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Betty W. Fenske

NEW ULM — Betty W. Fenske, age 92 of New Ulm, died peacefully on Friday, September 28, 2018 at the Ecumen Pathstone Living Community in Mankato.

Funeral service will be 11 am on Monday, October 8, 2018 at the United Church of Christ in New Ulm. Pastor Dana Mann will officiate, and burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1-3 pm on Sunday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – South Chapel in New Ulm. The visitation will continue from 10-11 am on Monday at the church.

Betty is survived by her daughters, Lynn (Tom) Ries of North Mankato, Sandra (Randy Cole) Fenske of Medina; and 8 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold Fenske; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Barb Fenske; and brother and sister-in-law, Dean and Ruth Wykoff.

Betty Jean Wykoff was born December 26, 1925 in Mankato to Clyde and Edna (Mitby) Wykoff. She was a 1943 graduate from Mankato High School and later attained her degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota. Betty was united in marriage with Harold Fenske on December 26, 1949 in Mankato. This union blessed the couple with a son and two daughters whom together they raised in New Ulm where Betty worked for many years as the copy editor of the New Ulm Journal. She later went to work with the New Ulm Middle School as a para-professional. In addition to her work, Betty was an active volunteer in the New Ulm community contributing her time and talent to many organizations. Her enthusiasm and organizational skills made her a leader in many of these activities. She was also a member of the United Church of Christ, P.E.O., New Ulm Country Club, and many bridge clubs. Betty took great pride in New Ulm and was willing to share her writing expertise to promote numerous events.

Betty loved the family cabin and spent many summers enjoying the lake and family gatherings. She was never far from the Journal as she walked to town daily to receive it by mail. Her curiosity and love of travel took her, along with Harold, on many wonderful trips around the world. She was a life-long learner participating in many Elderhostels along the way. Her gift of conversation enabled her to meet people wherever she went. She will be remembered for her friendly smile and joy of life.

Memorials may be made to New Ulm Area Foundation, Turner Hall, New Ulm Medical Center Foundation, or the Brown County Historical Society.

To leave an online condolence for her family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

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