Violet Mae (Sundvold) Engelke, 88, died Dec. 5, 2024, at Roosevelt Medical Center. She was born in Williston, N.D., on Aug. 8, 1936, to Norman and Molly Sundvold and lived on the family farm east of Froid. Upon her graduation from Froid High School, she married Kenneth Engelke on June 12, 1955, at the Froid Lutheran Church. They made their home on the farm near Homestead, where they welcomed and raised their two boys, Keenan and Alan. She dedicated her life to her family and community. Among the many organizations she belonged to were Sons of Norway, Farmers Union Camp and the Threshers Association. Her Norwegian heritage was very important to her and was proudly shared. She was an excellent cook and baker and her food was often the center of most family gatherings and celebrations. She was a wonderful hostess making all who entered her home feel welcome. Many hours were spent at her sewing machine crafting the perfect garments for everyone in her family. Later in life, she enjoyed boating, fishing and camping at the area lakes. Many days were also spent accompanying Kenneth to many auction sales. He died April 5, 2013, leaving a huge hole in her life. She moved to Culbertson in 2018. She is survived by her sons, Keenan and Alan; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Duane; and sister, Ardis. Following her wishes, no services will be held at this time. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.