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Catherine Erdner
Catherine Erdner age 84, of Wells, MN, died Monday, February 22, 2021 at St. John’s Woodlands on Fountain Lake in Albert Lea, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells, MN with Father Greg Havel and Deacon Gene Paul officiating. The service will be LiveStreamed from Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home Facebook page. Visitation will be Sunday, February 28, from 2:00-5:00 PM, at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Wells, MN. Face masks must be worn and social distancing will be observed. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.brussheitner.com
Catherine was born March 22, 1936 the daughter of Theodore and Sophia (Hainka) Stenzel. She married Gerald “Gary” Erdner on Feb. 25, 1954, in Minnesota Lake. Katy was a homemaker who stayed busy raising her 10 children. She enjoyed going up north with the kids and in-laws to fish. Katy loved to spend time with her family. She loved being with them on all their adventures, Katy hated to be left out. She enjoyed going out to eat, playing cards and shaking dice. She was a big fan of the MN Twins and the Game Show Network. Katy will be remembered for her kisses and snuggles from all the grandkids and great-grandkids.
Katy is survived by her children: eight daughters: Barb Christenson of FL, Jackie (Don) Leesch of Wells, MN, Sandy (Ron) Leesch of Wells, MN, Pat (Terry) Herbers of Eyota, MN, Mary (Randy) Jacobsen of Maggie Valley, NC, Connie (Neil) Roesler of Minnesota Lake, MN, Teri (Lanny) Johnson of Easton, MN, and Jeri (Rick) Farley of Bricelyn, MN; one son, Dan “Bud” (Sherry) Erdner of Wells; 23 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters-in-laws; many nieces, nephews and their families.
She is preceded in death by her parents: husband Gary; one son, Dennis “Fritz”; grandsons: Jeremy Leesch and Matt Erdner; brothers: Walter, Louie (Teresa), Charlie, Willie and Bernie; sister Theresa (Don) Pritchard.
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Our sympathies to the entire family. Katy was a wonderful lady who always had a smile on her face. I always enjoyed talking to her!
So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a sweet lady.
So sorry….Katy was a fun lady to be around. We had a good time when she worked at the school in Minnesota Lake. My love and hugs to all.
Our deepest sympathies to her family and friends. God bless!
So sorry to hear about Katy! What a fun lady to be around! She was always so happy and so friendly! You have our sympathy
I am so deeply saddened to hear your mom, grandma passed away. My heart goes out to all of you!
My prayers and sympathies are with all of you. I got to know the whole family through Barb, and what a fun family it is! Katie was a fun and nice lady to know…and made great German potato salad! She will be missed.
Sorry for your loss.Katy was a wonderful woman. I enjoyed seeing her at Legion Bingo for years. She was such a kind lady. Her smile would light up the whole room. She will be missed. Condolences to her family.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
I worked with Katy at Gunther’s grocery store in Wells in the 90’s. I always enjoyed working with her as she had quite the sense of humor while working.
Our sympathies to Katie’s family! She was a sweet lady and a lot of fun to be around. I got to know her when she worked at the Minnesota Lake school a long time ago and always enjoyed her! Big hug to the family along with our thoughts and prayers to heavens new angel!
Katy loved life, she loved her family. She wanted to be apart of everything her family was involved in. Katy was one of my favorite people that came to my shop. Every Friday morning for many years I would lift her spirits while she got her hair done, and she would lift mine with laughter, and there were a few times we shed a few tears together. My sympathies to all the family. I’m sure when the family gathers , Katy’s name will come up, and stories will be told. She would love that!
Our sympathies to Katies family.
My deepest condolences to the family.