“Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more deaths, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

Margel Lucille (Jacobson) Woltman, age 87 of rural New Ulm, passed from Heart Failure and complications, on Monday, May 25, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at Oak Hills Nursing Home Rehab and transferred to Hospice Care in New Ulm. She has generously donated her body to U of MN Bequest Anatomy Medical School Program. Margel loved and was loved.

A celebration of life will be held for Margel, on Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 1 to 4 pm at the Courtland Recreation Center in Courtland MN. Please bring your memories and stories to share with her family and friends.

Margel is survived by her husband of almost 70 years, Richard Dean Woltman of rural New Ulm.;children, Brenda Hermel (David) of rural New Ulm,Tim Woltman (Jody) of Sandusky, MI, Dana Woltman of New Ulm MN,Faith Palmer of New Ulm MN,and Paula Harris (Doug) of New Ulm MN; grandchildren, Toby Hermel (April), Mandy Hermel, Travis Hermel, Jacqueline Whiteford (Jeremy), Ashley Hermel (Jeremy Grant),Jade Woltman (Jennifer) Jacob Woltman (Jamie),Jody Loftsgaard (John), Kyle Kapolczynski (Jennifer), Dylan Kapolczynski, (Tyrah) Kacy Kapolczynski, Justin Harris (Emily), Nikki Tauer (Jason) great grandchildren, Avery Hermel, Katelynn Hermel, Brooklyn Hermel, Pehling Whiteford, Vaida Whiteford, Prudence Thompson Hermel, Nova Grant Hermel, Sophie Woltman, Wyatt Woltman, Lucas Woltman, Nick Woltman, Colby Loftsgaard, Mylie Loftsgaard, Madison Loftsgaard, Parker Kapolczynski, Piper Kapolczynski, Pilar Kapolczynski, Landon Kapolczynski, Kody Kapolczynski, Ava Todd, Ellie Stoll, Oakley Seidl, Brady Kapolczynski (Pearl), Carter Harris, Braxton Konakowitz, Kaylee Konakowitz, and Leah Konakowitz

Margel was preceded in death by her parents Millie (Morrow) and Edwin Jacobson, siblings and in-laws,Paul and Barb Jacobson, Pearl and Norma Jacobson, Kenneth and Kitty Jacobson, Esther and Jim Kelly,Fern and Wayne Forseth, Richard and Joyce Woltman, Opal Jenness Woltman, Darlene and Doc Blount, Wanda and Herman Woltman, son-in-law David W Hermel and grand-daughter Emily Woltman.

Margel a unique and creative name originates from Jewish/Hebrew/Greek, meaning Pearl-symbolizes purity and high value. Also, believed to have roots in the Hebrew name Miriam with rich historical significance in the Bible being sister of Moses and Aaron.

Margel grew up in Lake Crystal admiring her brothers and looking up to her sisters. She was known as a tom boy with long braided pig tails, hated school, jumped trains, hitched hiked, and eventually fell in love with her soul mate, Richard (Dick) married on Oct 21, 1956. Their songs were Harvest Moon-Neil Young and Don’t You Know-Della Reese. Together they raised 5 children in Courtland MN and welcomed 41 grandchildren and great grandchildren into this world. Margel also loved her puppies; Cuddles, Snuggles and Missy as well as her cat, DC (Damn Cat). Margel had a strong faith, reading her devotions every day and praying for her loved ones every night.

Margel enjoyed the girls’ annual November shopping sprees, adventure to Jackpot Junction Casino with Fern, the annual September sibling gathering up north and playing 31 for nickels, live Cajun bands at Northern Lights Casino, long talks with her children, winning off her scratch lotto tickets, stove top popcorn (made with bacon grease), Hardees’ biscuits and gravy, reading the Chicken Soup books, living 10 feet out the door from Brenda, down on the farm (just a little sarcasm), showing off her many gifted stuffed and animated animals (just a mere 100 plus or so), wearing her Twins and Vikings T shirts while cheering them on to victory, visiting with Dr Rysdahl – her provider and friend (thank you Scott for giving her, (and us) her last belly laugh), watching the old game show network and Jeopardy, hair, caramel apple suckers, her morning black coffee, her evening hot chai tea, Sunday drives with Dick on any given day of the week, and her evening routine with Dick watching TV, sharing thoughts, a hug, a kiss, exchanging the beautiful words “I Love You” and “Good Night”.

May we remember Margel for her love of her family and friends, her kind heart, her forgiving and understanding nature, her humor, her smile, her strength, her hugs, how her eyes could say it all and the vision of her blowing kisses to us as she said good bye.

Margel was a daughter, a wife, a mother, a friend and forever a child of God. Her memories will always be cherished. She will always be loved, be a part of us and held dearly in our hearts and memories. Dear beloved, we will meet you on the other side.

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