Martin Frauendienst

Obituary

Martin Ludwig John Frauendienst was born on February 29, 1920, at the family farm in New Auburn Township, the son of Leonard and Louise (Uecker) Frauendienst. Martin was baptized on March 14, 1920, by Pastor Gust J. Mueller at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mountville. His sponsors were Ludwig Maass, John Frauendienst and Ida Grewe. He was confirmed in his faith on April 9, 1933, by Pastor Mueller. Martin attended country school in New Auburn Township and St. John’s Parochial School.

On April 14, 1941, Martin was united in marriage to Meta Scharpe by Pastor Hans Werner at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Auburn. He was an active member at Immanuel and served as a deacon on the Church Council.

Martin was devoted to farming his whole life and began farming during the era when horse power changed to tractor power.

During his life years, he enjoyed watching professional wrestling, trapping muskrats, dancing to old time music, playing cards, and conversing with anyone who visited or crossed his path.

On February 22, 2007, his faithful wife and farming partner passed away after over 65 years of marriage. He then lived alone on the farm until he needed assistance with his health. He became a resident of GlenFields Living with Care on November 10, 2014, and passed away there on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the age of 98 years, 10 months and 15 days.

May he rest in peace and may God receive his soul. Blessed be his memory.

Martin is survived by his:
Children,          Carol Becker and her husband, Veryl of Glencoe, MN,
                        Audrey Friedman of White Bear Lake, MN,
                        Bonnie Lambert and her husband, John of Eden Prairie, MN, and
                        Michael Frauendienst and his wife, Dianna of Arlington, MN;
Grandchildren, Dan Becker, Annette (Mark) Dalluge, Eric (Jessica) Friedman, Paul (Renee) Friedman, Jennifer (Eric) Larsen, Ryan (Richelle) Lambert, Ashlan (Paul) Blevins, Shanna Lambert, Caden Frauendienst, and Bradey Frauendienst;
Great Grandchildren, Carmen Becker, Blake Friedman, Cole Friedman, Paige Friedman, Luke Friedman, Ashley Friedman, Ella Friedman, Sophie Larsen, Sam Larsen, Raegan Lambert, Reid Lambert, Micah (Katie) Dalluge, Julianna (Jakob) Woehrle, and Kaitlin Dalluge;
Great Great Grandchildren, Eden Woehrle, Finnley Woehrle, and Rory Dalluge;
Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.

Martin was preceded in death by his Parents, Leonard and Louise Frauendienst; Wife, Meta Frauendienst; Siblings, Elmer (Esther) Frauendienst and Lorenda (Roy) Bulau.