Arla was born in Deerwood, Minnesota on 10/31/1932. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by parents Ruth (Bunker) and Martin Avelsgard; husband, Ambrose “Swede”; three stillborn sons; brothers, Julian, Roy and Frank; sister, Gertrude. Survived by children, Marcia Roberts, Mike (Debbie) Krump, Peggy Krump, Jane (James) Wallrich, Janet (Tom) Atz; grandchildren, Tony (Tanya), Chuck, John, Ben (Nicole), Brian, Stephen (Keeley), Jayesunn (Ashlee), Peter (Courtney Middaugh), Daniel (Amanda), Michael (Jenna Olson), Gregory (Cady Nielsen), Emily (Charlie Westholm), Samuel, Jordan, Tyler, and Shane; great-grandchildren, Devon (Jess Hodge), Dylan, Alyssa, Joe, Cora, Will, Alaina, Jonathan, Miranda, Scarlett, Archer, and Henry; and many nieces and nephews. Arla was known for her sense of humor, poetry, storytelling and love of music, but most of all for the love she had for her family. She will be dearly missed by all. Memorial service to be held at a later date.