Service Information
Loretta Templin, age 94, of Cosmos, Minnesota, and formerly of Norwood Young America, Minnesota, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017, at Cedar Crest in Cosmos, Minnesota.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America, with interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2017, from 10:00 -11:00 A.M., one hour prior the service at the church.
Obituary
Loretta Mary (Witthus) Templin was born on August 29, 1922, in Glencoe, Minnesota, the daughter of Art and Lydia (VonBerge) Witthus. She was baptized as an infant on September 22, 1922, and later was confirmed in her faith as a youth on March 21, 1932, both at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America, Minnesota. Loretta grew up in Glencoe and received her education at a country school till the 8th grade.
Loretta was united in marriage to Herman J. Templin on June 29, 1942, in Lubbock, Texas. Loretta and Herman made their home in Norwood Young America, Minnesota. Their marriage was blessed with four children, Diane, Glenn, Shirley and Richard. Loretta and Herman shared over 44 years of marriage, until Hermann passed away on January 21, 1987.
Loretta worked at Green Giant, Tonka Toys and for many years at Hillcrest. She was a member at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America, Minnesota.
Loretta always had a smile on her face for everyone she met. She enjoyed flowers, watching cartoons, cross word puzzles and going on walks, when she was able. Loretta also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
Loretta passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017, at Cedar Crest in Cosmos, Minnesota, at the age of 94 years, 5 months and 19 days. Blessed be her memory.
Loretta is survived by her:
Children, Diane Damlow of Hutchinson, MN,
Glenn Templin and his wife, Diane, of Lester Prairie, MN,
Shirley Berry of Hutchinson, MN,
Richard Templin and his wife, Wendy, of Glencoe, MN;
10 Grandchildren;
Many Great Grandchildren & Great-Great Grandchildren;
Sister, Eldora Damlow of Norwood, MN;
Sister-In-Law, Clara Witthus of Glencoe, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and friends.
Loretta is preceded in death by her Husband, Herman Templin; Parents, Art and Lydia Witthus; Sisters, Elva Kraemer and her husband, Chuck, Delores Unglaub and her husband, Willmer; Brother, Elroy Witthus.
Kathy Ortloff says
Archie and family – sorry to hear about the death of your mom. Enjoy your memories! And be glad for her, she is at peace.