Service Information
Etheline F. Clasen, age 95, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on January 24, 2025, at Ecumen Oaks in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, with interment in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Etheline Fern Clasen was born on December 5, 1929, in Glencoe, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Harry and Alta (Todd) Ahlbrecht. Etheline was baptized as an infant on June 14, 1934, in Biscay, Minnesota, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth on September 30, 1935, at Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church. She received her education through the sixth grade at Swan Lake country school, attended seventh grade at Heatwole country school, and one year in Hutchinson before transferring to Glencoe High School graduating with the class of 1947.
On October 16, 1951, Etheline was united in marriage to Ralph Clasen, at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with two children, Michael and Janelle. Etheline and Ralph made their home in Hutchinson. They shared 60 years of marriage until Ralph passed away on November 4, 2011.
Etheline was employed at AL Lake’s Restaurant, Riecho’s, and 3M in Hutchinson. She also worked in the kitchen at Park Elementary School in Hutchinson for 25 years before retiring in 2001. Etheline was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, serving as a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was also President and Queen of a local TOPS Club.
Etheline enjoyed puzzles, embroidery, reading, and watching sports of any kind, especially her grandsons. She cherished time spent playing pinochle and visiting with her grandsons and family members.
Etheline passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Ecumen Oaks in Hutchinson, at the age of 95 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Etheline is survived by her:
Children, Michael Clasen of Inver Grove Heights, MN,
Janelle Katzenmeyer and her lifelong partner, Lyle Bonderson of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Nicholas (Rachel) Clasen, Benjamin (Amy) Clasen, Joseph (Melissa) Katzenmeyer, Eric (Kati) Katzenmeyer, Adam (Partner, Jenna Smith) Katzenmeyer;
Great Grandchildren, Harper and Hudson Clasen, Violet Clasen, Sage and Thea Birdsall, Peter Katzenmeyer, Isabel, Claire and Sydney Katzenmeyer, Sophia Barnaal;
Many other relatives and friends.
Etheline is preceded in death by her Parents, Harry and Alta Ahlbrecht; Husband, Ralph Clasen; Siblings, Laura Michaletz, Marian Schuette, and Twin Sister, Adeline Darsow; Son-in-law, Bradly Katzenmeyer; Daughter-in-law, Valerie Clasen.
Jan Krasen says
Etheline was such a sweet lady! Rest in peace
Bernie Reinke says
Worked with Etheline at Park Elementary. Such a sweet happy lady. Always enjoyed talking with her.
RIP
Katie Heerdt says
She was such a sweet lady and always smiling. I only spoke to her a few times. She was just down the hall from my grandma at the Oaks. Sympathies to the family.
Kathy (Peterson)& Jim Stueber says
Janelle,
So sorry this is so belated. Hoping you are dealing with the loss of your mother in a good way. I know it is hard to lose a parent. Time does not always seem to heal as fast as we would like. Take care in knowing she is in a better place.