Frieda M.

Luetzow

Frieda (Blase) Luetzow

The soul of our Mother, Wife, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Christian friend went to be with the Lord forever in heaven on February 9, 2016.

Frieda, or Pee Wee, as her father nicknamed her was born in the Town of Lebanon on August 26, 1926, the youngest child of Otto and Minnie (Zahn) Blase. She was delivered by "pop" and welcomed by her siblings, Theodore, Ruth (Nass), Lois (Lohman) all of whom are now reunited to sing together forever in God's choir.

She was baptized into the kingdom of God on September 10, 1926 and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lebanon where her "pop" was the Principal and organist.

Upon graduation from Watertown High School in 1944 she began her banking career in Watertown and Lake Mills, retiring from the Clerk of Courts office in Jefferson. Always good with numbers, she was the go to for phone numbers and birthdates.

She touched many lives through her activities with the Lutheran Women's' Mission Society, St. Paul's Choir, visiting shut ins, volunteering at Bethesda, and teaching Sunday school and Vacation Bible School. Frieda has also been a longtime supporter and volunteer at Lakeside Lutheran High School, St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Lake Mills, and treasurer of St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery. She truly set a good example of a humble Christian servant for us to follow.

In 1947 while singing in the choir at St. Paul's in Lake Mills she met Harry Luetzow. They married in 1949 and have been blessed with two sons and daughters-in-law, Tom (Sue) and Tim (Lori). She was further blessed with five grandchildren, John Luetzow, Mark (Bethel) Luetzow, Liesse (Matt) Foley, Bill (Hannah) Luetzow and Rachel (Luke) Ptasienski as well as 11 great grandchildren. One great grandson, Isaiah Foley was waiting for her.

She enjoyed attending the many sporting and musical events of her children and grandchildren and made friends wherever she visited. Her love of family was only superseded by her love of her Savior whose arms she now rests in forever. Others who celebrate having known her include many nieces and nephews as well as countless loving and helpful friends whose support and care have been greatly appreciated throughout her last months.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Lake Mills.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2016, at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills and also after 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church until the time of services.

Burial will be in St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Cemetery in Lake Mills.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church and School in Lake Mills, Lakeside Lutheran High School, or a charity of the donor's choice.

A special thank you for the excellent care received from the wonderful professionals at Rainbow Hospice and Fort Healthcare.

Special thanks also to Pastors McKenney, Rath and Tomhave.

Jesus said "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die." –John 11:25-26 NIV

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