Service Information
Brenda J. Klancke, age 61, of Hamburg, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 18, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Green Isle, Minnesota with interment to be held at a later date.
Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Friday, February 18, 2022, from 9:30 – 11:00 A.M., an hour and a half prior to the service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Green Isle, Minnesota.
Obituary
Brenda Joy Klancke was born on November 5, 1960, in Glencoe, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Lowell and Maeola (Schwartz) Klancke. Brenda was baptized as an infant on November 20, 1960, and later was confirmed in her faith as a youth on June 1, 1975, both at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Green Isle, Minnesota. She received her education at Arlington - Green Isle Public Schools and graduated from Arlington - Green Isle High School with the Class of 1979.
Brenda grew up on the Klancke family farm in Green Isle, later she made her home in Glencoe, and the last 10 years she made her home in Hamburg.
Brenda worked at Young America Corp in Young America for 10 years, Walmart in Hutchinson, MN for nine years and most recently worked at Coborns in Glencoe.
Brenda was known for her continuous positive attitude and her famous “crab dip” that she brought to family gatherings. She LOVED listening and singing along to music, especially rock music, her favorite being Aerosmith. Brenda enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and soaking up the fresh air and sunshine. Brenda cherished conversations shared with family and friends on the phone and when eating meals together at restaurants. Seeing familiar faces brought her great joy when working at Walmart and Coborns over the years. Brenda loved cheering on the Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Twins.
Brenda passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the age of 61 years old.
Blessed be her memory.
Brenda is survived by her:
Siblings, Susan Johnson and her husband, Brad of Clarkfield, MN,
Steven Klancke of Green Isle, MN,
James Klancke and his wife, Kim of Independence, MN,
Nancy Blaeser and her husband, Jon of Nisswa, MN;
Many Nieces and Nephews; Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews; other relatives, and many friends.
Brenda was preceded in death by her Parents, Lowell Klancke and Maeola Klancke; Step-Mother, Adeline Klancke; Daughter in infancy, Cassandra Klancke.
Claudia says
Brenda….your going to make a beautiful angel and many of us will miss your smile. See you when I get to God’s glorious pasture of peace.
TROY KURTH says
My sympathy goes with your family. She was such a great lady. I know her from working at Walmart. She was a very good worker too. My prayers are with you. May God bless you during this very diffucult time.