Doris Jean Ehlert

Doris Ehlert was born to Robert “Fritz” and Mildred (Hansen) Monk on September 30, 1949 in Fergus Falls, MN. She passed away peacefully at her home on March 8, 2026.

Doris was united in marriage to Ronald W. Ehlert on November 18, 1967 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wahpeton, ND. The couple made their home on “the farm” near Foxhome, MN. In 2000, they moved to Otter Tail Lake.

She was a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church. Doris loved her family dearly as well as her dog, Charlie. Doris was an avid quilter, made the first hole-in-one at Balmoral North Golf Course, was always looking for a competitive Words With Friends opponent, and enjoyed spending time with Ron, Lisa, and her grandchildren on Otter Tail Lake.

She is survived by her husband Ron Ehlert and daughter Lisa Barnes both of Ottertail; and two grandsons Spencer (Catherine) Barnes of Highland, IL and Chandler (Hanna) Barnes of Casselton, ND. Also surviving Doris are her many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Doris was preceded in death by her daughter Lori Ann; son Nathan Norbert; grandson Noah Jordheim; parents Robert and Mildred Monk; brothers Robert Monk, Herbert (Donna) Monk, and Donald (Shelby) Monk; and her nephews Riley Pape, Ryan Pape, Scott Quamme, and Tyler Wohlers.

In lieu of flowers please donate to an organization or charity close to your heart.

Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Perham, MN. Burial will be on Friday, May 8 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Breckenridge, MN.

Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service, Perham, MN (218) 346-5175 www.schoenebergerfh.com