Ann Klemmensen, 85, Ellendale

Ann M. Klemmensen, 85, of Ellendale, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at Koda Living Community.
Ann was born Aug. 23, 1929, on the family farm in Berlin Township, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry and Clara (Anderson) Thompson. She was baptized on Sept. 22, 1929, and confirmed her faith on June 18, 1944. 
She attended and graduated from Ellendale High School. Ann was married to Donald “Bill” Klemmensen on June 11, 1947. The couple farmed on Ann’s family farm for many years. Bill died Dec. 20, 2011.
Ann was a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church in Ellendale, where she taught Sunday school and was a member of the church choir. She was an avid reader. Music played a great part in her life. She particularly enjoyed old time music and she taught herself how to play the harmonica. She enjoyed quilting and dancing and spending time with her coffee friends. 
Most importantly, though, was her family. She loved being with them at every opportunity. Bill and Ann enjoyed their travels to Europe, Asia, Hawaii and South America and Caribbean cruises. 
She is survived by three sons, Doug (and Jan) Klemmensen of Ellendale, Larry (and Carol) Klemmensen of Coon Rapids, Lonny (and Sue) Klemmensen of New Richland; a sister, Carol Larimore of Bixby; 10 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her husband Donald “Bill” Klemmensen (2011); two brothers, Henry and James Thompson; and three sisters, Oriet Grunwald, Alene Grunwald and Audrey Misgen.
Visitation was at First Lutheran Church Ellendale on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at First Lutheran Church Ellendale with the Rev. Richard Sliper officiating. Interment will be in the First Lutheran Cemetery in Ellendale. Memorials are preferred to donor’s choice. Arrangements made by Michaelson Funeral Home.