Sue Ann Barbknecht

Sue Ann Barbknecht age 79, of Waseca, MN, passed away on November 7, 2023, at Three Links Reflection Care Center in Northfield, MN.

Born on July 2, 1944, in Blue Earth, MN, Sue was the daughter of Clarence and Gladys (Martin) Johnson. She attended Waseca Central High School. On August 12, 1961, Sue was united in marriage to Lester Barbknecht at St Paul Lutheran Church in Waseca. Together, they raised three children, Lori, Larry, and Robert.

Sue spent much of her career working at Brown Printing Company in Waseca. She enjoyed tending to her gladiolus flower garden. Sue was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville where she served in various roles. She enjoyed planning and executing group bus tours throughout the Midwest. Sue especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Sue is survived by her children: Lori of Waseca, Larry of rural Waseca, Robert (Andrea) of Eden Prairie; grandchildren: Amanda, Brittany, Sara, Abbi, Anna, and Luke; great granddaughter, Lilah, siblings: Neil, Sidney (Marlys), and Terry; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Wayne (Roseanne) Barbknecht and Donald (Barbara) Barbknecht; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Sue was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers: Keith and Steven.

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Third Street Chapel of Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service in Waseca. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville with Rev. Kristian Bjornstad officiating. Interment will be in St. John Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Iosco Township, Waseca County.

Sue’s family would like to offer a special thank you to the Allina Hospice Team and the staff at Three Links Reflection Care Center for their compassion and care.

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