Service Information
Betty Feltmann, age 81, of Lester Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021, at her home in Lester Prairie, Minnesota.
Private Memorial Service will be held at the Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel in Lester Prairie, Minnesota, with interment at a later date at Forest Hill Cemetery in Norwood Young America, Minnesota.
Online Guest Book is available at www.mcbridechapel.com
Obituary
Betty Ann (Bentz) Feltmann was born on December 3, 1939, in Glencoe, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Harry and Lorna (Kunkel) Bentz. Betty was baptized as an infant on December 17, 1939, by Rev. Heinrich J. Bouman and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on March 29, 1953, by Rev. Louis T. Wohlfeil both at Emanuel Lutheran Church in rural Hamburg, Minnesota. She received her education at Emanuel Lutheran Parochial School in Hamburg, Minnesota, thru the 8th grade.
On January 7, 1956, Betty was united in marriage to Kenneth Feltmann by Rev. Louis T. Wohlfeil at Emanuel Lutheran Church in rural Hamburg, Minnesota. Betty and Kenneth made their home in Norwood Young America and Lester Prairie, Minnesota. Their lives were blessed with three children, Scott, Peggy and Todd. Betty and Kenneth shared over 65 years of marriage.
Betty was the former owner of the Young America Processing Plant in Norwood Young America and worked at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, Minnesota, in the housekeeping department for 15 years. She was a member of Church of Peace in Norwood Young America.
Betty enjoyed playing softball in her younger years, playing cards, watching the birds and baking cookies, especially chocolate chip. She cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Blessed be her memory.
Betty is survived by her:
Husband, Kenneth Feltmann;
Children, Scott Feltmann and his wife, Becky,
Peggy Wilkens and her husband, Charlie,
Todd Feltmann and his wife, Sofia;
Grandchildren, Nathan Wilkens and his wife, Steph,
Amber Wilkens and her finance, Brent Tuinstra,
Lisa Feltmann,
Calvin Feltmann and his wife, Lauren;
Great Grandchildren, Ashton Sheets, Deeni Brewer, Macey Wilkens;
Dog Great Grandchildren, Bear and Maple;
Sisters, Marilyn Mackenthun,
Judy Mueller and her husband, Robert;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and many friends.
Betty was preceded in death by her Parents, Harry and Lorna Bentz; Father-In-Law and Mother-In-Law, Harold and Mildred Feltmann.
Bruce & Kim Kunkel says
Kenny, Scott, Peggy, Todd, (and all family),
You have our most sincere sympathy. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. She was a wonderful lady that gave us many memories. May God help you through this time of sorrow.
Bruce & Kim Kunkel
Jim & Kathy Todd says
Kenny, Scott, Peggy, Todd, and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Betty was such a nice and kind person. Cherish all of your wonderful memories.
You have our deepest sympathy.
Jim & Kathy Todd
Ross & Bergetta Mason says
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Betty was an important person in our lives while we lived in Hamburg. Our thoughts are will all of you during these times. Both her and Kenny raised a nice family.
Julie (Wolter) & Mike Dammann says
Feltmann family,
So sorry to hear the news of Betty. I have very fond memories of Betty and your family growing up. Her smile and laugh was contagious. You have our deepest sympathy.
Ann Marie Gleason says
Kenny, Scott, Peggie and Todd and Families,
We are so sorry to hear about Betty’s passing. You have our deepest sympathies. She was a wonderful lady. I enjoyed the talks we had. Just remember all the good times and the memories. She will be missed.
Carol Trocke Dammann says
Peggy, Scott and Todd and families – so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. I can still hear her laugh – she was a great lady! I remember her driving Peggy and I to catechism class and spending time at the house in the neighborhood.
SHIRLEY JAEGER says
Always enjoyed our little visits when she and Ken came to the store in NYA. You have my sympathies. What a sweet lady
Bonnie Schwartz says
I got to know Betty while working at Ridgeview. She was a thoughtful, caring lady. My deepest sympathy to her family. May your good memories remain close to your heart and may God grant you comfort and peace.
Stan &Joann Werner says
We send our deepest sympathy to the Feltmann family.Joann worked with Betty at the meat market and has a lot of fond memories. Stan wrestled with the boys on numerous teams so we go way back.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phyllis Seitz says
Ken & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was kind and generous, and a trusted friend. My heartfelt sympathies to all she