Service Information
Betty L. Theuringer, age 97, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at Zion Lutheran Church in Lynn Township, rural Hutchinson, with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Betty Lou Theuringer was born on February 17, 1928, in Ellsworth Township, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Sandy and Lillian (Wadsworth) Paul. Betty was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Litchfield, Minnesota She received her education in Litchfield, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Litchfield High School Class of 1946.
On September 24, 1947, Betty was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Theuringer at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Litchfield, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two children, Linda and Mark. Betty and Bob farmed in Lynn Township, rural Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 71 years of marriage prior to the passing of Bob on November 5, 2017.
Betty was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker, and partner in the farming operation with Bob. She was also employed in production at Hutchinson Technologies Inc. in Hutchinson. Betty retired in 1995. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Lynn Township, rural Hutchinson.
Betty enjoyed flower gardening and canning fruits and vegetables. She also enjoyed camping, going to garage sales, and jigsaw puzzles. Betty had an extensive frog collection. She cherished spending time with her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and friends.
When Betty needed assistance with her daily care, she became a resident of Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. She passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the age of 97 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Betty is survived by her:
Daughter, Linda Prouty of Bagley, MN;
Son, Mark Theuringer and his wife, Wendy of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Jody (Byron) Negan, Denise (Dana) Pikarski, Daniel (Sarah) Riewer, Matt (Debbie) Riewer, Dustin Theuringer, Robert D. “Bobby” (Emily) Theuringer, Becky Magoon;
21 Great-grandchildren;
2 Great-great-grandchildren;
Brother, James Paul of Silver Lake, MN;
Sister, Donna Heairet of Plymouth, MN;
Sisters-in-law, Ruth Rickeman and her husband, Mary of New York,
Geraldine Theurringer of Hutchinson, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Betty is preceded in death by her Parents, Sandy and Lillian Paul; Husband, Robert Theuringer; Sister, Mary Vanderaul; Brothers, Kenneth Paul, Rufus Paul, Francis Paul; Sisters-in-law, Doris Paul, Dorothy Paul, Eunice Paul, Eileen Paul, Betty (Melvin) Lemke, Mary (Shirley) Smith, Helen (Wallace) Beckstrand; Brothers-in-law, Darrel Heariet, William Theuringer, John Theuringer, Richard Theuringer; several nieces and nephews.
jean schultz says
Betty was a very good friend in the nursing home. She lived next door to my mother, Phyliss. They were very good friends. When my mother was slowly passing, Betty was there to comfort me and my mother. I enjoyed Betty very much. Such a nice friend to me and my mother. Thank you Betty!