Service Information
Betty Buboltz, age 92, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Private Family Burial will be held.
Obituary
Betty Ann (Havemeier) Buboltz was born on January 7, 1931, in New Ulm Minnesota. She was baptized February 1, 1931, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Courtland, MN. She attended parochial school in Courtland.
In May of 1949 she married the love of her life Harris Buboltz. Harris was a wonderful and loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great grandpa. Harris and Betty were blessed with two children, Jerry and Patti. They lived on the farm south of Hector where they resided until 1979. They then built a new home in Hector and lived there, and various other homes, until they moved to Hutchinson in 2020.
Betty had a strong work ethic. She loved going to work every day in the numerous factories she was employed at throughout her career. After she retired, she decided to continue working as a housekeeper for her local community. She was happiest when she could be busy working! Betty and Harris also loved going to their cabin on Diamond Lake, or up north fishing. They spent many days fishing, boating and entertaining. She was also a great gardener. Harris and Betty had beautiful flowers that were the envy of the neighborhood! Betty also loved having holiday gatherings for the family. She was an excellent cook and baker. Her grandkids could not wait to spend holidays at their homes enjoying her delicious meals and treats. Betty loved dancing as well, which is where she met Harris. It kept them active plus she loved socializing with others that enjoyed dancing. Betty looked forward to summers where they spent time camping at Hobo Park on Lake Minnewaska after they sold their lake cabin. There were many fun filled days with the grandkids fishing, swimming, and camping. It was a highlight of the summer for her and Harris as well as the grandkids.
Betty passed away June 18, 2023, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in Saint Louis Park, MN. She was 92 years old.
Betty is survived by her son Jerry Buboltz and his wife Joyce, her daughter Patti Heidemann and her husband Mark. Grandchildren Brian(Abby) Heidemann, Kristin (Jeff) Walker, Jennifer (Tim) O'Fallon, Phillip (Sylvia) Buboltz, Deron ( Neyu) Buboltz Betty's great grandchildren Carter, Emily, and Leah O'Fallon, Ava & Jaxon Buboltz, Alea and Naia Buboltz Charlie and Fletcher Heidemann , and Cole and Presley Walker, Bettys sisters Vercille (Dale) Class, Burrell (Eddie) Osberg, Burnett (Frank) Pearse, sisters in law Bonnie Havemeier & Margaret Havemeier. Preceding her in death was her husband Harris, they were married 65 years! Bettys parents Paul and Mary (Hengy) Havemeier Bettys brothers Paul Havemeier, Jr. and his wife Margaret, Clarence Havemeier and his wife Lorna, Raymond Havemeier and his wife Melda, Jerome Havemeier, Dennis Havemeier, Betty’s sister Dorothy Shellum and her husband Lester.
Andrea Koenig says
Betty was a lovely lady I enjoyed visiting with her over the years.
God bless her memory.
Andrea Koenig
Patti says
Thank you Andrea for the kind words!
Dorothy M Weller says
Sorry for your loss, she was an amazing person. My sister was a friend. Monica Vee I lost her seven years ago and still miss her so much. I extend my condolences.
Dorothy Weller
Patti says
Thank you Dorothy for your kind words!
Brian says
Miss you already Grandma… I’ll be thinking of you and Grandpa every time a blue Rapala is tied on the end of my fishing line! Rest easy. Love you so much.
Brian, Abby, Charlie & Fletch
Patti says
So special Brian! You are an amazing grandson! ??
Cheryl Buboltz says
To all of Betty’s family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I so enjoyed running into Betty at McDonald’s in Hutch so many times. We always had such great conversations. Praying that God’s saving grace with see you through this difficult time.
Cheryl Buboltz
Patti says
Thank you for your kind words Cheryl! She loved visiting and love
McDonalds!
Ann says
My prayers are with you and your family as you cope with such a heartbreaking loss
Sandy Meyer says
I was so sad to see that Betty has passed, but I know she is happy to no longer be suffering. She was my best pal. We shared many laughs during our stay. Betty and I had so many good conversations. What I liked most about my friend was she told it like it was and didn’t mince words!
Patti says
Thank you Sandy! She sure did enjoy her time with you and you are right, she told you exactly how she felt!!
Thank you for becoming such a good friend !
Patti says
Thank you Ann! Hearts break but heal when you know God has taken your loved one to a amazing place!
Jackie A Wilson says
Sending prayers! I met Betty at the hospital, she was a very lovley lady and I knew that before I even met her, because she raised Patti and Patti is a beautiful person inside and out! May God bless your family!
Patti says
Awww Jackie! Thank you for your kind words! You were amazing with my mom during her stay! By the way.. takes one to know one, my beautiful friend!
Lyn Carrigan says
To all of Betty’s family,
So sorry to hear the loss of your beloved Betty We would see her at McDonald’s and have coffee with her. Loved her outlook and sense of humor. Got to know her fairly well. She will be truly missed
Patti says
Thank you for your kind words… she loved to visit and would always share with me who she had coffee with!
Margaret Havemeier says
Patti, Jerry, and the rest of Betty’s loved ones.
Please accept my deep sympathy on the passing of your Mother.
I know that you have many great memories of her and I pray that God bless them and comfort you during this time.
Patti says
Thank you Margaret for your kind words! Many memories… never forgotten!
Linda Buehler Henningsen says
Your family has my deepest sympathies. Find peace in
Patti says
Thank you Linda! Peace began when she arrived in heaven!
Gail and Otto says
Otto and I were so sorry to learn about Betty. She was so enjoyed at Harmony River. Always greeting people and adding joy to the day.
LeNae Lange says
LeNae Lange says June 21 2023 at 6.10 pm.
Betty was a lovely lady I enjoyed visiting with her over the years
God bless her
Memory.
LeNae Lange
Hal and Wanda says
Patti and Mark, Jerry and Joyce, and family,
Truly sorry for your loss! Find comfort in “family”.. cherish the memories.
When someone you love
becomes a memory..
The memory
becomes a treasure!
Sendings hugs! Blessings!
Myrna (Jaenicke) Buerkle says
Our sympathy goes out to all of Betty’s family.
Burnell Osberg says
Dear Patti & Jerry and family. My sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. I know you will miss little ol’ Betty and so will I. Every time the phone rings I will be reminded of her as we enjoyed our many long conversations on the phone. So happy she is no longer in pain. Love & Hugs ?? Eddie & Burnell
Cindy K. says
I was so sad to hear of Betty’s passing. I worked with Betty, she was my supervisor. We had so many good times and laughs. She was very special and caring. She was always up for a good time! I can see her laughing now. She will be greatly missed. God Bless you all!
GLADYS RADTKE says
Sincere sympathy Patti and Jerry to you and your families. Many memories going back to many tears ago on the farm, Tiny hauling milk, our kids going to BL school,etc to our later year breakfasts at McDonalds. Now lately it was our aches and pains. I will miss Betty but she is happy now with her Savior and Harris. Rest in peace Betty.
Kris Young says
I am so sorry to hear that Betty passed away!!! I enjoyed her so much!!! She was such a loving, kind, and funny lady. I know she is smiling big time and enjoying heaven very much! ? she will be missed here but thoroughly enjoying her special place now! Love and hugs to all of her family and friends.
Kathy Uecker says
My aunt, Lois Williams, were good friends and talked daily. She misses Betty so much. Our thoughts and prayers with Betty’s family.
Valerie Mersch says
I just learned of Betty’s passing. Much sympathy to all of her family. I always enjoyed working with Betty at Dernar Company in Hector.