Eric Finseth

Eric William Finseth, 70, of Underwood, MN passed away peacefully at home with family on November 7, 2026.

Eric was born August 24, 1956, to Erling and Dorine (Smith) Finseth. He grew up in Underwood where he attended and graduated from Underwood School in 1975. He enjoyed sports, especially basketball. He met Rita Norman in high school. They were married July 10, 1976 at Sverdrup Lutheran Church. The couple made their home in rural Underwood where they worked hard, took trips, camped, fished, and built a life of 50 years together.

Eric worked many years an Automotive Technician at Minnesota Motor Co. and then at Otter Tail Power Hoot Lake Plant, until his retirement in May 2020. A man of many hobbies he loved muscle cars, building race car engines, hunting, target shooting, and taught firearm safety. Most people knew Eric for his love of walleye fishing.

Eric is survived by his wife Rita, daughter Ericka Stoltenberg (Mike Shores), grandson Dexter Stoltenberg, sister Judy Nygaard, brothers Loren (Lorna), Bjorn (Barb), and Warren, sister-in-law Renee Terhaar, and brother-in-law Rick Norman, along with many special nieces, nephews, extended family, and special friends Cheri Finseth and Sue (Eric) Wilken, and a host of friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, brother Allen, nephew Kraig Larson, and in-laws Ronald and Clarice Norman.

Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2026 at Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls, with a time of sharing at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will resume one-hour prior to the service.

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 20, 2026 at Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Clergy: Reverend Michael Natale

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com