Hazel Messer

Memorial services celebrating the life of Hazel Messer, age 90, of Wadena, and formerly of Bertha, MN, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 1, 2011 in the Wadena Evangelical Church with Pastor Chuck Lamason and Reverend Dr. Randy Tabor officiating. Hazel was born January 29, 1921, near Verndale to the late Ira and Mable (Mangles) McDonald. She was united in marriage to Wesley Messer on January 1, 1941, in a double ring ceremony with her sister, Ella Buchanan and her husband Charles. Both couples celebrated over 50 years of marriage. Hazel lived her life helping others, and working hard. Hazel loved to cook, bake, do needlework, knit, craft, journal, travel, read, and was always very lucky in cards. She was a member of the WSCS Church group, Ladies Aid, Homemakers Club, TOPS, and the Humphrey Manor Resident Council. Hazel’s faith was strong and very important to her. She led by example, always being thankful and feeling blessed. She passed away on March 25, 2011, at the age of 90 years, in Wadena. She will be missed greatly and remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Hazel is survived by her children Richard (Deanne Pfeffer) of Princeton, Thomas of Menomonie, WI, Edward (Barb Hamper) of Helena, MT, Rachael “Shelly” (Jeron Winter) of Sartell, Michael (Mary Menshek) of Zimmerman; 12 grandchildren & 17 great-grandchildren; brother Charles McDonald of Pengilly; sisters Ella Buchanan of Wadena and Marian Plautz of Zimmerman; brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews, cousins; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Wesley on June 25, 1997; daughter Jaynell Messer-Haug; son-in-law Allen Haug; grandson Jake Haug; and great-grandson Tyler. Blessed be the memory of her life and the love she gave so unconditionally. The family extends a special thank you to John and Margaret Pohlman for their gentle loving care given to our mother. We are truly blessed. Honorary pallbearers will be Donald Roline, Roger “Butch” Messer, Bud Theil, Arnie Kephart, John Pohlman, and Glen Winter. Pallbearers will be Hazel’s grandsons & great-grandsons Ron Messer, Ricky Messer, John Piere, Bill Piere, Brandon Messer, Curt Messer, and Cory Messer. Burial will be in the Moran Cemetery.

Hazel Messer

January 29, 1921 - March 25, 2011