Service Information
Margabelle “Mickey” Beltz, age 101, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, at her home in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Celebration of Life will be held Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Glencoe, Minnesota with interment at the Arlington City Cemetery in Arlington, Minnesota.
Gathering of family and friends will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Online Guest Book is available at www.mcbridechapel.com
Obituary
Margabelle Maude Marie “Mickey” (Bandelin) Beltz was born December 10, 1918, in Dryden Township near Arlington, MN, the youngest child of Elsie Breitkruetz and George Bandelin. She entered rest Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the age of 101 and was part of the Greatest Generation.
Mickey was a graduate of Arlington High School in 1936. She graduated from Vocational Hospital and Franklin Hospital in 1938 after completing her studies in nursing. Mickey did private duty nursing in the rural community for five years for a group of doctors in Arlington, Gaylord and Green Isle and earned $2.50 per day. She finally took the State exam and was given only one chance to pass. Mickey maintained her nurses license well into her 90's and did the required continuing education.
As an LPN she worked at the Arlington Hospital and also did seasonal work as a nurse at the Big Stone Canning Factory.
In 1953, Mickey started work at the Glencoe Hospital.
When Glenhaven opened in 1958, she worked as a charge nurse, then director of nursing, and later accepted the position of assistant administrator and finally, administrator.
In 1977, Mickey returned to the Glencoe Hospital and stayed until 1991, and still did babysitting and helped whoever she could whenever she could. During this time, she also helped establish and stabilize Shade Tree Retirement Center in Brownton. Mickey stayed active in this endeavor well into her 80's.
Mickey was a member of First Congregational Church and made an annual event of making nearly fifty-five dozen pizzelles every December for the church bazaar.
For those who desire, memorial gifts may be made to the Friends of the GRHS Foundation, Tree of Lights which gave Mickey so much pleasure, Allina Health Hospice Foundation, to the charity of one's choice or do a random act of kindness. Mickey will be missed this holiday season by her family and friends.
Mickey was preceded in death by her Husband, Lester Beltz; Parents, Elsie and George Bandelin; Two Infant Sons; Grandson, Chadwick Bargmann; Four Siblings, Carolyn Matz, Carl Bandelin, Luella Anderson, Earl Bandelin.
Mickey is survived by her:
Son, James E. Luff;
Daughter, Mary Patricia Moeller and her daughters, Diane Jones and Dana Moeller;
Daughter, Gwen Kessler (Robert) and their daughters, Justine Kessler (Jon Sustarich) and Allison Meistrell;
Daughter, Sandra Bargmann (Glenn) and their children, Carrie Jo Gates (Tracy), Chris Bargmann (Julie Nelander) and Corey Bargmann (Meghan);
Son, Ronald Beltz (Nancy Wittman-Beltz) and their children, Macy Beltz and Kenzie Beltz;
Twelve Great Grandchildren;
Numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and extended family members.
Shirley Schwarze says
My sympathy to family members of dear Mickey. She lived a full life of service, with compassion and love. I first met her when she managed Shade Tree Home in Brownton when my mother was a resident there for several years. Mickey made that tradition from mom’s home to being dependent on others for her care a comforting transition. Kind conversations and comfort food. Bless her early departure from earth to Heaven . The world is a better place because of her.
Mia Lardner says
Sandy, sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was a great woman and I am so glad I got to work with her and hear her stories in brownton.
Jane Teubert says
So sorry for your family loss, Mickey was always considered to be my mother’s twin (Mary Ann Teubert), they looked so much alike and were both in the nursing profession. Prayers to help in this time of grief and our social situation.
Penny Entringer says
Mickey was a special lady who touched the lives of many people in her lifetime. The world would be a better place if everyone knew someone like her. I got to know her well during my time at First Congregational.
Bev Fritz-Hults says
My sympathy and prayers for the family of Mickey Beltz. I was fortunate to have worked with Mickey at Glencoe Hospital and she was a wonderful person, nurse and friend. She taught me a lot over the years about kindness, caring ways, work ethic, and story telling. She remembered so many events and funny moments. I was able to visit with her at her 100th Birthday Party -her spark intact and of course a few stories. May you find peace in your grief journey and keep her stories alive as you remember her.
Bev
Jen Rogstad says
Mickey undoubtedly made this world a better place. She was a wonderful person who would tell it like it is. Her smile was contagious her laugh was amazing. The love she showed was unquestioned and the bond between her and Chris was beautiful. Even when Chris was being a turd bird. I can remember sitting and listening to her stories enthralled I hung on every word. She experienced everything!!! To know her was to love her. Peace be with her family now. We will always remember you Mickey!!!
Brenda J Hoffman says
Dear Gwen, Bob, and family,
Dave and I only had the opportunity to meet your Mom, Mickey, once. Even so, her bio relays how important her medical and management skills were to the Glencoe community and how caring she was throughout her life. Our thoughts and love are with you, as always, during this difficult week. Love Dave and Brenda