Service Information
Betty J. Garberich, age 93, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Woodstone Senior Living Community in Hutchinson.
Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota, with interment in Lake Lillian Community Cemetery in Lake Lillian, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Betty Jane Garberich was born on August 10, 1929, in Hector, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Edwin and Sarah Thelma (Harding) Hauer. Betty was baptized on April 17, 1930 at Faith United Methodist Church in Olivia, Minnesota, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth in May 1943, at First Lutheran Church in Lake Lillian, Minnesota. She received her education through the eighth grade at District 105 in Lake Lillian.
On August 1, 1952, Betty was united in marriage to Donald Garberich at First Lutheran Parsonage in Lake Lillian. This marriage was blessed with five children, Sharon, Brenda, Donnette, Paula, Denise. Betty and Donald resided in Cosmos, Minnesota, and later moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 47 years of marriage until Donald passed away on February 2, 2000.
Betty was employed at the Cosmos Nursing Home. She retired in 1991. Betty was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Betty enjoyed camping, dancing, and word search puzzles. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.
Betty passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Woodstone Senior Living Community in Hutchinson, Minnesota, at the age of 93 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Betty is survived by her:
Children, Sharon Jenkins and her significant other, Tom Rennecke of Hutchinson, MN,
Brenda DeMeyer and her husband, Jim of Hutchinson, MN,
Donnette Garberich of Bloomington, MN,
Paula Schlueter and her husband, Joel of Hutchinson, MN,
Denise Kruse of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Don (Jodi) DeMeyer, Andy (Annie) DeMeyer, Tessa (Kyle) Ewert, Tim (Gina) Schlueter, Hayden (Abby) Kruse, Rachel Kruse (fiancé Tyler Konz);
Step-grandchildren, Chad Jenkins and family, Todd Jenkins and family, Scott Jenkins;
Great Grandchildren, William and Jacob DeMeyer, Parker, Grayson, and Adeline Ewert, Etta, Olive, and Graham DeMeyer;
Sister-in-law, Sue Hauer;
Many other relatives and friends.
Betty is preceded in death by her Parents, Edwin and Sarah Hauer; Husband, Donald Garberich; Siblings, Roger (Phyllis) Hauer, Sarah (Earl) Garberich, LeRoy (Dorene) Hauer, Oliver (Phyllis) Hauer, Richard Hauer; Son-in-law, Harlan Jenkins.
Julie fett says
Sharon, Brenda, Donette, Paula and Denise, your mom such a sweet, hard-working woman. She was so kind to this town girl when I visited your farm many years ago. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Diane Christensen says
I am So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.She was a beautiful woman inside and out.
Marlene Valderrama says
So sorry for the loss of your mother. Hugs and prayers to Sharon and her sisters
Paisley VonBerge says
It was a pleasure to care for your mother while she was at woodstone. She always added a little “spunk”. Sending prayers to your family.
Karen Snow says
I was great pleasure being able to take care of Betty at Woodstone. She has left some great memories. I’m going to miss seeing you when I come in at 2am. Take care Betty! Until we meet again….
Nita Totushek says
Sharon, Brenda, Donette, Paula, Denise
Our Sympathies to you girls and families. Enjoyed your mom at family gatherings,
Love
Nita & Dean
Judy A Johnson says
I enjoyed taking care of your mother at Woodstone. She always had to show me the flowers that you girls sent! We will miss her. Prayers to all of you.
Jayna Hettver says
Betty was such a sweet lady! Was a great blessing to be able to care for her at woodstone and always enjoyed our late night chats. She will be missed dearly!!
Curt and Sandy says
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom, your Mom was a special person and a great neighbor. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Denise says
Thank you Curt and Sandy! You were great neighbors! Your kind words are appreciated!
Denise
Karen & Larry Hoffmann says
Sharon, Brenda, Donette, Paula, Denise and entire family–keeping the cousin girls in our thoughts and prayers! I am thinking there is one heck of a coffee party going on above! May you cherish the memories and know those memories and the love of family and friends will give you strength and comfort through the loss of your Mom. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. Love, hugs and prayers to all of you. RIP Betty Jane.
Karen & Larry
Dave and Donna Telecky says
Hugs and prayers to her family…she will be forever in your hearts
Dave and Donna
Mary Ann Kerkvliet says
Peace and Gentle Blessings. With Sympathy.
LAUREL AND CAROL Schiro says
sorry for your loss SharonMay She rest in peace.
Linda Nelson says
Sending prayers for your family. Always cherish the wonderful memories of your mom. Bruce and Linda Nelson
karen plath says
Sharon , Paula , Brenda , Donette, and Denise and families .I remember someone saying Thy will be done …such a good perspective on death. Our sympathies and prayers.
Harold and Karen
Darlene Karg says
We send our Sincere Sympathy to the Garberich family
She raised wonderful girls and you took great care of her
Treasure the good memories
Leroy and Darlene Karg