A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday Oct. 27, 2012, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church (5218 Bartlett Blvd.) in Mound, with Rev. Mike Michalk and Padre Howie Krienke officiating. Visitation was also held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26 at the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia, and at the church 1 hour prior to the service a prayer service was held at 7 p.m. on Friday evening.
Clara Emma Merchant was born on July 3, 1929, in Waconia, the daughter of Otto and Magdalena (Thun) Bollmann. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia.
Clara was a loving mom, grandma and great-grandma. During Clara's lifetime, her doors were always open to anyone in need. She took care of many foster children when her own family was still with her, raising them together as a family. She had a passion for working outside in her flower gardens, even selling plants from her home. Clara's favorite color was red, be it in flowers or any outfit she would wear. In her spare time, Clara liked to go to garage sales.
Clara was preceded in death by her daughter Debra Jean Merchant; father and mother Otto and Magdalena Bollmann; brothers Erwin, Arthur, Henry, Julius and Raymond Bollmann; and sisters Caroline Kuehn, Dorothy Altenhofen, Elsie Pratley, Viola Lovel, Eleanor Krienke, La Verna Curfman and Gertrude Raymer.
Clara is survived by her loving family: sons and daughter-in-law, grandson, great-granddaughter, nieces, nephews, foster children and friends.
Casket Bearers were Charles Merchant, Jim Merchant, Mike Merchant Sr., Mike Merchant Jr., Rick Quast, Adam Gerber.
Arrangements were made with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday Oct. 27, 2012, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church (5218 Bartlett Blvd.) in Mound, with Rev. Mike Michalk and Padre Howie Krienke officiating. Visitation was also held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26 at the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia, and at the church 1 hour prior to the service a prayer service was held at 7 p.m. on Friday evening.
Clara Emma Merchant was born on July 3, 1929, in Waconia, the daughter of Otto and Magdalena (Thun) Bollmann. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia.
Clara was a loving mom, grandma and great-grandma. During Clara's lifetime, her doors were always open to anyone in need. She took care of many foster children when her own family was still with her, raising them together as a family. She had a passion for working outside in her flower gardens, even selling plants from her home. Clara's favorite color was red, be it in flowers or any outfit she would wear. In her spare time, Clara liked to go to garage sales.
Clara was preceded in death by her daughter Debra Jean Merchant; father and mother Otto and Magdalena Bollmann; brothers Erwin, Arthur, Henry, Julius and Raymond Bollmann; and sisters Caroline Kuehn, Dorothy Altenhofen, Elsie Pratley, Viola Lovel, Eleanor Krienke, La Verna Curfman and Gertrude Raymer.
Clara is survived by her loving family: sons and daughter-in-law, grandson, great-granddaughter, nieces, nephews, foster children and friends.
Casket Bearers were Charles Merchant, Jim Merchant, Mike Merchant Sr., Mike Merchant Jr., Rick Quast, Adam Gerber.
Arrangements were made with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia.
Family Members
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Caroline W. Bollmann Gust
1905–1984
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Viola Mathilda Maria Bollmann Lovel
1910–1995
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Henry G. Bollmann
1912–1991
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Raymond Paul Bollmann
1914–2007
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Elsa Bollman Pratley
1917–1973
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Eleanora Louisa Bollmann Krienke
1918–1997
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Gertrude Bollmann Raymer
1920–2001
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Arthur William Bollmann Sr
1923–1982
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Laverne Lucille Bollmann Curfman
1926–2000
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