Lorraine H. Feltmann

1932 - 2025

Lorraine H. Feltmann, age 92, of Norwood Young America, Minnesota, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Waconia, Minnesota.

Funeral Service was held Friday, February 28, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at St. John's Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America, with interment following in the church cemetery. Visitation was held Friday, February 28, 2025, from 10:00-11:00 A.M., one hour prior to the service, all at church. Clergy Officiating, Pastor Joshua Bernau; Organist, Rita Luecke; Congregational Hymns, "How Great Thou Art," "Amazing Grace," "Take My Hand, Precious Lord"; Casket Bearers, Bill Diedrich, Eugene Widmer, Ronald Grimm, Kraig Buckentin, Hunter Stone, Brandon Stone.

Lorraine H. (Herrmann) Feltmann was born on July 11, 1932, on the Wolter Family Farm in Young America Township, Carver County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Mike A. and Helena (Wolter) Herrmann. Lorraine was baptized in August of 1932 by Rev. Oriesen and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth on April 11, 1946, both at St Paul's Evangelical Reformed Church in Hamburg, Minnesota. Lorraine received her primary education at the District #41 Country School in rural Norwood Young America.

On September 17, 1950, Lorraine was united in marriage to Leonard Feltmann by Rev. Oriesen at St. Paul's Evangelical Reformed Church in Hamburg. Lorraine and Leonard made their home on a farm in rural Young America. Their marriage was blessed with one son, Richard. Lorraine and Leonard shared over 33 years of marriage before Leonard passed away on August 26, 1984.

Lorraine was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. She helped Leonard around the farm for many years. Lorraine also worked with her sister, Diann, at the Republic/Northwest Airlines retail store for 7 years. Following that, she worked at Young America Corp. for a number of years. Lorraine was an active member at St. John's Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America. She also participated in 4-H for 24 years.

Lorraine took great pride in caring for and raising their farm animals. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting doilies, and crafting. She enjoyed traveling and snowmobiling during the winters. She spent her downtime drawing and coloring. Spending time with family and friends was something she truly enjoyed. Blessed be her memory.

Lorraine is survived by her grandsons, Russell Feltmann of Norwood Young America, MN, Sean Feltmann and his significant other, Rita Johnson of Glencoe, MN; great-grandchildren, Reagan and Mena Feltmann; brother-in-law, Donald Stoeckmann of Rosemount, MN; nieces and nephews, Kim Stone, Mark Buckentin, Kraig Buckentin; great-nieces and great-nephews, Megan Buckentin, Matt Buckentin, and Hunter Stone; best friends, Wade and Judy Anderson, Krista Felt, and Lydene Vinkemeier.

Lorraine was preceded in death by husband, Leonard Feltmann; son, Richard Feltmann and his wife, Janis; parents, Mike A. and Helena Herrmann; sister, Diann Stoeckmann; grandparents, Gerhard and Hilma Wolter, Michael C. and Elizabeth Herrmann.

Arrangements by Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel in Norwood Young America. www.mcbridechapel.com