Hattie Lenzmeier

Hattie A. Lenzmeier, 91, Wahpeton, ND passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at St. Catherine's Living Center, Wahpeton. A Family Celebration of Life will be held Friday, December 28, 2:00 PM at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton. There will be sharing of memories with Hattie's family one hour prior to the service. Interment will later be held at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Wahpeton.

Hattie Arlene Lenzmeier was born July 24, 1921, the daughter of George and Julia (Johnson) Wold in Wahpeton, ND. . She grew up on a farm near Dwight, ND, graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1938 and Interstate Business College. On February 2, 1945 Hattie married Harold "Sport" Lenzmeier. The couple resided in Wahpeton where they raised their six children.

Hattie worked at St. Francis Hospital, Breckenridge, MN for over 20 years, retiring in 1989. "Sport" passed away August 2, 1993. Hattie continued to live in Wahpeton.

Hattie was compassionate, caring, kind, helpful positive, polite and thoughtful. She enjoyed dancing and in later years she relaxed by sitting on the front porch swing, watching the wind rush through trees as it took the winkles out of the American Flag at the school across the street, along with a good cup of coffee and a peppermint.
Hattie is survived by her six children, Debi (Richard) Rehm, Nashville, Tn., Dee (Bob) Comstock, Wahpeton, ND, Craig (Georgia) Lenzmeier, McCall, Id., Brian (Trudy) Lenzmeier, Rugby, ND, Julie (Nick) Gludt, West Fargo, ND, and Lori (Dan) Miller, Wahpeton, ND. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; Jason (Jamie) Rehm, Chris (Kris) Rehm, Bobbie (Willy) Marvin, Michael (Kristen) Comstock, Adam (Rheanna) Lenzmeier, Brian Lenzmeier, Joey Lenzmeier, Breann Lenzmeier, Tyler Gludt, Ali Gludt , Alex Miller, Jack Miller, Hattie Miller, and 11 1/2 great grand children.
Hattie is preceded in death by her husband, Harold, infant son, Harold Cleve, her siblings, Edythe, Ruby, Fern, Earl and Bud.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you perform an act of kindness in Hattie's honor. Help make this word a better place for everyone.