The Superior Express -

Edna Fern Louder was born near Barnard, Kansas, in 1936 to Glen and Velma (Wright) Louder. At age 5, her family bought a farm near Burr Oak, where she enjoyed time outside on the farm with her dad. Edna had a younger brother that died as a toddler because of complications caused by mumps. She attended school in Burr Oak where she became an avid speller. Spelling was always her favorite subject. Not all subjects were favored by Edna, and she would opt to quit school at age 16. Soon she set out on an adventure, taking the bus from Kansas to Denver, Colorado, to be closer to extended family. Ther...