NEW ULM–Mary Ellen Fluegge, age 77 of rural New Ulm died peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Southview Living Center in Gibbon. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Pastor Nate Scharf will officiate, and burial will follow in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in New Ulm. Visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-North Chapel in New Ulm. The visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m. on Monday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church prior to the service. To leave an online condolence for her family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Mary Ellen is survived by her husband, Duane “Max” Fluegge of rural New Ulm; her daughters, Tammy (Douglas) Wills of Nicollet, Kelli Bolduan of Courtland; her sons, Brian (Karen) Fluegge of New Ulm, Darren (Kori) Fluegge of New Ulm, Rick (Sherry) Fluegge of Lafayette; her grandchildren, Derek (Robyn) Wills, Whitney (Ben) Wolf, Desmond (Ann) Wills, Tyson (Meghan) Smith, Payton Fluegge, Lexi Fluegge, Rhiley Fluegge, Rochelle (Elijah) Hallman, Ridgley Fluegge, Raylen Fluegge, Taylor Bolduan, Brody Bolduan, Braden Bolduan, Zach (Kortney) Dummer; seven great-grandchildren; her brother, Roger (Joanne) Hulke of New Ulm; her sisters-in-law, Joleen Rosenau of Winthrop, Cindy (James) Dretske of New Ulm; her brothers in law, Lyle Fluegge of New Ulm, Myron (TJ) Fluegge of New Ulm, Lynn (Karen) Fluegge of Nicollet; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stella and Ray Hulke; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Agnes and Ted Fluegge; her sisters-in-law, Mary Fluegge, Shirley Fluegge; and her brother-in-law, Melvin Rosenau.

Mary Ellen Hulke was born October 10, 1946, in New Ulm to Ray and Stella (Kohn) Hulke. Growing up in New Ulm, Mary Ellen was a 1964 graduate from New Ulm High School. She was united in marriage to Duane “Max” Fluegge on August 15, 1964, in New Ulm. This union blessed the couple with two daughters, and three sons whom together they raised in rural New Ulm. Besides helping to raise her family, Mary Ellen enjoyed the many years she got to work on the farm with her husband Duane. Besides working on the farm, Mary Ellen also worked at Randall’s Bakery, and at New Ulm Monument Company for many years. As someone who enjoyed to give back, Mary Ellen volunteered in numerous positions at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School. As a dedicated member of her church, she served many years with the Ladies Guild where she always made sure the flowers were kept up, and served countless meals at funeral services. Mary Ellen also assisted in the school library and helped in the office when needed. Besides her time at church, Mary Ellen also volunteered at the Treasure Haus, volunteered for African Dresses, gave blood when she could for the Red Cross, and enjoyed many years quilting with the Quilting Club. Mary Ellen enjoyed working with her hands and especially enjoyed sewing, quilting, cross stitching, gardening, as well as cooking and baking. Mary Ellen was a wonderful supporter of all Minnesota sports teams, but her family always came first. To stay busy, Mary Ellen enjoyed following and cheering for all of her grandchildren’s activities including sporting and dancing events. May these memories and countless others forever stay in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved her. Blessed be her memory.

The family of Mary Ellen Fluegge would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff members of Allina Hospice as well as the Southview Living Center in Gibbon for their compassionate and loving care.

Memorials are preferred to St. Paul’s Lutheran School, MVL, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Allina Hospice, or the donor’s choice.

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