Annella C. Clasemann, age 85, went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 9, 2021, surrounded by her family at the Solvay House in Duluth. She was born to Roman and Adelaide (Terhaar) Kulzer, the fifth child of nine. Annella grew up on a dairy farm in Sauk Centre, MN and graduated from St. Francis Catholic high school.
Shortly after graduation, she met the love of her life, Alois Clasemann, and they were married on July 2, 1958, and together they raised seven children on their dairy farm in Long Prairie, MN. She helped her husband on the farm and could drive any tractor…she was her husband’s perfect companion, working alongside together. Annella was a creative and talented person. She sewed her wedding dress and made most of her own clothing. Annella was an inspirational speaker, giving talks to women’s groups and to school children. She supported her children’s activities and was involved in 4-H; teaching her children many important life lessons such as, sewing, cooking, gardening and most importantly, about Jesus. Annella’s biggest love was the Lord, and her favorite topic was Jesus. She blessed her children as they headed out the door and showed her faith with joy!
Annella was a member of the Prairie Prominaders and would make matching square dance outfits for her and her husband, as they performed in many towns and street dances. She also loved to polka, waltz, and dance the Scottish. Annella and Alois belonged to the neighborhood card club that met once a month and had great fun playing ten-point smear.
Annella is survived by her husband of 63 years, Alois, her children, Kathleen (Dennis) Bastian, Lisa (Terry) Thies, Paul Clasemann, Sara (Randy) Platt, Dona (Jeff) Carlson, Tina (Tom) Lassard, and Janice (Doug) Merrill; grandchildren, Adam (Allie) Bastian, Grant Bastian, Maisey (Bjorn) Wahlquist, Colin Thies, Cody Thies, Michael (Ashley) Clasemann, Steve (Tracy) Clasemann, Rachael Platt, Rylie Platt, Jake (Lucy) Carlson, Mackenzie Carlson, Nicholas Lassard, Benjamin (Lena) Merrill; great grandchildren, Nolan, Maya, Nora and Molly Clasemann, Davina Merrill and Anja Bastian; siblings, Elsie Bromenshenkel, Janet Kulzer, Roman (Mary) Kulzer, and Marina (George) Blackwood; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services were held Friday, December 17, 2021 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Carlton, MN. Interment service was at the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery in Saginaw, MN.
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