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- Alta was born in Ann Township in Cottonwood County, MN to Alfred and Hilda (Knutson) Erickson. She was baptized and confirmed at Old Westbrook Lutheran Church. On August 28, 1941 she married Carl Arnold at her parents' home. They spent their married years farming and retired in Walnut Grove. Twenty four years later, due to health problems, she moved to O'Brien Court in Tracy where she resided the last 4 years. Alta was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Walnut Grove. She had a love of playing cards and being a member of Keenagers, working in the field alongside Carl, crocheting, quilting, flower gardening, and spending time with family.
Alta & Carl were the parents of Becky (Marlin) Peterson, Kevin (Kim) Arnold.
Alta's siblings include Naomi Berg, Jim Erickson, Harvey Erickson, & Truman Erickson.
Funeral services were held from Trinity Lutheran Church in Walnut Grove on March 18. [2]
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