LeVonne TeLoris Rehnelt, 82

Published 9:14 am Monday, November 15, 2010

LeVonne TeLoris Rehnelt, 82, of Austin, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 at the Austin Medical Center.

LeVonne T. Rehnelt

LeVonne was born Jan. 29, 1928 in Fillmore County, to Theodore and Leona (Johnson) Opsahl. She graduated from high school and on June 15, 1946 she was united in marriage to Leonard Rehnelt at St. Theodore Church in Albert Lea. LeVonne was a homemaker. She was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church, the Eagle’s Auxiliary and the V.F.W. Auxiliary. She enjoyed embroidery, reading, crossword puzzles and watching the Twins.

Fond memories by family and friends include, time at the river, where everyone was always welcome, and Christmas Eve at LeVonne and Leonard’s. LeVonne always said, “there is always room for one more”, so it was not uncommon for one of the kids or grandkids to bring a friend. The Lord was always present in her heart and soul. Blessed be her memory.

Lavonne is survived by her husband, Leonard Rehnelt, Austin; children: Sandi (Harold) Brandt, Austin; Steven (Rita) Rehnelt, Wabasha; Jeanette (Steve) Myers, Claremont; Roberta (Mark) Aswegan, Ramsey; Michael (Lila) Rehnelt, Hayfield; Robert Rehnelt, Zumbro Falls; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, John (Vera) Opsahl, Bloomington; sisters: Mavis (Zebbe) Sheridan, Ingleside, Ill.; Judy (David) Johnson, Austin; and Victoria (Merrill) Sparks, Austin.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Leona Opsahl; brother, Curtis Opsahl; sisters: Nancy Ratzloff and Patricia Forslund.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov.17, 2010 at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 p.m. and also one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Wednesday.

The honorary casket bearers will be: Tracy Brandt, Travis Myers, Lucas Myers, Justin Anderson, Tyler Rehnelt, Ryley Rehnelt, Jerad Lawson, Jesse Lawson.