Gladys L Hatleli

Gladys L. Hatleli, 92 of Rushford, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.Gladys was born November 19, 1918 in Winona to Lewis and Jessie Mae (Pickle) Luetje. She graduated from Winona High School in 1936 and worked for H. Choate and Co. in Winona for 5 years, after graduation. She later worked in the offices of Rushford High School, Rushford Lutheran Church and P & J Motors of Rushford. On November 21, 1942, she married Llewellyn Hatleli in Nevada, MO. He preceded her in death on June 16, 1995. Gladys is a member of Rushford Lutheran Church and its WELCA.Gladys loved animals, scrabble, crossword puzzles, gardening, cooking and was well known for her amazing cherry pies. She enjoyed every minute she spent with her family and she loved them and the Lord with all of her heart.She is survived by three sons, Dennis (Diane) of Lake City, Jon (Cathy) of Rushford and Mark (DeAnn) of Elgin; five grandchildren, Daniel (Sara) of Black River Falls, WI, David (Betsy) of Milwaukee, WI, Christian of Blaine, MN, Jennifer (Bryan) Boland of Spring Valley and Andrea of Iowa City, IA; three great-grandchildren, Aaron and Rachel Boland and Annabelle Claire Hatleli.She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and sister, Marian.Funeral Service will be 2 p.m., Friday, September 30 at Rushford Lutheran Church with the Reverend Roger Michaelson officiating. Burial will follow at Rushford Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until the time of the service at the church.Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service of Rushford is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share a memory of Gladys in her online guestbook and view her video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/249559