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Karen Mortenson, age 73, of Waubun, MN, passed away December 4, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Karen Marie Mortenson was born July 30, 1947, in White Earth, MN, to Paul and Lucille (Erb) Beaupre.  Karen attended Catholic school at the White Earth Mission School and Waubun High School.

On September 26, 1964, Karen was united in marriage to Nels Mortenson in White Earth.  They lived in Ogema, MN, where they raised their three daughters.  She kept busy by volunteering, sewing, cooking, and making memories with friends and family.

Karen worked for 32 years in the United States Postal Service.  She worked as a postal clerk and then in 1993 she was sworn in and worked as the Ogema Post Master until her retirement in 2006 . After her retirement, Karen and Nels moved to their home on White Earth Lake. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, fishing, caring for her vegetable and flower gardens and enjoying a glass of wine with family and friends.

She devoted much of her spare time volunteering and being an active member in the Ogema VFW Auxiliary, Neighborhood Homemakers Club and Ogema Community Club.  Karen was a member of the Most Holy Redeemer Church in Ogema and served with the ladies aide.  She took pride in her community and was always ready to lend a helping hand.

Family members who survive Karen include her husband, Nels Mortenson; children: Marlene (Mark) Kelly of Cotuit, MA, Paula (Adam) Rockstad of East Grand Forks, MN, and Rebecca Mortenson (John Saladino) of Marston Mills, MA; siblings: Linda Gullard of Ogema, MN, Cheryl Kjolberg of Waubun, MN, and Joel (Ruth) Beaupre of Detroit Lakes, MN; grandchildren: Crystal Gunderson, Ryan Rockstad, Tyler Kelly, Liam Kelly, Sean Kelly, Jakob Gifford; and one great-grandchild, Joseph Allen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and twin brother, William Beaupre.

The family would like to thank White Earth Home Health and Red River Valley Hospice for their compassionate services.

A walk-through visitation will be held for the public from 4-7 pm at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Mahnomen, MN, on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.  Following all Covid-19 safety protocols, social distancing will be practiced, and all must wear a mask to participate.  Private Family Services will be held at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on Thursday followed by burial at Ogema City Cemetery in Ogema.

The funeral service will be recorded and available for viewing shortly after the funeral.