Mabelle Augusta Kreklau

Mabelle Augusta Kreklau, 88, of Sebeka went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday January 27, 2011. Mabelle was born on March 7, 1922 in Sebeka, Minnesota to Albert and Clara Milbradt. She married Robert Kreklau on March 8, 1941. They raised eight children. Mabelle worked at the Green Pine Acres Nursing home for twenty years after her husband died. She was a life long member of Zion Lutheran Church in North Germany Township; baptized, confirmed, and married. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert; Son Gary; Sister Linda Wells, brothers Rodney and Dale Milbradt; son’s-in-law; Gene Lange and Darrell Cloud. Mabelle is survived by her children: Robert (Kathy) Kreklau of Crozet, Virginia; Larry Kreklau of Wadena; Gale Kreklau of Sebeka; Rita Lange of Brooklyn Park; Douglas (Cindy) Kreklau of Grimes Iowa; Randy Kreklau of Sebeka and Wendy Cloud of Sebeka; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; one brother; three sisters; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and relatives. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Monday, January 31, 2011 at the Wevley Funeral Home in Sebeka, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Zion Lutheran Church in North Germany Township with Pastor Linden Wendzel officiating. Faye Mavis will serve as organist. Congregational hymns include “My Hope is built on nothing less,” “My Faith looks up to Thee,” “What a Friend we have in Jesus,” and “I Know that My Redeemer Lives.” Active Casketbearers are Richard Olson, Steve Kreklau, Miles Kreklau, Murlyn Kreklau, Luther Kreklau and Curtis Kreklau. Interment will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery.