Celia Norgren, 85, of rural Elizabeth died Monday, November 21, 2011 at her home.
Celia Delores Norgren was born on July 4, 1926 in Friberg Township, rural Fergus Falls, Minnesota the daughter of Alfon and Frances (Schleske) Kugler. She was baptized and confirmed in the St. Paula�(TM)s Lutheran Church and attended rural school both in Friberg Township.
Celia and Clifford Norgren were married on June 7, 1946 in the Trinity Lutheran parsonage in Fergus Falls. After their marriage they lived and farmed in Friberg Township until moving to their home by Fergus Falls in 1949. While farming by Fergus Falls they started Norgrena�(TM)s Auto Wrecking where Celia did the bookkeeping. Cliff passed away on March 11, 2001 and Celia moved to her home by Elizabeth in 2003. Celiaa�(TM)s hobbies included canning, baking, fishing, hunting, dancing, playing cards and rummage sales. She also enjoyed visiting and talking with people. The most important things in her life were family, grandkids and their business.
She is survived by five sons, Rodney of Fergus Falls, Ricky (Betsy) of Underwood, Ronnie (Bonnie) of Dalton, Rocky (Kathy) of Erhard and Randy (Rachelle) of Fergus Falls; one son-in-law, Jerry Hauge of Underwood; 22 grandchildren, Kari (Jim) Ott, Tracey (Steve) Bergh, Jarid (Allyson) Norgren, Jadel (Desy) Norgren, Jolene (Tim) Melendez, Kelly Norgren, Kimberly Bache, Jesse (Sheila) Norgren, Michelle (Michael) Johansen, Melissa (Scott) Fronning, Melanie (Eric) Wagner, Angela Hedstrom, Aaron Rudh, Casondra Hauge, Lucas (Heather) Norgren, Kristi (Chad) Christianson, Josie (Darrin) Norgren, Shane Baker, Laranda (Tom) Drechsel, Riston (Sarah) Norgren, Larissa Norgren and Larinda Norgren; 44 great-grandchildren, Austin, Shawna, Ivy and Amanda Ott, Derik and Tyler Bergh, Dustin, Cody, Joshua, Lauren and Skye Norgren, Kyle Norgren, Dillion Taylor, Sophia and Gabby Melendez, Eric Norgren, Destiny Wold, Tyler Bache, Nicole Norgren, Natalie, Kate and Zachary Johansen, Cole, Sabrina, Carsten and Caleb Fronning, Paige, Christian and Braeden Wagner, Noah, Isaiah and Kaillou Hedstrom, Cadynce, Jullian, Reid and Tyson Norgren, Devin, Kalli, Brooklyn and Mason Christianson, Jordan and Jake Nehk, Braxten Drechsel and Gavin Norgren; one sister, Alta Schmidt of Fergus Falls; one brother, Soren (Mavis) Kugler of Fergus Falls; and by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford; daughter, Debra Hauge; daughter-in-law, Diane Norgren; two sisters, Iona Norgren and Irene Rocholl; four brothers, Orman, Harry, Jerry and Raymond Kugler. Celiaa�(TM)s family would like to thank New Dimensions Home Health Care, Lakeland Hospice, Jeanette Osborne, Eric and Montana for the wonderful cares that she was given.
Funeral Service: 2 pm Monday, November 28, 2011 at Zion Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls
Visitation: Sunday from 1 pm to 7 pm with a Prayer Service at 6 pm and the family present from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, and also one hour prior at the church.
Clergy: Rev. Marv Abrahamson and Rev. Paul Nelson
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery in Fergus Falls
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson of Fergus Falls
Condolences: www.glendenilson.com