Service Information
Anecia “Nissy” Langenbau, age 85, of Hutchinson, formerly Stewart, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, due to a car accident in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.
A public funeral service will be held at a later date.
Obituary
Anecia (Parker) Langenbau was born on October 24, 1940, in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Fred and Helen (Turnquist) Parker. Nissy was baptized July 10th 1955 at the Pleasant Hill Church in rural Pequot Lakes and later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education in the Nisswa Country School, Brainerd, and was a graduate of the Pine River High School Class of 1960.
On June 4, 1960, Nissy was united in marriage to August Langenbau. This marriage was blessed with five children, Robert, Susan, Cindy, Joe, and Jean. Nissy and August resided in rural Pequot Lakes for a few months, moved to Clara City, Minnesota, then rural Montevideo, Minnesota, and later moved to rural Stewart, Minnesota, in 1964. They shared 48 years of marriage until the passing of August on September 2, 2008.
She was a devoted member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where she also shared her faith by teaching Sunday school and was a member of the Women of St. Pauls Church. She was also a proud member of Stewart American Legion Auxiliary Post 125. She worked for over 25 years for McLeod County social services helping seniors in their homes.
Nissy lovingly cared for nearly 100 neighborhood children over the years. She found great joy in children, whether her own or those in the neighborhood and you could often catch her teaching them to bake bread and cookies. One of her favorite gifts to give was butter butter!! (If you know you know) In her free time, she enjoyed tending to her vegetable garden from which she sold cucumbers to Gedney Pickle Factory for nearly 20 years. She loved playing cards, and spending time with family and friends.
The last 5 years she lived in Hutchinson at the Ecumen Pines, where she made many new friends. She enjoyed playing cards, games and all the outings. From her apartment she could see the pond and would always count all the ducks and geese. Mom had a fascination with numbers. If you looked at her calendar you could see how many cookies she baked, buns that a recipe made, how many apple pies she made in a day, how many cucumbers fit in a jar, even after the baking stopped, she marked her ice cream cover with how many servings she could get out of the container. So, in honor of Mom and her counting, she was 31,248 days old or 1026 months and 20 days or 85 years 6 months and 20 days. AND SHE LIVED THEM ALL TO THE FULLEST.
Her ever so strong HUGS will be missed.
Nissy passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Glencoe, Minnesota at the age of 85 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Nissy is survived by her:
Daughters, Susan Fenstra and her husband, Chuck of Fifty Lakes, MN,
Cindy Schweiss and her husband, Dave of Hutchinson, MN,
Jean Settergren and her husband, Richard of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Charles Fenstra Jr. (Nicole), Kari Fenstra (Kevin), Jennifer Hansen (Nate), Kristy Volz (Josh), Ryan Schweiss (Cy), Anecia Schweiss (Kyler), Nikkita Settergren, Anthony Settergren (Shaina);
Great-grandchildren, Frances Jo (Austin), William, Lorali, AlieRae, Korbin, BK (Kevin Jr.), Caitlyn, Caden, Paige, Kyzer, Mitchell, Makayla, Taylor, Avery, Jayce;
Soon-to-be Great-great-grandchild, Beckett (born 5/23/26);
Siblings: Nonie (Erv), Evelyn (Ron), Patsy (Jim), Tim (Peg);
Brittany, Jaden and Brennen;
Many other nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbors.
Nissy is preceded in death by her Parents, Fred and Helen Parker; Husband, August Langenbau; Sons, Robert Langenbau, Joe Langenbau; Parents-in-law, Trueman and Carrie Langenbau; Grandson, Cory Hansen; Siblings: Tommey, Buckie, Dolly, Jim, Dwight, Theone, Fred; Siblings-in-law: Ralph, Roger, Marlys, LeRoy, Stub, Linda, Diane, Claudia, Shirley; Second-husband, Tom Oliphant.
A public funeral will be held at a later date.
Karen plath says
Cynthia and family I am heart broken to hear about this….How tragic …sending Hugs
Donna Goette says
Cindy, I am so sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my prayers .
Kirstin Parkerer says
Our family is devestated by the loss of our beloved sister, Mom, grandmother and aunt Nissy. She was always happy, upbeat and loving. Her smile and laughter lit up any room she was in. You will be dearly missed by our family and all those who knew and loved you.
Sally Granger says
I was just shocked and so very sad when Richard called me on Thursday. About this tragic accident of Nissy and Cindy .l had the privilege of meeting this sweet, kind lady when i was included in the Settergrens family gatherings. Nissy was a very affectionate person , greeting all if us with hugs and kind words, making us always feel welcome . I noticed family was very important to her and she especially adored her grand children. She hadnt firgotten the children she babysat in the past, they remained soecial in her memories. l continue to pray for all of you during this tragic time in your lives. I pray that Cindy will recover and mend emotionally and physically from this accident. I send my deepest of sympathy and greatest of empathy at this very difficult time. GOD BLESS YOU AND BE WITH YOU as you walk through these challenging times .
Love and hugs to all,
Sally Granger
Pam Hahn says
Amen to that sweet sympathy, Nissy was the sweetest lady ever .
Sharon (Gehweier) Berg says
So very sorry to hear that Nissy passed away so tragically. We grew up living about a mile away from each other. We went to school together, rode the school us together. She is also a cousin. God’s Blessings to all her family.
James & Virginia kirchoff says
Our thoughts and prayers are given for all of you. May God be your total strength and love at this very sad time. He will hold you in His hands and give you peace and gave His promise to all.
Karen Raske says
Our sympathy and prayers to you. God’s peace.
Dixie K Myrick says
When I first met Nissy, it was my first day at church in Stewart, MN. She asked me what my name was and said, you’re new here and I said Yes I am Ma’am! She said, I’m Nissy, but when they see me coming, they say oh, oh, here comes trouble! I giggled and said that’s what they say back home where I grew up! She then said them we will get along just fine! She was always smiling and pleasant each time I seen her and sat in on our Bible class with some our women once a month! I was struck with emotions and shock when I heard of her passing! My deepest sympathy in her family! Losing a mother, grandmother and someone as spicy as Nissy will be extremely hard, but I’m sure at the side of Our Father & our Jesus she will be watching over her family and friends! You might hear her whisper to you in the days ahead and I pray that you hear it! May Cindy be touched by God with Jesus healing hands in good God’s time! Be patient as it will happen in Jesus name! My prayers will continue for her family and friends that will miss her smile and antics! Remember not how she left you, but All the Happy times you had together and the more you share that with others she will be in your lives forevermore! In Jesus Name Peace, Love, Grace and Sweet Memories fill your homes always!AMEN!
Adrianne Henschke says
To The Langenbau family: My deepest sympathy as you mourn the loss of Nissy.
Nissy was a longtime, true friend of my mother, Adline Kottke. They shared many laughs, good times and tears together.
Sincerely, Adrianne Henschke (Kottke)
Suzi Swarthout says
Nissy was a neighbor to my Aunt Pearl at the Pines. Always enjoyed our visits, her laugh, and firm hand shakes! I later found out that she was the aunt of a friend of ours (Steve L). It is a small world. May the Lord give you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Janna Wagner Schmidter says
I am so sorry to hear that Nissy has passed away…what a Great Loss for all of you and all the Friends she made. I was a Member of St Paul’s and whenever I came home she was always there to give a BIG hug….will be missed but now we know she is Spending time giving hugs and smiles in Heaven
Deanna J Kempner says
Hugs and prayers to your family for your loss ?