Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at United Methodist Church, New Rockford.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 and from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday in Evans Funeral home, New Rockford. A prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd Chapel, New Rockford.
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Esther was born on June 16, 1918, in rural McHenry to Frank and Rose (Schmoker) Merrick. She married Ralph Leichtman on July 3, 1937, in New Rockford. Esther and Ralph ranched in eastern Eddy County until moving to New Rockford in 1985. Ralph died on Jan. 23, 1990. Esther continued to reside in her home until January 2009, when she moved to the Heritage House in New Rockford. Esther entered Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in October 2009, where she remained until her passing.
Esther was active in many community organizations over her years. She was a 50 year Homemakers member and also a 4-H leader for many years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. In addition, she belonged to the Eagles Auxiliary, Red Hats, Golden Age and the New Rockford Senior Center.
Known for her crafts and handwork, she was skilled at crocheting, knitting, hardanger, tatting, embroidery and sewing. She also enjoyed gardening and bingo.
Esther was survived by: one son, Loyd (Joann), McHenry; one daughter, Joan (Dewey) Heckaman,
New Rockford; seven grandchildren, Jerilyn Rethemeier, Grand Forks, N.D., Michael (Paula) Leichtman, McHenry, Angie (Steve) Williams, Wahpeton, N.D., Scott (Amy) Heckaman, Dickinson, N.D., Dan (Angie) Heckaman, Moorhead, Minn., Wayne (Meagan) Heckaman, Mott, N.D., Laura (Brian) Dokken, Wahpeton, N.D.; 15 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Gladys Eller, Boise, Idaho.
She was preceded in death by: her husband; parents; two brothers, Wilmet and Lowell; and one granddaughter, Amy Leichtman.
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