"Sincere condolences to Ben, Robert Judy. I have many, many happy memories of LuAnn, going back to the 1950's. I remember the many visits, birthday parties, eating out, etc. May her love for each of you remain in your hearts always."
In loving memory of
LuAnn E. Wenzel
January 16, 1924 - March 5, 2009
LuAnn E. Wenzel, 85, of Hart Township, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, MN. LuAnn was born January 16, 1924, in Wiscoy Township in Winona County to Benjamin and Elsie (Pruka) Fleischfresser and was raised with the Conrad Feine family. LuAnn married Alvin Wenzel on June 6, 1940, in Hart, MN. Alvin and LuAnn were lifelong farmers in Hart Township. Alvin preceded her in death on April 4, 1979. LuAnn enjoyed traveling especially with Willard and her grandchildren, collecting antiques, playing Schafkopf on Friday nights, and loved being with her family. LuAnn was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Hart and it's Ladies Aid.
Survivors include her three children, Ben of Hart, Robert (Jackie) of Hart, Judy (Jerry) Ehlenfeldt of Lewiston, MN; daughter -in-law, Pat Wenzel of Rushford, MN; her grandchildren who lovingly called her "Luppy", Steve Wenzel, Brad (Stacey) Wenzel, Chris Wenzel, Mike (Audrey) Wenzel and Ryan and Tanya Ehlenfeldt; great grandchildren, Rochelle, Luke, Keenan, Kennady, Landon, Isabelle and Benjamin and Aaron; great great grandchildren, Kaydence and Hunter; sister, Bernice (Bob) Danzeisen of Las Vegas, NV; foster brother, Wally (Tudy) Feine of Rushford, MN; sister-in-law, Anna Wenzel of Rushford, MN; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sons, John and Willard, infant son, Norman, and grandchildren, David, Nicholas and Wendy, sisters, Esther and Irene, foster brother, Willard Feine and foster sister, Hazel Boehmke.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 9th, at 11:00am at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hart with the Reverend Harold Hintzman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Hoff Funeral Homes - Rushford Chapel on Sunday from 4-7:00pm and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Please share a memory of LuAnn with the family, sign her online guestbook or view her video tribute when it becomes available online at: www.hofffunerl.com
Tribute video can be found at: http://videos.lifetributes.com/57272
Tributes
"Lu Ann was special to our family. I remember her wedding day which was at our farm. I helped Lu Ann when she needed help with thrashers and at many other times. I spent many days at the farm helping out. Lu Ann and Alvin were often Sunday dinner guests at our house after church. My sympathy to all of you in the loss of your Mother. God grant you strength in the days ahead."
"Once removed means there's an extra generation between us. LuAnn's mom was Elsie Pruka. Elsie's brother was Ed Pruka. He was my grandfather, his daughter Helen my mother. This makes me the same age as LuAnn's children, who are my second cousins. I did not know any of you, but you are family and dealing with a great loss. My sympathies to you. May you find strength in her memories. Sheila"
"To all of LuAnn's family, I remember many things about LuAnn when I was young. She always baked the best Angel Food cakes for Birthday's.They came for many visits to my Mom and Dad. She loved to play cards, and she delived eggs to us for many years in Winona. Our Boy's call her the [ the Egg Lady] May God be with all of you now and always. The Doblar, Merlin and Irene"
"To all of the family: We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom, Judy I know you were especially close to your Mom and I understand how hard this is for you, and for all of the family. Some of my best memories are coming to the farm in the summer and playing in the barns and collecting eggs and always trying to convince my mom to take a cat home! I always remember Luann baking bread, it was so good. She will be missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers, may God be with you. Love Bonnie, Dave Kyle and Tyler"
"Our Sympathy to Ben, Robert & Judy on the lost of your Mom, I have many wonderful memories of your Mom from the time of her wedding to the last time we seen her last fall.May the peace of our Lord be wish you in the days ahead Ken & Doris Feine"
"We are all deeply sorry for the loss of Luann. She was such a wonderful women who liked to joke around with the staff and have fun. We are going to miss her dearly. Luann could always bring a smile to our faces. Please know your family are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers at this painful and difficult time. Thank you for giving us here the chance to have been apart of Luann's life."
"Lu Ann was one of kindest, strongest women I have ever known, always thought of others first. We shared so many wonderful times. I especially remember when Willard brought his "girls" to TX in his van for Chris's wedding, it was a special time. And spending time with Judy, Mom and me and some wine for a fun afternoon:) She will be misssed and my thoughts and prayers go to her wonderful family. Love, Jackie"
"We are sorry to hear about LuAnn. She was such a joy to be around. She will be missed by all who know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time."
"Judy, I am so sorry for your loss, I know how close you were to your Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Cheryl"