Penny Lee Redetzke

Penny Lee Redetzke 03/07/1957 - 06/19/2014 Penny Lee Redetzke, age 57, of Menahga, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga. Penny was born on March 7, 1957 to Gerald and Geraldine (Thompson) Knudson in Grafton, ND, where she spent her childhood, was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran church, and graduated from Drayton High School. She was united in marriage to Randolph Gordon Redetzke on June 17, 1987 in Crookston, MN. This union was blessed with two sons: Joshua and Matthew; and one daughter: Kimberly. Penny spent much of her time at home where she was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting, spending time with her two dogs, and most of all, being with her family. Penny will be lovingly remembered by her husband Randy, two sons: Joshua Redetzke (fiance' Stephanie Ritcher) of Wadena; Matthew Redetzke of Menahga; one daughter: Kimberly Redetzke of Menahga; and grandson; Ryker Redetzke, Three sisters: Debbie (Frances) Bellamy of Drayton, ND, Mary Knudson of Grafton, ND, and Cheryl (Bruce) Nadeau of Belcourt, ND, and many relatives and friends. Penny is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Timmy and Mike Knudson and maternal grandparents: Gerhard and Hulda Thompson and paternal grandparents Gust and Julia Knudson. A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Menahga with Pastor John Ramsbacher officiating. RuthAnn Kinnunen will be the organist. The active urn bearer will be; Matthew Redetzke. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. A luncheon will be hosted by the church following the memorial service. To view the video tribute or to leave on line condolences please visit www.jonespearson.com.