Reta Stencel, age 83, of Minnesota Lake, MN died Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held from 4:00- 7:00 PM on Monday, June 20th, 2022 at Nasinec Funeral Home (789 Business Park Drive, Wells, MN) and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday (9:30-10:30 am). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Minnesota Lake, MN on Tuesday June 21st, 2022 at 10:30 AM with Fr. Andrew Vogel officiating. Burial will be in STJB Catholic Cemetery in Minnesota Lake, MN. Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells is entrusted with arrangements. Please see www.nasinecfh.com to leave online condolences.
Reta was born June 8th, 1939, the daughter of Raymond and Bernice (Rafoth) Hemmingsen in Albert Lea, MN. She graduated from Alden High School, the class of 1957. She attended Beauty School after high school and then worked as a beautician before becoming a mother and homemaker. Reta was united in marriage to Robert Stencel on February 14, 1959, and to this union 3 children were born. Once her children were in school, she worked for a time at Betty’s Beauty Shop. Reta loved being a mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother, but her first love was being a wife to Bob. She loved decorating and taking care of her home, putting flowers together in her favorite pots and making a warm place for friends to visit on the porch. Reta was a card holder at many casinos, but her favorite card was her Herberger’s card! She and Bob spent over 40 years wintering in Texas.
Reta was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Minnesota Lake. She was active in CCW at STJB and was a Minnesota Lake Fire Department Auxiliary member. She had great faith and love for Jesus and Mary.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Bob of Minnesota Lake; her children: Rhonda (Bob) Drager, Ron Stencel and Rob Stencel, all of Minnesota Lake; 9 grandchildren: Mitchell (Laura) Drager, Dustin (Devin) Drager, Logan (Kimberly) Drager, and Jordan Drager (fiancé Lindsay Johnson); Adam (Amanda) Stencel, all of Minnesota Lake, BreAnne (Nate) Scheid of Easton, Amanda Stencel of Glencoe, MN, Ava Stencel and Delaney Stencel of Minnesota Lake; and 12 great-grandchildren with 1 on the way; Sisters-in-law: Kay (Luverne) Rasmussen of Albert Lea, Barb (George) Sonnek of Minnesota Lake; and several nieces & nephews and their families and special cousins.
Reta was preceded in death by her parents, in-laws, James and Agnes Stencel, and her brother, Dale (Deloris) Hemmingsen.
Sending the entire Stencel family love, hugs, and our deepest sympathy 🙏
Our condolences to you all. Reta was a fabulous lady and she will be missed by so many.
My sincerest condolences to Robert, Rhonda, Ronnie and Robbie and all the family.
My thoughts nd prays are with you.
Lorraine & Barry Stagg
TO BOB AND ALL OF RETA’S FAMILY — TO THE VERY YOUNGEST . I’M SURE THE DRAGER MEMBER, GINNY , WAS CELEBRATING HER ANNIVERSARY IN WELCOMING RETA. MAY HER NEW LIFE SHOWER THE BLESSINGS AND JOY SHE HAS GAINED IN COMPLETING THIS ‘EARTH TIME’. MY PRAYER CONTINUES WITH YOU. GOD’S COMFORT AND PEACE, SISTER CARMEN SONNEK.
My deepest sympathy to Bob and family. May memories of the good times give you peace and comfort. I am thankful to have visited with Reta at the Alden Class Reunion last August.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Reta, the main stay of your family. One is never ready for this, no matter how prepared you think you are. My heart goes out to all of you, prayers to you and all your family.
Kay Jacobson
Our deepest most sincere sympathy to all families. We feel so blessed for the many wonderful memories of the past many years. Hugs to everyone.
Bob and family, so sad to hear of Reta’s passing. My prayers are with all of you. She will be missed.
Our condolences to all. Reta was a kind and generous lady. She will be missed by many.
Our sincere condolences to Bob and Family.
We always remember our good times together in Texas and our trip to Mexico.
Hugs
Dale and Pat Hall
Heaven has surely gained an angel. Bob and family you have our deepest sympathy! Loved taking Reta shopping in Texas and lunch afterwards. A real classy lady. RIP Reta 💕💕🙏🏻🙏🏻
My sympathy to the Stencel family.
Reta was a very sweet lady. It is hard to say goodbye, but hopefully it will comfort all of you to know heaven is rejoicing with their newest angel.
Hugs to all of you.
Love,
Henry, Melinda, Henry, and Mallory Schneider
So deeply sorry for your loss, Thoughts and prayers for your family
Thank you, Robert, for your call this afternoon. My heart aches for you at the loss of the love of your life. Reta was a beautiful woman – inside and outwardly. And she had the most lovely, soft voice. The times I called her on her birthday, that voice never changed no matter how old we got. I have such fond memories of hers and my friendship and the fun times we had. And I have been recalling so many of them since I read her obituary including being her maid of honor at your wedding. I still have the photograph of you, Reta and the attendants. I recall the first Christmas after high school. We always exchanged gifts. That year the wrapped packages were the same. We had both selected the picture of Jesus knocking at the door. Mine hangs in my bedroom this many years later. As I told you, I was just stunned and saddened at her passing. But most of all I thought of how much you were going to miss your high school sweetheart that became your lifelong soulmate. Please know you and your family will be in my prayers as you go through this journey of grief. With heartfelt sympathy, Virginia Marsh Lepage
We will miss you, our casino, Padre Island friend. Our deepest sympathy is with Robert and the entire Stencel family. You are all in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts.💕
Dear Family,
We are so sorry that Reta had so many health issues these past few years. She has certainly earned her wings. Sending much love to all.
To the Stencel Family I am very sorry for your loss. Reta was such a good person. She was my dads 2nd cousin. His name was David Gilbert . She will be missed dearly. Find peace and remember each day. My god guild you, each day. Peace be with you . Jayne Gilbert Hatteberg