Anna Agnes Nistler, 89, of Shooks, MN went home to Our Lord on July 21, 2020 while residing at the Good Samaritan Society, Blackduck, MN.
A community visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 24th with Rosary and sharing of memories starting at 7:00 PM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kelliher. Please consider wearing a face mask as well as social distancing.
Due to pandemic concerns, a private Mass of Christian Burial (for immediate family only) will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kelliher, MN with Rev. John Christianson officiating. Interment following at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Shooks, MN.
Anna was born November 16, 1930 at home in Saum, MN, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Bruzas) Parochka. She attended grade 1-8 at the Saum School and graduated from Kelliher High School in 1948. Anna married Andrew Nistler on August 26, 1952 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shooks. Together they built a dairy farm where they lovingly raised 14 children.
She was an active member in the community including Shooks Christian Mothers, Shooks Homemaker’s, Bone-builders, American Legion Auxiliary Post #470, North Beltrami County Heritage Board and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Anna enjoyed camping & fishing, playing cards, baking, filling the “magic freezer”, playing cribbage and dummy boards, reading, doing puzzles, square dancing and gardening- especially flowers. She also enjoyed traveling with Andrew - including most of the United States, Mexico, Canada and Italy. Anna will be remembered for her deep faith in God and love of family.
Anna is survived by her 14 children; Carol (Lloyd) Sobieck of Chaska; Loretta (Gary) Bjerke of Pinewood; Mary (Jerry) Geerdes of Shooks; Mike (Cathy) Nistler of Kelliher; Tony (Ann) Nistler of Bemidji; Elaine (Joe) Omann of Cold Spring; Judy (Randy) Dallman of Eden Prairie; Colleen (Kevin) Rook of Thief River Falls; David (Beatrice) Nistler of Shooks; Leonard (Justine) Nistler of Shooks; Roger (Michelle) Nistler of Walker; Mark (Kate) Nistler of Farmington; Ed (Charity) Nistler of Sartell and John (Shelley) Nistler of Bemidji; 47 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren with four on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Andrew in 2012; parents; 4 brothers, Joseph (Nellie) Parochka, Frank (Amelia) Parochka, Leon (Marian) Parochka, and Paul (Ermaline) & (Eldor Schlumpburger) Parochka; 3 sisters, Ella (Charles) Makusky, Christine (Ferdinand) Neft, and Bertha (Gregor) Froelich; grandson, Jeffrey Geerdes & twin grandsons, Jeremy and David.
Anna’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the love and care provided by the Blackduck Good Samaritan Society staff.
- Cease Funeral Home, Blackduck, MN
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1940 Census: Josef Parochka (52) born about 1888 in Lithuania, was farming in Battle, Beltrami, Minnesota. He was married to Mary Parochka (51) born about 1889 in Lithuania. Children: Leon (21), Christine (18), Paul (14), Bertha (12), and Anna (9).
A community visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 24th with Rosary and sharing of memories starting at 7:00 PM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kelliher. Please consider wearing a face mask as well as social distancing.
Due to pandemic concerns, a private Mass of Christian Burial (for immediate family only) will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kelliher, MN with Rev. John Christianson officiating. Interment following at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Shooks, MN.
Anna was born November 16, 1930 at home in Saum, MN, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Bruzas) Parochka. She attended grade 1-8 at the Saum School and graduated from Kelliher High School in 1948. Anna married Andrew Nistler on August 26, 1952 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shooks. Together they built a dairy farm where they lovingly raised 14 children.
She was an active member in the community including Shooks Christian Mothers, Shooks Homemaker’s, Bone-builders, American Legion Auxiliary Post #470, North Beltrami County Heritage Board and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Anna enjoyed camping & fishing, playing cards, baking, filling the “magic freezer”, playing cribbage and dummy boards, reading, doing puzzles, square dancing and gardening- especially flowers. She also enjoyed traveling with Andrew - including most of the United States, Mexico, Canada and Italy. Anna will be remembered for her deep faith in God and love of family.
Anna is survived by her 14 children; Carol (Lloyd) Sobieck of Chaska; Loretta (Gary) Bjerke of Pinewood; Mary (Jerry) Geerdes of Shooks; Mike (Cathy) Nistler of Kelliher; Tony (Ann) Nistler of Bemidji; Elaine (Joe) Omann of Cold Spring; Judy (Randy) Dallman of Eden Prairie; Colleen (Kevin) Rook of Thief River Falls; David (Beatrice) Nistler of Shooks; Leonard (Justine) Nistler of Shooks; Roger (Michelle) Nistler of Walker; Mark (Kate) Nistler of Farmington; Ed (Charity) Nistler of Sartell and John (Shelley) Nistler of Bemidji; 47 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren with four on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Andrew in 2012; parents; 4 brothers, Joseph (Nellie) Parochka, Frank (Amelia) Parochka, Leon (Marian) Parochka, and Paul (Ermaline) & (Eldor Schlumpburger) Parochka; 3 sisters, Ella (Charles) Makusky, Christine (Ferdinand) Neft, and Bertha (Gregor) Froelich; grandson, Jeffrey Geerdes & twin grandsons, Jeremy and David.
Anna’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the love and care provided by the Blackduck Good Samaritan Society staff.
- Cease Funeral Home, Blackduck, MN
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1940 Census: Josef Parochka (52) born about 1888 in Lithuania, was farming in Battle, Beltrami, Minnesota. He was married to Mary Parochka (51) born about 1889 in Lithuania. Children: Leon (21), Christine (18), Paul (14), Bertha (12), and Anna (9).
Anna Agnes Nistler, 89, of Shooks, MN went home to Our Lord on July 21, 2020 while residing at the Good Samaritan Society, Blackduck, MN.
A community visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 24th with Rosary and sharing of memories starting at 7:00 PM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kelliher. Please consider wearing a face mask as well as social distancing.
Due to pandemic concerns, a private Mass of Christian Burial (for immediate family only) will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kelliher, MN with Rev. John Christianson officiating. Interment following at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Shooks, MN.
Anna was born November 16, 1930 at home in Saum, MN, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Bruzas) Parochka. She attended grade 1-8 at the Saum School and graduated from Kelliher High School in 1948. Anna married Andrew Nistler on August 26, 1952 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shooks. Together they built a dairy farm where they lovingly raised 14 children.
She was an active member in the community including Shooks Christian Mothers, Shooks Homemaker’s, Bone-builders, American Legion Auxiliary Post #470, North Beltrami County Heritage Board and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Anna enjoyed camping & fishing, playing cards, baking, filling the “magic freezer”, playing cribbage and dummy boards, reading, doing puzzles, square dancing and gardening- especially flowers. She also enjoyed traveling with Andrew - including most of the United States, Mexico, Canada and Italy. Anna will be remembered for her deep faith in God and love of family.
Anna is survived by her 14 children; Carol (Lloyd) Sobieck of Chaska; Loretta (Gary) Bjerke of Pinewood; Mary (Jerry) Geerdes of Shooks; Mike (Cathy) Nistler of Kelliher; Tony (Ann) Nistler of Bemidji; Elaine (Joe) Omann of Cold Spring; Judy (Randy) Dallman of Eden Prairie; Colleen (Kevin) Rook of Thief River Falls; David (Beatrice) Nistler of Shooks; Leonard (Justine) Nistler of Shooks; Roger (Michelle) Nistler of Walker; Mark (Kate) Nistler of Farmington; Ed (Charity) Nistler of Sartell and John (Shelley) Nistler of Bemidji; 47 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren with four on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Andrew in 2012; parents; 4 brothers, Joseph (Nellie) Parochka, Frank (Amelia) Parochka, Leon (Marian) Parochka, and Paul (Ermaline) & (Eldor Schlumpburger) Parochka; 3 sisters, Ella (Charles) Makusky, Christine (Ferdinand) Neft, and Bertha (Gregor) Froelich; grandson, Jeffrey Geerdes & twin grandsons, Jeremy and David.
Anna’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the love and care provided by the Blackduck Good Samaritan Society staff.
- Cease Funeral Home, Blackduck, MN
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1940 Census: Josef Parochka (52) born about 1888 in Lithuania, was farming in Battle, Beltrami, Minnesota. He was married to Mary Parochka (51) born about 1889 in Lithuania. Children: Leon (21), Christine (18), Paul (14), Bertha (12), and Anna (9).
A community visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 24th with Rosary and sharing of memories starting at 7:00 PM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kelliher. Please consider wearing a face mask as well as social distancing.
Due to pandemic concerns, a private Mass of Christian Burial (for immediate family only) will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kelliher, MN with Rev. John Christianson officiating. Interment following at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Shooks, MN.
Anna was born November 16, 1930 at home in Saum, MN, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Bruzas) Parochka. She attended grade 1-8 at the Saum School and graduated from Kelliher High School in 1948. Anna married Andrew Nistler on August 26, 1952 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shooks. Together they built a dairy farm where they lovingly raised 14 children.
She was an active member in the community including Shooks Christian Mothers, Shooks Homemaker’s, Bone-builders, American Legion Auxiliary Post #470, North Beltrami County Heritage Board and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Anna enjoyed camping & fishing, playing cards, baking, filling the “magic freezer”, playing cribbage and dummy boards, reading, doing puzzles, square dancing and gardening- especially flowers. She also enjoyed traveling with Andrew - including most of the United States, Mexico, Canada and Italy. Anna will be remembered for her deep faith in God and love of family.
Anna is survived by her 14 children; Carol (Lloyd) Sobieck of Chaska; Loretta (Gary) Bjerke of Pinewood; Mary (Jerry) Geerdes of Shooks; Mike (Cathy) Nistler of Kelliher; Tony (Ann) Nistler of Bemidji; Elaine (Joe) Omann of Cold Spring; Judy (Randy) Dallman of Eden Prairie; Colleen (Kevin) Rook of Thief River Falls; David (Beatrice) Nistler of Shooks; Leonard (Justine) Nistler of Shooks; Roger (Michelle) Nistler of Walker; Mark (Kate) Nistler of Farmington; Ed (Charity) Nistler of Sartell and John (Shelley) Nistler of Bemidji; 47 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren with four on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Andrew in 2012; parents; 4 brothers, Joseph (Nellie) Parochka, Frank (Amelia) Parochka, Leon (Marian) Parochka, and Paul (Ermaline) & (Eldor Schlumpburger) Parochka; 3 sisters, Ella (Charles) Makusky, Christine (Ferdinand) Neft, and Bertha (Gregor) Froelich; grandson, Jeffrey Geerdes & twin grandsons, Jeremy and David.
Anna’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the love and care provided by the Blackduck Good Samaritan Society staff.
- Cease Funeral Home, Blackduck, MN
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1940 Census: Josef Parochka (52) born about 1888 in Lithuania, was farming in Battle, Beltrami, Minnesota. He was married to Mary Parochka (51) born about 1889 in Lithuania. Children: Leon (21), Christine (18), Paul (14), Bertha (12), and Anna (9).
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