Edna Hunnicutt

The memorial service celebrating the life of Edna Hunnicutt of Wadena will be held at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, January 25, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wadena with Pastor Nate Loer presiding. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at a later date in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, MN . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To view the church's live stream of Edna's service go to: www.youtube.com/@ILCWadena or https://www.facebook.com/immanuelwadena ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At the age of 93, Edna passed away with family by her side on January 17, 2025, under the gentle care of The Meadows of Wadena and Vivie (formerly Knute Nelson) Hospice staff. Edna Mae (Borslien) Hunnicutt was born to E. Melvin and Julia (Haugen) Borslien on August 2nd, 1931, in Woodside Township just outside of Erskine, MN. She was baptized and confirmed in Rodnes Lutheran Church in rural Erskine. During Edna’s childhood years, she cherished her time on the farm with her mother and brothers and sisters. Endless summer days were spent exploring the surrounding fields and woods, lying in the cool grass watching the clouds float lazily by, making up games, listening to the radio, and roller skating at the Maple Lake Pavillion. Edna attended Maple Grove School through the eighth grade and then graduated from Erskine High School. She then went on to graduate from MN Teacher Training at Red Lake Falls, MN. After teaching for two years in a country school, she earned her associate’s degree in education from Moorhead State Teacher’s College and then went on to teach at Greenbush, MN, Great Falls, MT, and Walker, MN. She later earned her bachelor’s and master’s Degrees from Bemidji State University and a Specialist Certificate in Elementary School Administration from St. Cloud State University. In 1971, Edna joined the faculty of Deer Creek Elementary School where she faithfully taught for decades. She also served as Principal for 10 of those years. On August 16, 1957, she married William (Bill) Hunnicutt at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, MN. Their children, Karen and David, were born in 1959 and 1960. Their future homes were in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Bemidji, and Walker, MN until moving to Wadena in 1969. Edna was an active member at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wadena and was also the proud grandmother of two grandsons, Justin (Denielle) and Max, and a great grandson Ahto. In addition to her family and teaching, Edna had many interests but none of them greater than reading good books. It was not uncommon for her to have copies of Hemingway, Steinbeck, Fitzgerald, Thoreau, Faulkner, and Harper Lee all in the rotation at the same time. She was adamant that her children were readers and fervently reminded them, “You do not want to put a $50 haircut on a 50-cent head!” The admonition was taken to heart. Above all, Edna knew well the eternal mercies of Jesus Christ. By her daily walk and her shining example to all those around her, it was evident that she loved the Lord with all her heart, soul, strength, and mind. One of her favorite verses was Isaiah 40:31, “…those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.” In her 93rd wonderful year on this planet, it has finally come to pass. Edna was much loved, and her memory will never be forgotten. Edna was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill, and brother Alvin. She leaves behind her children Karen and David (Britt), sisters, Melvina, Betty, and brother Harris, grandsons Justin (Denielle) and Max, great grandson Ahto and many nieces and nephews. A heartfelt thanks goes out to all of the wonderful people at the Meadows, Vivie Hospice, and Astera Health. You are all angels. We will be forever grateful for your kindness, gentleness, and the extraordinary care you provided for our beloved. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Meadows, Vivie Hospice, or the Wadena Food Shelf.

Edna Hunnicutt

August 2, 1931 - January 17, 2025