Betty Elaine Solberg Fritz 87 of Rapid City died at her home surrounded by family on March 25, 2022.

Betty was born on May 26, 1934, at Glad Valley, SD to Bert Solberg and Esther (King) Solberg Young. She was the oldest of 6 children Carol, Wayne, Denaldo, Beverly and Dan.

Betty went to school in Isabel, SD.  There she met Ervin Fritz.  They were married on May 31, 1952.  Betty and Ervin welcomed their first child, Kandis, in 1955 and then Kathy in 1958.  Betty and Ervin moved to Mobridge where Ervin ran a Standard oil station.  In the early 1960's Betty moved with her family to Sturgis, and they opened Fritz's Standard station.  Betty was the main bookkeeper for Ervin and also raised her 2 girls, and later raised her 3 granddaughters. In her younger years, Betty was an avid gardener and canned pots of food for her family. Later in life when she and her grandkids moved to Rapid City, she was also a substitute teacher.

Betty always opened her door to all of her friends and family and also to all of her girl's and grandchildren's friends.  She loved to have a house full of kids, who all called her grandma, and her peanut butter cookies were a favorite.

Betty is survived by her daughter; Kandis & Dave Johnson of Rapid City, sister; Beverly & Lori Lindskov of Isabel, SD, brother; Dan Solberg of Alcester, SD, grandchildren; Karen & Chris Greene of Rapid City, Kandra & Shawn Roe of Rapid City, Kalsy Brinkman & Shane Dixon of Rapid City, Hope & Rich Henk of Rapid City, Lierin Cole of Rapid City, Tifani & Colin Mack of Rapid City, 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great greatgrandchild.

Betty was proceeded in death by her husband Ervin, daughter Kathy, mother, and father, 2 sisters and a brother.