enjoyed gardening, building model planes, keeping his cars in pristine condition, and he was a collector of all things. Merl loved to run and ran many races, completing his final Twin Cities Marathon at the age of 70. Many mornings, he could be seen running around the lakes to get his training in. Sue enjoyed cooking, baking (especially her famous frosted brownies), and making strawberry jam, but what she loved most was being a mom. That was until her grandkids came around, and then it was being a grandma. Sue could often be found walking her dog Missy around her neighborhood. Merl and Sue shared a love for watching the Minnesota Twins with the TV sound off and the radio on. Their family was the absolute most important aspect of their life, and they would both do anything for their family. Spending time with their grandkids was a true source of happiness. They were faithful members of Central Lutheran Church for over 50 years, where they supported and participated in a variety of church groups and activities. They are survived by two daughters, Karen Moon of Burns, Oregon and Nancy Flatten of Winona; son-in-law, Nathan Flatten of Winona; grandchildren, Jeanne (Tim) Smith, Chrissy Moon, Philip Flatten, Seth (Sara Meska-Flatten) Flatten, Hannah Flatten and Samuel Flatten; one great-grandson, Darin Smith; Sue's sisters, Dorothy Jagusch of Red Wing, Pat (Jerry) Borgen of Red Wing, Sandy Thompson of Collegeville, PA; Sue's brother, James Kolberg of Granada Hills, CA; Sue's sister-in-law, Marion Kolberg of Red Wing and many nieces and nephews. They are preceded in death by Merl's parents, Swan and Edith Hokenstrom; Sue's parents, Almer and Edith Kolberg; Merl's sister, Hazel Weberg; Sue's brothers, Byron Kolberg and Thomas Kolberg; and Sue's sisters, Gwen Thomforde and Norma Thomforde. Memorial Service will be 3 p.m., Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Central Lutheran Church with the Reverend Louise Stromberg officiating. Visitation will be 1 p.m., until the time of the service. Merl and Sue will be laid to rest in a private family service at St. Mary's Cemetery.