Our Ranch

Erin Linder grew up at the Critter Ranch with several other local youths throughout the years under the guidance of Jackie Strautch, a wonderful person, hard worker and an amazing humanitarian to many. A natural love for horses came to life through Jackie, who inspired all ages throughout the area. Unfortunately, she was taken too soon, but her memory and love for animals still continues at the Critter Ranch.

Erin loves animals...all kinds of critters, including Dusty...hence the D & E Critter Ranch was reformed. The passion for horses has continued to grow and is used for comfort, education and growth for all ages - not to mention the growth of the farm and the critters.

Both Dusty and Erin are driven towards hard work and how it instills smiles throughout the community. The farm life offers its own sense of serenity with the calming effects of the animals and the alluring odor of natural domesticated nature for all ages. There are several influences provided in our lives to generate the ethics, create the visions, pass on the knowledge and maintain the farm-life fun at the D & E Critter Ranch.

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In loving Memory of the following:

Jackie Strautch
10/3/1956 - 9/12/2012
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”


Marian Nyhus
5/3/1938 - 5/29/2016
"A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck"


William Doan
10/3/1965 - 3/11/21

"Whether you think you can or think you can't, you are right"