Service Information
Beatrice “Bea” Krussow, age 80 of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, with her daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters, at the North Louisiana Extended Care Hospital in Lacombe, Louisiana.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in the Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at Christ the King Lutheran Church.
Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Obituary
Beatrice “Bea” JoAnne Krussow was born on July 23, 1940, in Starbuck, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Newman and Mildred (Olson) Erickson. Bea was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth both at Fron Lutheran Church in Starbuck. She received her education in Starbuck and was a graduate of the Starbuck High School Class of 1958. Bea furthered her education at Tacoma Vocational Technical School in Washington for one year.
On August 27, 1960, Bea was united in marriage to Donald at the Fron Lutheran Church in Starbuck. This marriage was blessed with two children, Cynthia, and Kenneth. Bea and Donald resided in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and resided for two years in Tacoma, Washington, before moving to Hutchinson, Minnesota, in 1963. They shared 54 years of marriage until Donald passed away on February 15, 2015.
Along with being a loving homemaker to her husband and children, Bea was employed as a Licensed Practical nurse. She also worked as an office administrator for Weight Watchers in Hutchinson and as a Teller at Citizens Bank in Hutchinson. She retired in 1992. Bea was a member of Christ The King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Bea enjoyed baking, playing the piano and traveling. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends. Bea loved attending Mardi Gras in Louisiana.
Bea passed away on April 17, 2021, with her daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters, at her side at the North Louisiana Extended Care Hospital in Lacombe, Louisiana, at the age of 80 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Bea is survived by her:
Children, Cynthia Nobles and her husband, Robert, of Pearl River, LA,
Kenneth Krussow of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Amollya Nobles and Emma Nobles;
Siblings, Margaret Kleinhans of Morris, MN,
Harvey Erickson of Glenwood, MN,
Donald Erickson and his wife, Eloise, of Starbuck, MN,
Myron Erickson and his wife, Mary, of Starbuck, MN,
June Levandoski and her husband, Daniel, of Hopkins, MN;
Sister-In-Law, Bonnie Erickson of Starbuck, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Bea is preceded in death by her Parents, Newman and Mildred Erickson; Husband, Donald Krussow; and Brothers, Robert Erickson, Dennis (Phyllis) Erickson, and Vernon (Carol) Erickson.
Mike &Amanda Ward says
Mrs. B will be missed. She was such a sweet lady and glad that she became part of our family. Can’t forget how at Christmas time she would make those rosettes. Hands down she made the best. Love and miss you Mrs. B
Mary Helland says
I was in Harmony River with Bea. Lovely lady!
Andy Koenig says
Bea was such a cheerful and kind lady. I knew her for 50 years. Now that she is in Heaven, no more pain. I never heard her complain. God Bless her memory.
Andy Koenig
Dolly Johnson says
Grew up in the neighborhood with the krussow. I am so sorry for kenny and Cindy’s loss. Bea is wrapped in the lords arms now.
Peace and love
Shari Erickson Petersen says
I will miss my beautiful, sweet and kind godmother and aunt! We were so blessed to have her in our lives. She made the world a brighter place to live in!
Shirley (Baumann) Paulson says
Bea and I met when we worked for Weight Watchers. Such a sweet & kind person. Peace and comfort to her family.
Hazel Sitz says
My sincere sympathy in the loss of Bea. I remember her fondly, starting with snowmobiling days and through many years since.