"You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Millie was such a great lady. Anytime I would see her she would give me a hug. I am proud to have none her and and thank her for always looking after them "boys" Uncle Keith and Terry. Love you all and take care god bless you are family Ray Dean Swenson "
In loving memory of
Mildred "Millie" Knoll
December 30, 1924 - July 18, 2012
Mildred Irene (Wolter) Knoll was born to William and Frieda Wolter on December 30, 1924. She was baptized in January of 1925 and later confirmed at Germantown Lutheran Church in Germantown Township. She attended country school district #72 until the 9th grade, graduating in June of 1943 from Jeffers Public School. As a sophomore in high school, Millie had the honor of being crowned Miss Jeffers in 1941.
After graduating she worked for Halstenrad Grocery as a clerk. On February 27, 1943 Millie was united in marriage to Marty Knoll at Germantown Lutheran Church. She continued to work for Halstenrad Grocery until 1946 when she started working at the Jeffers City Meat Market. Throughout the years, Millie worked as a waitress at Metas Café in Jeffers, and in the kitchen at Jeffers Public School. She was a bailiff at the Cottonwood County Courthouse in Windom for 23 years.
Millie was a member of the Rachel Circle and Ladies Aid at Trinity Lutheran church being a past treasurer and secretary. She enjoyed square dancing, traveling, Sunday dinners with the girls' at the Shady Inn, but her passion was playing cards, especially bridge and "500."
As a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was always willing to help out whenever she could.
On Sunday, July 15th, Mildred became suddenly ill and was taken to the Windom Area Hospital in Windom where she passed away on Wednesday morning, July 18, 2012, at the age of 87 years.
Millie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Marty, (in 1997), her sister Violet and an infant granddaughter.
Mildred is survived by her three children, Ronald and Pam Knoll of Rochester; Betty and Richard Torkelson of Windom; Terry Knoll of Virginia Beach, VA; five grandchildren, Stephanie Knoll (Lavar Hicks), Michael (Paula) Knoll, Rebecca Torkelson, Andrew Torkelson and Nikki Knoll; six great- grandchildren, Maria, Berto, Evan, Elliot, Maven and Devry; two step-granddaughters, Cassie and Anissia Bryant; three sisters, Joyce Jacobson of Pipestone; Jane McWilliams of Hopkins; and Billie Jean (Ron) Potter of New Hope; and a very special friend, Merle Hamilton of Tracy.
Blessed be the memory of Mildred Irene Knoll.
Tributes
"Ronnie, Betty and Terry what a shock to come home from vacation and find out my second mom has passed away. My heart is heavy for her leaving us so suddenly but Happy she didn't suffer and is in a much better place. I know you all will miss her terribly as mom and I will. Being neighbors for such a long time there are many happy and wonderful memories of Milly & Marty and all of us in the back yard. I know there are many hearts that ache for you at this time, and though no one can take away your sorrow, may the support and concern of others help give you strength at this time. Love you all. "
"Our deepest sympathy, Thoughts and prayers. Millie, Thanks for the memories. One wonderful lady! Bruce & Sally Corbin. "
"We always enjoyed Millie. She was always kind, and interested in what was going on in our lives. She was a beautiful lady. I know you must all of many wonderful memories of her. Blessed be the memory of your Mom and Grandma...Love and Prayers,Kent and JoAnn Wolf"
"We will miss Millie. We are very sorry for your loss. Delaney and Nick loved playing cards with her and even taught Millie how to play garbage just a few weeks ago."
"As I grew up Millie was that very very nice Lady next door. I will remember Millie as being the definition of Good Humor, Good Cheer and Good Heartedness. Millie and Marty were always very special to me. Ron, Betty and Terry you had the good fortune to have a fantastic lady as a mother. Shirley & I send our condolences at this time of your great loss.
Paul Koob
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"We will miss Millie! She was a wonderful patient for many years. Our hearts & prayers are with you."
"We appreciated the opportunity to get to know Millie as a special person to our family and a very supportive friend to our father, Merle. She provided so much sunshine in his life and meant so much to him. She will be missed at our family gatherings for sure. She was indeed a very kind and loving lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "
"SORRY TO HEAR OF HER PASSING . SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE WHEN SHE WAS GREETING OR VISTING WITH EVERY ONE, AND HOW SHE COULD SQUARE DANCE."
"I will always remember Millie with a smile and always upbeat. Rod and I extend our deepest sympathy to the family. "
"We will miss Millie dearly. She was such a joy to visit with. You are all in our thoughts and prayers"
"We wish to extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of a wonderful and classy lady, Millie. She always wore her contagious smile so graciously and her warm greetings were always extended to everyone around her. Our family was always so appreciative of her visits to the Lamberton Nursing Home while "Louie" (Bill) was a resident there. She always made his day brighter and we all enjoyed her company at his birthday parties! She will always be remembered as one of Jeffer's pillars as everyone knew Millie and felt privileged to be a friend to her as well as a friend of hers. God bless all of you during this time of loss of a very special person who touched many lives. I'm sure she and Marty are doing a square dance for you right now hoping you find happiness that they are together again. With our prayers...."
"Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with all of you in your loss of Millie. She was such a sweet, kind and caring woman. May your many memories and the love and support from family and friends be of comfort to you. God Bless."
"Millie had lots of class and had that beautiful smile and infectious giggle. She will be missed."
"Betty and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve your loss.As you share this time of sorrow as a family, may you draw strength and hope from one another remembering your loved one's life together. Your Mother was a neat lady. May you find comfort in knowing others care. With Sympathy."