December 27, 1928 – Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Service Information
Lakewood Chapel in Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, July 5, 2014
12 Noon
Visitation Information
Lakewood Chapel in Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, July 5, 2014
1/2 hour prior to services
Letty Marie Vognsen, age 85, of Otsego, Minnesota and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, July 1st, 2014 at her residence.
She was born on December 27, 1928 in Albert City, Iowa the daughter of Ray & Esther (Wenell) Gustafson.
On September 17, 1946 , Letty M. Gustafson and Lester P. Vognsen were joined in holy marriage at The Covenant Church in Albert City, Iowa. God blessed their marriage with four children.
Letty and Lester worked side by side for twenty-five years at their Coast-to-Coast Store in Marshalltown, Iowa.
She played and taught piano. Letty also was an accomplished organist. She formerly belonged to The Central Christian Church in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Letty enjoyed quilting and made a king size quilt for each of her grandchildren. Letty and Lester enjoyed traveling.
Survived by loving husband: Lester P. Vognsen; children: Sherlyn (Wayne) Valentin of San Antonio, Texas, Mark (Cynthia) Vognsen of Otsego, Monte Vognsen of Madison, Wisconsin and Julie (Jim) Dudash of Gainesville, Florida; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; a sister: Dorothy Franseen of Spencer, Iowa; other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents: Ray & Esther Gustafson.
Funeral services for Letty Vognsen will be held on Saturday, July 5th at 12 Noon at Lakewood Chapel in Minneapolis. Pastor Lindy Purdy will officiate and entombment will follow.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 5th ½ hour prior to services at Lakewood Chapel in Minneapolis.
my prayers go up for Mrs.Vognsen’s family. I knew your family for many yrs through CCC & Coast to Coast. Monte,my classmate, I have fond memeories of you & your family. Letty was a wonderful person. I am so glad I had the pleasure of knowing her. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Love to your Dad. Diana
I am so sorry. Letty and Les both have a special place in my heart and memories. I worked for Letty and Les at Coast-To-Coast for two years and think about the two of them often. Your dad and mom were always up beat about everything and kept a smile all the time. If you would be so kind as to give me an address for Les I would like to write to him. Thank you.
My condolences to the family. I have very fond memories of your mother and all the time you spent in Marshalltown. All the best, Tom Press
Monte & family; I am so sorry about the passing of your Mom. I was out of state at the time & am now wanting to share my sympathies! She was a beautiful and sweet lady! Diana