Lilly Bertha Krause, age 96, of Waseca died on December 24, 2022 at Prairie Home Field Crest Assisted Living in Cottonwood.
Born on January 8, 1926 in Wes- ton-Marathon, Wisconsin to Au- gust and Clara (Block) Wetzel. Lilly was united in marriage to Victor Elgin Krause on December 27, 1952 at the Assembly of God Church in Wells. Together they had three children and made their home on the farm in Wilton town- ship. Following Victor’s passing in 1959, Lilly continued to live on the farm while raising their children. Lilly was active with her church as a Sunday school teacher. She was a foster mom for many children over the years. Lilly enjoyed gar- dening, baking and cherished the time she spent with her grandchil- dren.
Lilly is survived by her children: Dennis (Sue) Krause of New Rich- land, Joel (Kim) Krause of Hauser, ID, and Vicki (Mike) Flugum of Cottonwood; grandchildren: Den- nis (Kristin) Krause, Stacey Krause, Joshua (Nicole) Krause, Krystle Krause, Nicolas (Erica) Krause, Marshal (Ryley) Krause, Daniel (Angela) Flugum, Matthew (Tami) Flugum, and Christine (Daniel) Demeules; 20 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is also survived by
her brother, Clarence (Thelma) Wetzel of Wells; sister, Marion (Arlo) Miller of Owatonna; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her par- ents; husband; brothers: Carl, Walter, Arnold, and Elmer Wetzel; sister, Ruth Culbertson.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Third Street Chapel of Den- nis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service in Waseca. Bu- rial will be in Woodville Cemetery in Waseca. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel on Saturday.
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