Kathleen “Kay” Ruth Holmseth, age 82, formerly of Bricelyn, MN died on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at United Hospital District in Blue Earth, MN surrounded by her family. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 2:00PM at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells, MN with Kimberly Jacobson officiating. Visitation will be Monday, November 20, 2023 from 4:00-7:00PM at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells, MN and continuing for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home (1:00-2:00PM).  Interment will be in Bricelyn Lutheran Cemetery in Bricelyn, MN.

Kathleen was the 7th child born to Joseph and Hazel (Garrison) Olson on December 15th, 1940, in Blue Earth. She entered her eternal home on November 16th 2023.

She grew up on a farm near Blue Earth, and when she was in 9th grade her parents started wintering in Florida, so she attended school in both Minnesota and Florida. She graduated from Blue Earth High School in 1958 and was united in marriage to Charles (Chuck) Holmseth on September 7th, 1958. They were married for 65 years, 2 months and 8 days. They lived in Blue Earth until they purchased Carl’s Grocery and moved to Bricelyn in 1960.  To this union they had 3 children: Debra in 1960, Kimberly in 1966 and Timothy in 1968 both through adoption.

When Kay wasn’t busy homemaking, she helped at the grocery store, and worked for a short time at St. Luke’s Lutheran Home in the Activity department in the memory care unit.

Although you would never see homemaking listed on someone’s resume, her family would say that the special touch she had on everything was invaluable. She was a fantastic cook. Her homemade buns and potato salad were just 2 family favorites that were often requested.

She had a gift for hospitality and loved hosting her siblings and spouses for Sunday dinner, having coffee parties with many of her friends, as well as numerous other family gatherings. You never went away hungry when she hosted. Dinner dishes were hardly dry and put away and she was getting sandwiches and bars out for afternoon coffee, and because of this, the family has planned on having sandwiches and bars with coffee after the funeral.

Building a foundation of faith for her children was of utmost importance, a meal always began with prayer; church on Sunday and at the close of the day, “Goodnight, God bless, I love you” as they were tucked in bed.  Regardless of the health challenges she faced over the years, to which there were many, her faith never wavered. She knew that Jesus was her Savior, and she communicated His love to everyone in her life in her own quiet way.

She was invested in the lives of her family until the very end checking in on and praying for all of them. She celebrated the joys and cried at the sorrows.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband Chuck Holmseth, her children: Debra (Randy) Hazelton, Kimberly (Steven) Jacobson and Timothy Holmseth; Grandchildren: Aaron Ryan, Matthew (Kendra) Ryan, Erika (Ryan) Trower, Brian Jacobson, Ashley Jacobson(Myron Stauffer), Collin Jacobson, Chiara (Jeff) Paaverud, Marina (James) Jones, and Hoff Holmseth; Great grandchildren: Hailey, Alexis, Carly, JadaLynn, Elliott, Alexander, Jett, Allison, Bristol, Levi and Grace; Great-great grandson: Brooks

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Hazel Olson; In laws: Lawrence and Clara Holmseth Brothers Don, Ralph and Orville Olson; Sisters: Ellenor Stewart, Betty Hiller and Lois Humberg; Brothers In-law: Harry Stewart, Joel Hiller, Willard Humberg, Jerry Hougen,Dick Holmseth, Laurice Holmseth, and Bob Holmseth; Sisters In-law: Jane Olson, Ceci Olson, Betty Olson, Myrna Olson, Nylene Holmseth, and Idalice Holmseth.

Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all, I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play, tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy a friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I’ve savored much, good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch. If my time seemed all too brief, don’t lengthen it now with undue grief, lift up your heart, rejoice with me, God wanted me now, He set me free~

Blessed be the memory of Kathleen Ruth Holmseth