Francelia Coates Odegaard, 1929 to 1966, Obituary

Mrs. Francelia Odegaard was born to Herrick and Nellie Coates at Edgemont, South Dakota, October 5, 1929 and departed this life at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, October 7, 1966 at the age of 37 years.

Her parents moved to the rural Highmore community when she was but a baby and here she spent her entire life. She graduated from the local schools and attended Teachers College at Aberdeen, South Dakota after which she taught for two years.

She was united in marriage to Austin "Bud" Odegaard August 11, 1949 and to this union three children were born.

Surviving besides her husband are her three children: Richard, Ann and James, all living at the family home just south of Highmore.

Her parents, two brothers and a sister have preceeded her in death.