Agnes Krenzel

Agnes Krenzel, 77, of rural Orrin, ND died Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the St. Aloisius Nursing Home of Harvey. Funeral services will be held at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church of Anamoose on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the church. Prayer services with Rosary services will be on Friday at the church at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Orrin.
Agnes was born on July 27, 1946, in Harvey. She was the daughter of Otto and Catherine (Schneider) Krenzel. Agnes attended grade school in Orrin and graduated from Anamoose High School. Agnes spent her whole life on the family farm until she moved to the St. Aloisius Nursing Home of Harvey in December of 2023. She was a true farmer and worked hard on the farm doing whatever was needed whether it was cooking, milking cows, hauling bales, or driving truck. Agnes loved spring and all the new baby animals on the farm. Agnes was a caregiver for her parents until their deaths. She had a heart of gold and would do anything for her family and friends.
Agnes was active in her church first in Orrin and later in Anamoose. She was also a member of the Right To Life. She also served on the Pierce County Election Board. Agnes spent many hours sewing for herself and her family, doing crafts, gardening, and canning.
Agnes is survived by her brother and best friend, Leo Krenzel of Orrin; brother and sister-in-law, Rudy and Regina Krenzel of Germany; two sisters-in-law, Deb Krenzel of Horace, ND and Karen Krenzel of Harvey; several nieces and nephews. Agnes was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Joe, Otto, Pius, Romanus, Hugo, and Tony; nephew, Billy Krenzel; niece, Angela Krenzel; and sister-in-law, Sharon Krenzel. Arrangements with Hertz Funeral Home of Harvey.