Loretta M. Moe, 78, Owatonna

Loretta M.  Moe, 78, of Owatonna, died Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Homestead Hospice House.
Loretta was born December 23, 1936, in Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of John and Gertrude (Heidi) Rassman. The family moved to Claremont in 1951. Loretta then moved to Owatonna where she graduated from Owatonna High School in 1956. She was united in marriage to Donald Moe on November 19, 1955, at St. John Lutheran Church. The couple made their home near Owatonna. She worked at Jerry’s Supper Club and then began working for Northwestern Bell in 1976. The telephone company later became US West (Century Link) and from there she retired in 1998. She also worked as a caregiver at the Unity House #5 in Owatonna. Donald died in 1980.
Loretta enjoyed reading, crocheting and needlework. She was a lifetime member of the VFW, and also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Telephone Pioneers.
She is survived by a daughter, Julie Maxwell of Billings, Montana; a son, Randy (and Julie) Moe of Owatonna; 10 grandchildren Sarah (and Simon) Escamilla, Heidi Wencl, Holly (and Jason) Neubauer, Erin Wencl, Andrew Wencl, Derek (and Abby) Moe, Evan Moe, Anna Moe, Jerilyn Maxwell and Nicole (and Cortney) Foss; five great grandchildren Nico Moe, Olivia Blumers, Mikenna Blumers, Emily Blumers and Quentin Escamilla. Loretta is also survived by her brothers Eugene (and Frances) Rassman of Owatonna, Robert Rassman of New York, and Gordon (and Gladys) Rassman of Owatonna; a sister Betty (and Allen) Buss of Owatonna; best friend, Tina Knudson; and many nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Moe; an infant son Scott in 1958; her parents; a sister Mary Anderson; and two brothers Allan Rassman and Wayne Rassman.
Memorial services were held Friday, March 20, 2015, with The Reverend Jonathan Davis officiating. Interment will be in the Aurora Lutheran Cemetery in Havana Township. Memorials are preferred to Homestead Hospice House. Arrangements by Michaelson Funeral Home.