Rapid City Esther Marion Eslinger, 78, Rapid City, died Friday June 18th, 2010 at Golden Living Center- Bella Vista with family members at her side. Esther was born June 23, 1931 in Burstad, ND to Emil and Emma Ketterling. She lived and went to school in Wishek, ND. She married Allen Eslinger on October 22, 1950 and farmed in Ferdonia, ND, until 1951, at which time they moved to Rapid City. During her early years she was a devoted mother and wife. Esther was instrumental and involved with the operations of running various auto repair businesses in Rapid City with her husband, Allen. Together they ran the Conoco Station in the Gap. From there they owned two other auto repair businesses between the years of 1962-1968. Esther and Al established Als Conoco on Sturgis Road in Rapid City. They worked side by side until Als passing in 1977. At a young age of 46, she was a female entrepreneur in a male dominated business. Along with the help of her son and son in-law these years were some of the most fulfilling times of her life. To the very end she missed working and the relationships she established at Als D&I Repair. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, working with Harney Little League, being a member of the 1st Wesleyan Church, and spending time with family and friends. Esther will be missed dearly as a mother, grandmother, and a friend. She is survived by two children, son Dennis (Natalie) Eslinger, of Rapid City and daughter Jennifer (Darrell) Koepp, of Black Hawk; four grandchildren, Dustin, Shelby, Allison, and Cody; two great grandchildren, Trace and Macey; one sister Violet Eslinger of Apple Valley, MN and one brother Larry Ketterling of St. Louis, MO. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, her parents, and two brothers. Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. June 21st with a prayer service to follow at 7:00 P.M. at Osheim and Schmidt Funeral Home. Services will be at 10:00 Tuesday, June 22 at the funeral home with Rev. Darrell Wagner officiating. Burial will take place at Black Hills National Cemetery at 1:00 P.M. A memorial has been established to the Alzheimers Association. Esthers family wants to thank each and everyone who aided in her care at Bella Vista.