Menzel, Betty K. age 70, of Bloomington. Born on June 10, 1936 in rural Motley, MN. Died on April 21, 2007 in Bloomington, MN. Preceded in death by parents, John & Evelyn (Powell) Ford; brothers, Robert and Gordon Ford; father-in-law, Henry Menzel; and brother-in-law, John Novotny. Survived by husband of 50 years, H. Eugene Menzel; children, Karla Menzel, Minnetonka, Kelvin (Arla) Menzel, Glendale, AZ, Kent (Kara) Menzel, New Ulm, MN; grandchildren, Tyler, Krista, Joshua, Elizabeth, Olivia and Leah; siblings, sister-in-law, Marlys Ford, Stanley (Carolyn) Ford, Duane (Myra) Ford, Shirley (Frank) Sayovitz, Dean (Karen) Ford, and Linda (Bob) Westvig; sister-in-law, Irma Novotny; brother- in-law, Ronald (Sally) Menzel; mother- in-law, Lydia Menzel; many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorial service 11 AM Monday, April 30, at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 9201 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington. Gathering of family and friends 1 hour before service at church. Washburn-McReavy Werness Brothers 952-884-8145
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.