Norma Krell, 86, Owatonna

Norma Jean Krell, 86, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at her residence.

Norma was born April 29, 1938, in Owatonna to the late Elmer F. and Lillian Marie Larson Linse. She was raised in Owatonna where she graduated from Owatonna High School in 1956.

Norma enjoyed gardening, traveling out West with her family, baking and canning of all kinds. She decorated her house for every holiday with Thanksgiving and Christmas being her favorite. Norma had a beautiful collection of duck decoys and cook books from wherever she traveled.

She married Eugene Krell on Oct. 19, 1974, in St. Columbanus Catholic Church in Blooming Prairie.

She retired from Joston’s after 55 years of faithful and dedicated service. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Norma is survived by her husband, Eugene; children, Vincent (Debbie) Krell of Las Vegas, Diane (Jim) Butler of Geneva, Denise (Dan) Frissora of Jacksonville and David (Jeannie) Krell of Columbus, Ind.; two brothers, Gene Linse and Dean Linse of Owatonna. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family will receive friends Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Owatonna, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial to follow in Sacred Heart Church Cemetery. Following the burial, a reception will take place at Michaelson Funeral Home, 1930 Austin Road, Owatonna. Services will be live streamed at https://wearelivetoday.com/norma-krell.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Norma’s honor to St. Mary’s School, 730 South Cedar Ave., Owatonna, MN 55060.