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Bette Monk Obituary
Becker - A Celebration of Life will be 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2019 at Rejoice Lutheran Church in Clearwater for Bette Jean Monk, 88 of Becker who passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital on Friday, surrounded by her loving family. Pastor Marlene Elmstrom will officiate and burial will be at Clear Lake Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will begin after 3:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon at the church in Clearwater. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Becker.
Bette Jean was born on August 3, 1930 in Clear Lake to Herman and Effie (Pederson) Schuldt. She married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Monk on April 10, 1954 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. Bette earned her master's degree in teaching from St. Cloud State University. She touched the lives and hearts of many, especially her students. Bette was very active, always on the go and keeping busy. She was a Red Hatter, a Clear Lake Lioness and a member of Rejoice Lutheran Church. She is the cornerstone of family and faith. Bette enjoyed traveling, reading, being at the lake and wouldn't think of missing beer thirty.
Survivors include her daughters, Deena Monk-Kobow of Becker and Karie (Mark) Gohman of Clear Lake; granddaughters, Markie Gohman and Carlee Kobow; brother, Gary (Karen) Schuldt of Clear Lake; brother in law, Lee (Rosemary) Monk of Clearwater; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob in 2013; and son in law, Ron Kobow.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at the St. Cloud Hospital for the diligent and compassionate care that was shown to Bette.
Memorials are preferred to Rejoice Lutheran Church/Mortgage in Clearwater.
Obituary, guestbook and video tribute available online: www.williamsdingmann.com
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Kathy Fleegel
February 17, 2019
Our thought and Prayer's are with Betty's family at this most difficult time !
Lennora (Maly) Schill
February 17, 2019
Bette was my 8th grade teacher in Clearwater. I've always considered her my favorite and the best teacher I ever had.
My Sympathy and prayer.
Mary Wilson
February 12, 2019
My prayers & thoughts are with Karie & Deena during this time of great loss. God's Peace!
Deb Finn (Giesen)
February 11, 2019
I was shocked and so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. When I came to Clearview as a new teacher in 1977, Bette was such a great mentor. I know she was a fabulous teacher, because I would hear about her from students then and continue to hear about her from former students I am still in touch with now! I know she was so excited about coming to our CV Alum Reunion last summer, but then circumstances kept her from attending. I wish I could have had a chance to see her again, so I could have thanked her in person. She will be greatly missed, but her legacy is carried on by all those she taught!
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