Lucille Joyce (Ordorff) Weldele, age 88 of Buffalo, Minnesota, passed away November 11, 2020.
She was born June 7, 1932 in her grandparent’s log home in Buffalo Township, Minnesota to George and Florence (Mosher) Ordorff. Lucille graduated from Buffalo High School, class of 1950. She worked in Hopkins at Minneapolis Moline where she was employed as a keypunch operator, becoming first in speed at her craft; an accomplishment of which she was very proud. She worked there until she was joined in Holy Matrimony to Jerome Warren Weldele on September 15, 1951 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Buffalo. Together they purchased the Bodem’s Homestead where they made their home and farmed the land with their family.
Lucille worked at Parkview Care Center as a nurse’s aide and as an administrative assistant from 1965 until her retirement in 2010.
She played self-taught piano and the Cajun accordion. She and Jerome appreciated their time at the family cabin in Akeley, Minnesota. Lucille enjoyed baking and was known for her homemade bread. She loved to entertain. Christmas was very important to her and it filled her with joy to have her whole family home and friends stop by. Her kind and generous heart gave her the opportunity to make many friends, and she had a smile for everyone. She will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerome; son, John; granddaughter, Emma Lucille Handt; parents, George and Florence; and sister, Beverly Kowalke.
Lucille is survived by her children, Tonia (Dale) Wagner, Lisa (Craig) Thibodeau, Julie Weldele, Ava (Bruce) Stensby, and Jessica (Eric) Handt; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters, Vernice Kowalke and Marlys (James) Schermer; daughter-in-law, Sandy Weldele; and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 16, 2020 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Buffalo, MN. Interment to follow at St. Mark’s Cemetery- Pelican Lake.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Due to COVID-19 guidelines, we ask that all attendees abide by social distancing regulations and practice safe precautions by wearing a mask if planning to attend the visitation and/or service.
Julie,
Thinking of you on the loss of your mother.
My deepest sympathy to you all during this time.
Your Mother was a lovely lady and always wonderful to talk with “back in the day” when I was young. May God bless his returning angel.
Thinking of you all during this sad time. Lucille was special to many and will be sorely missed.
Deepest sympathy to your family. Lucille always had a smile
Ken and judy klatt
Deepest sympathy to your family. Lucille always had a smile. Hugs
My sympathies to all of you for your Mom’s passing. I have such special memories of your Mom and Dad all dressed up heading to the Friday night dances with the Petersons while I got to stay with all of you. God’s Blessings!
Our deepest sympathy to the family..Lucille always had a smile and a kind word. She was always kind.
Sending you all hugs and love on the passing of Lucille. Although I haven’t seen her in years, I do have wonderful memories from my childhood visits to the farm. Always admired her kindness and beauty. She was a gem.
Julie, Lisa and all of your family, I am so sorry for your loss. Lucille was a beautiful woman on both the inside and outside. I will always remember what a striking couple your parents were.
Hugs to you!
I am fortunate that I had the opportunity to know Mrs. Weldele and spend time at the farm; I will never forget those times. No matter how old I get, I will always call my friend’s parents Mr. & Mrs.
Julie & Ava, my heart goes out to you and your family. May God & angels comfort you in your sorrow.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. My deepest sympathy to everyone. Lucille was a beautiful person inside and out.
Tonia- we haven’t seen each other in a long time but us “W’s” have to stick together! I got to know your mom at Parkview- and while she recovered from various issues. Losing a mom is hard work-I know!! Blessings to you all
Cousin Lucille was born in the log cabin where my family and I lived until we had a new house built when I was age 12. My Dad was her Godfather. She was such a pretty lady, and so easy to talk to. Our condolences to her family.
Our sincere condolences to Lucille’s family. She was a sweetheart.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in the loss of your Mom, Toni (Van Erp) Duerr and Tony Duerr
Deepest sympathy to your family
Julie, Ava, and family,
My deepest sympathy is with you in your moments of sorrow but my joy rises with yours as Lucille finds comfort in the presence of God.
So sorry for the loss of your mom, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Julie,Ava,and family
You are in my thoughts at this time.
Lucille was a beautiful lady, in spirit as well as physical beauty. Always wanted our Moms to visit again as we’re close growing up. My Mom talked of how she used to bike to her house. Remember working with her at Parkview and always chatted with her in the office about our families. She and Jerome were a nice and striking couple! She was so gracious and easy to talk to. I’m sure she will be missed dearly, but know our Moms are visiting in heaven. They are in peace now with Jesus! My deepest sympathy to all the Weldele family.
Julie and Weldele family, I have a wonderful memory of your parents and the great food and music at a weekend at the cabin for the cajin party. I still remember seeing the northern lights for the first time on that trip. A wonderful gift your family shared with me when I was living in MN. Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.