Service Information
Elizabeth “Betty” L. Weidendorf, age 81, of Glencoe, formerly Sauk Centre, Minnesota, mother of Timothy Weidendorf and Tammie Norrish, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at GlenFields Living With Care in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, September 15, 2023, 11:00 A.M. at the Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, Minnesota, with interment at a later date in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Friday, September 15, 2023, from 9:30-11:00 A.M., one and half hours prior to the service at the Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Obituary
Elizabeth “Betty” Louise (Konen) Weidendorf was born on December 2, 1941, in Roosevelt Township, Crow Wing County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Werner and Margaret (Kraft) Konen. Betty was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. She attended high school in Motley, Minnesota, and later received her GED.
Betty was united in marriage to Wayne Weidendorf on February 27, 1960, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Motley, MN. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Tammie Ann and Timothy Allen. Betty and Wayne shared 44 years of marriage until Wayne passed away on May 25, 2004.
Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Over the years she held a variety of positions from retail to sewing Stearns life jackets and administration to bookkeeping. She was especially proud to have retired from Schwan’s as the company was a huge part of their lives. Her freezer was always stocked with novelties and her family knew better than to think of serving any ice cream other than Schwan’s at a family function. Her greatest labor of love was cooking and baking. You could see her eyes light up and a smile on her face as her guests left complaining of being so full, fighting the urge to unbutton their pants for some relief.
In addition to treasuring time spent at their lake homes on Big Stone Lake and Little Sauk Lake, Betty was always quick to suggest a game of cards or volunteer at her local church.
The last year of her life was filled with friendship and activities as she made her home at Grand Meadows in Glencoe. She was known for having her own chair in the coffee shop and taking her role as “coffee room supervisor” very seriously.
Betty is survived by her Children, Tammie (Richard) Norrish of Roseville, MN, and Timothy (Kathy) Weidendorf of Glencoe, MN; Grandchildren, Becky (Nick) Edwards, Chris (Linsey) Weidendorf, Andy (Kelly) Weidendorf, Jenneba Swaray, Ki Norrish, Mia Norrish, Reed (Tanya) Everis; Great-grandchildren, Max and Jax Edwards, Caylee, Levi and Paisley Weidendorf, Bryson and Beckett Weidendorf, Jonah Swaray, and Megan Rivera-Mena; Siblings, Jim (Villa) Konen, Ray (Kathy) Konen, Margaret (Ed) Doll, Frank (Julie) Konen, LeRoy (Cindy) Konen, Evelyn (Jerry) Blaine; Sisters-in-law, Lee Konen, Judy Konen; Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives, and Friends.
Betty was preceded in death by her Parents, Margaret and Werner Konen; Husband, Wayne Weidendorf; Sisters, MaryAnn (Francis) Zetah and RoseMarie (Urban) Zetah; Brothers, Jerry Konen, and Werner Konen.
Fran & Syl DeBaere says
Our sympathy, hugs and prayers for Betty’s family at this difficult time. She was a awesome neighbor of ours in Marshall for many years. RIP Betty.
CLARA A MIES says
My deepest sympathy to the family. She was a beautiful person. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
She is missed at coffee in Sauk Centre, MN.
Pat Chalupsky says
What a great lady , may you rest in peace and will be missed by many! Prayers for family and friends. TC and Pat Chalupsky
Peace Cotps says
Dear Tammie
We express our deepest condolences for the loss of you mummy. We are with you in love, prayer and reflection
Love
Your Peace Corps
Padi Dem
Dale & Teresa Dillman says
Tim and Tammie….We are thinking and praying for all of you. Dale would be your mom’s cousin, but his mom (Aunt Mary Dillman) talked about her quite often. I know they talked and exchanged letters often….. Loosing your mom is hard…..no matter the circumstance. We’ve both lost our moms in the last two years.. Hugs for all of you! Dale and Teresa Dillman