Luzella Edith Kaasa

Luzella Edith Kaasa was born on August 27, 1924 to Marinus and Dora Jensen in Albert Lea. Zella was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. She grew up in Albert Lea and graduated from Albert Lea High school in 1942. On October 19, 1947 Zella was united in marriage to Gordon Kaasa at Trinity Lutheran Church. Later they resided in Golden Valley, MN for 17 years. In 1972, they returned to Albert Lea. Zella was employed as the baker at Southwest Jr. High. Zella lived her faith in God and she loved to share it with all. She was very active at Trinity Lutheran Church, participating in Bible Study, singing in the choir and serving on Church Council. After retiring, she went on mission trips to Bogotá, Columbia and Trinidad. Zella was an avid gardener of flowers. She enjoyed baking, cooking and had an amazing gift of hospitality. Zella loved taking care of her grandchildren. Making quilts for her family was one of her favorite pastimes. She loved being involved in any of her children and grandchildren's activities. They were her greatest treasure and a part of her will live on through them. She was a good friend to many. Anyone who knew her saw how she liked to serve other people. Survivors include her children, Bruce Pat Kaasa of Richland Center, WI, Bonnie Mark Holmes of Monticello, MN, Tim Dawn Kaasa of Glenville, and Cindy Cliff Wuerflein of Albert Lea; grandchildren, Bryan Kaasa, Katie Brian Puls, Rebecca Walter Belenky, Wendy Dale Nygaard, Jeremy Gina Holmes, Kellen, Taryn and Devin Kaasa, Ryan Sadie Wuerflein, Brett Wuerflein and Brooke Travis McKinney; great-grandchildren, Drew Puls, Zachary, Nathan, Jonathan and Kate Nygaard, McKenzie and Paige Holmes and Tucker McKinney; sister, Marge Jim Hanson of Prescott, AZ; brother, Mervin Marcy Jensen of Brainerd, MN; sisters-in-law, Mary Jensen of Albert Lea, Mary Jensen of Fort Dodge, IA, Lucille Stachowski of Milwaukee, WI, Dorothy Kaasa of Mankato, MN, and Ag Kaasa of Chippewa Falls, WI; many nieces and nephews. Zella was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gordy; daughter, Julie in infancy; brothers, Alfred, Clarence, and Kenneth Jensen, Fred Marge Jensen, and Harry Maye Jensen, sisters, Gen Kenny Seeger and Lucile "Toots" Russell Hassler; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenny Francis Kaasa, Orton Delores Kaasa, Robert Kaasa, Melvin Kaasa, Ada Sherley Westland, and Helen S. W. Kaisersatt. Zella's family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Kammerer, Dr. Laurie, the staff of Crossroads Community Hospice and Homestead Hospice House of Owatonna for their exceptional care and concern.