (Germany), Innsbruck (Austria), Amsterdam (Holland), Zurich (Switzerland), Naples and Rome (Italy), Paris (France), Brussels (Belgium) and Southampton (England)! Ardis was always busy, being an active part of the Barrett community, raising five boys, attending “Pioneer” baseball games and spending time with her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ardis is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Roger; children: Mark (Pat) Soberg, Scott (Julie) Soberg, Brent Soberg, Lon Soberg and Kurt Soberg; grandchildren: Dylan (Jennifer) Soberg, Jenna Soberg, Neil Soberg, Cassie Soberg and Riley (Haley) Soberg; great grandchildren: Alexander, Brooks and Collin, along with numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Olof and Alpha; a half-brother Ronald (Lois) Kvitek; half-sister Elrene (Ray) Ogren.

A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Peace Lutheran Church, in Barrett. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00am. Inurnment will take place following the service at Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Barrett.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Peace Lutheran Church and/or Moments Hospice.

Erickson-Smith Funeral Home of Elbow Lake is assisting the family with arrangements.