Lillian M. Clapp

Obituary

Lillian Minnie Clapp was born on October 2, 1922, in Lynn Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Arthur and Emma (Rannow) Clapp. She received her education in Hutchinson and was a graduate with the Hutchinson High School class of 1940.

During World War II, Lillian resided on the west coast, where she worked for the railroad in Oregon. Lillian then was employed as a secretary for many years at several places, such as the Hutchinson Public Schools, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing, and local attorney offices.

Lillian enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, gardening, cooking, reading, fishing, and feeding the birds. She also enjoyed traveling to Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Lillian’s favorite holidays were Christmas and many family birthdays.

Lillian was a Sunday school teacher and faithful member of the First Congregational Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Lillian’s faith was very important to her.

Lillian passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 96 years. Blessed be her memory.

Lillian is survived by her:
Many nephews and nieces, Sharon Peterson and her husband, Brian,
                                                  Gail Hahn and her husband, Dick,
                                                  Carol Mitchell, Joyce Horstman and her husband, Ron,
                                                  Bill Mitchell and his wife, Verna,
                                                  Becky Peterson and her husband, Bruce,
                                                  Rita Wendlandt and her husband, Steve,
                                                  Kevin Clapp and his wife, Sheryll,
                                                  Lori Broll and her husband, David,
                                                  Vicki Gold and her husband, Doug,
                                                  Lisa Keeler and her husband, Michael,
                                                  Keith Clapp and his wife, Si;
Many great nieces and nephews.

Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Emma Rannow; siblings, Myron Clapp and his wife, Evelyn, Alton Clapp, and Melda Mitchell; nephew, Edward Mitchell.