Deloris “Dee” Thorstad of Alexandria, formerly of Granite Falls, died Monday, December 19, 2022, at Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria at the age of 85.
 Memorial services will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Granite Falls Lutheran Church in Granite Falls.
 Deloris “Dee” Thorstad was born June 24, 1937, in Canby to Lorence and Marie Hacker. Deloris graduated from Canby High School and went on to earn her teaching degree at Winona State University. She married Roger Thorstad on June 9, 1962, at Granite Falls Lutheran Church. Dee taught second grade in Granite Falls until having children of her own. She continued to substitute teach and also taught Sunday School for many years.
 Dee was adored by all who were blessed to know her. You couldn’t help but love her gentle nature and admire her quiet strength. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease over 20 years ago, Dee never once complained or felt sorry for herself. She always chose to see the good in life and the people around her. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dee loved to watch the Vikings with her family and also enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles.
 Dee was preceded in death by her parents Lorence and Marie Hacker.
 Dee is survived by her three children, Brad (Dawn) Thorstad, Kurt (Sheri) Thorstad and Lynn (Jeff) Bengtson, grandsons Jett and Jaden Thorstad, Austin and Logan Thorstad, step-grandchildren Jenna (Dustin) Neuberger, Lucas (Kristine) Bengtson, Landon Bengtson, great-grandchildren Brycen and Braelynn Bengtson and Nash and Navy Neuberger.
 Arrangements are with Anderson – TeBeest Funeral Home of Granite Falls. www.andersontebeest.com.