Ann M. Klemmensen, 85, of Ellendale, died Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Koda Living Community.
Ann was born August 23, 1929 on the family farm in Berlin Township, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry and Clara (Anderson) Thompson. She was baptized on September 22, 1929 and confirmed her faith on June 18, 1944. She attended and graduated from Ellendale High School. Ann was united in marriage to Donald “Bill” Klemmensen on June 11, 1947. The couple farmed on Ann’s family farm for many years. Bill died December 20, 2011.
Ann was a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church in Ellendale where she taught Sunday school and was also a member of the church choir. She was an avid reader. Music played a great part of her life. She particularly enjoyed old time music and she taught herself how to play the harmonica. She enjoyed quilting and dancing and enjoyed spending time with her coffee friends. Most importantly though was her family. She loved being with them at every opportunity. Bill and Ann enjoyed their travels to Europe, Asia, Hawaii, South America, and Caribbean Cruises.
She is survived by three sons, Doug (and Jan) Klemmensen of Ellendale; Larry (and Carol) Klemmensen of Coon Rapids; Lonny (and Sue) Klemmensen of New Richland; a sister, Carol Larimore of Bixby; ten grandchildren; twenty six great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Donald "Bill" Klemmensen (2011), two brothers, Henry and James Thompson and three sisters, Oriet Grunwald, Alene Grunwald and Audrey Misgen.
Visitation will be at First Lutheran Church Ellendale on Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service in the church. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church Ellendale with The Reverend Richard Sliper officiating. Interment will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery in Ellendale. Memorials are preferred to donor’s choice. Arrangements by Michaelson Funeral Home.