Agnes (Ellefson) Heinzel, 94, of La Crosse, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was born October 21, 1923 to Elias and Hannah Ellefson and baptized at Zion Lutheran Church on November 25, 1923 by R.D.T. Borgen.
She was confirmed April 10, 1938 by Rev. Borgen and attended Evening Star School through 8th grade. She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1942 and then attended Madison Vocational School for a year. Later, with two good friends, she moved to Milwaukee and worked until the end of the war. While in Milwaukee, she met the love of her life, Paul Heinzel. Returning back to the La Crosse region, Aggie and Paul were married at Zion Lutheran Church on June 28, 1947 by Rev. Nordslatten, and together cherished 67 years of a joyful marriage.
Aggie was brought up with a love for music. She and her sisters sang at many occasions, especially at church, and the Ellefson home was a gathering place for musical events. They were blessed with a piano and other instruments so music was an important part of her growing up. Her children continued that love of music as well.
Aggie and Paul loved to travel and always had an interesting story about the people they met and the adventures they had, especially on their trips to Europe, Norway, and Mexico. They never hesitated to take a secondary road and stop to take pictures of interesting barns. They made many friends on their travels and maintained those relationships for many years.
She embodied her Norwegian heritage and shared it with her family and friends throughout her life. As an active member of Sons of Norway, she enjoyed continuing the traditions of the land she loved.
Aggie and Paul were active long-time members of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in La Crosse, where she participated in Ladies Aid and Circle. In traditional Norwegian fashion, all were welcome at the Heinzel kitchen table.
She is survived by her children: Ronald (Stephany), Mark (Diane), the late Michael (Margarita), and Beth Rock (Scott Bauer); grandchildren: Sam Heinzel, Jamie Vogt, Paul Rock, Hannah Boggio, and Christian Heinzel; brother, Reuban Ellefson.
She is preceded in death by her husband Paul, brothers: Elmer, and Myron; sisters: Hazel and Eva, and grandson, James.
Burial at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery.
She was confirmed April 10, 1938 by Rev. Borgen and attended Evening Star School through 8th grade. She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1942 and then attended Madison Vocational School for a year. Later, with two good friends, she moved to Milwaukee and worked until the end of the war. While in Milwaukee, she met the love of her life, Paul Heinzel. Returning back to the La Crosse region, Aggie and Paul were married at Zion Lutheran Church on June 28, 1947 by Rev. Nordslatten, and together cherished 67 years of a joyful marriage.
Aggie was brought up with a love for music. She and her sisters sang at many occasions, especially at church, and the Ellefson home was a gathering place for musical events. They were blessed with a piano and other instruments so music was an important part of her growing up. Her children continued that love of music as well.
Aggie and Paul loved to travel and always had an interesting story about the people they met and the adventures they had, especially on their trips to Europe, Norway, and Mexico. They never hesitated to take a secondary road and stop to take pictures of interesting barns. They made many friends on their travels and maintained those relationships for many years.
She embodied her Norwegian heritage and shared it with her family and friends throughout her life. As an active member of Sons of Norway, she enjoyed continuing the traditions of the land she loved.
Aggie and Paul were active long-time members of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in La Crosse, where she participated in Ladies Aid and Circle. In traditional Norwegian fashion, all were welcome at the Heinzel kitchen table.
She is survived by her children: Ronald (Stephany), Mark (Diane), the late Michael (Margarita), and Beth Rock (Scott Bauer); grandchildren: Sam Heinzel, Jamie Vogt, Paul Rock, Hannah Boggio, and Christian Heinzel; brother, Reuban Ellefson.
She is preceded in death by her husband Paul, brothers: Elmer, and Myron; sisters: Hazel and Eva, and grandson, James.
Burial at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Agnes (Ellefson) Heinzel, 94, of La Crosse, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was born October 21, 1923 to Elias and Hannah Ellefson and baptized at Zion Lutheran Church on November 25, 1923 by R.D.T. Borgen.
She was confirmed April 10, 1938 by Rev. Borgen and attended Evening Star School through 8th grade. She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1942 and then attended Madison Vocational School for a year. Later, with two good friends, she moved to Milwaukee and worked until the end of the war. While in Milwaukee, she met the love of her life, Paul Heinzel. Returning back to the La Crosse region, Aggie and Paul were married at Zion Lutheran Church on June 28, 1947 by Rev. Nordslatten, and together cherished 67 years of a joyful marriage.
Aggie was brought up with a love for music. She and her sisters sang at many occasions, especially at church, and the Ellefson home was a gathering place for musical events. They were blessed with a piano and other instruments so music was an important part of her growing up. Her children continued that love of music as well.
Aggie and Paul loved to travel and always had an interesting story about the people they met and the adventures they had, especially on their trips to Europe, Norway, and Mexico. They never hesitated to take a secondary road and stop to take pictures of interesting barns. They made many friends on their travels and maintained those relationships for many years.
She embodied her Norwegian heritage and shared it with her family and friends throughout her life. As an active member of Sons of Norway, she enjoyed continuing the traditions of the land she loved.
Aggie and Paul were active long-time members of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in La Crosse, where she participated in Ladies Aid and Circle. In traditional Norwegian fashion, all were welcome at the Heinzel kitchen table.
She is survived by her children: Ronald (Stephany), Mark (Diane), the late Michael (Margarita), and Beth Rock (Scott Bauer); grandchildren: Sam Heinzel, Jamie Vogt, Paul Rock, Hannah Boggio, and Christian Heinzel; brother, Reuban Ellefson.
She is preceded in death by her husband Paul, brothers: Elmer, and Myron; sisters: Hazel and Eva, and grandson, James.
Burial at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery.
She was confirmed April 10, 1938 by Rev. Borgen and attended Evening Star School through 8th grade. She graduated from Viroqua High School in 1942 and then attended Madison Vocational School for a year. Later, with two good friends, she moved to Milwaukee and worked until the end of the war. While in Milwaukee, she met the love of her life, Paul Heinzel. Returning back to the La Crosse region, Aggie and Paul were married at Zion Lutheran Church on June 28, 1947 by Rev. Nordslatten, and together cherished 67 years of a joyful marriage.
Aggie was brought up with a love for music. She and her sisters sang at many occasions, especially at church, and the Ellefson home was a gathering place for musical events. They were blessed with a piano and other instruments so music was an important part of her growing up. Her children continued that love of music as well.
Aggie and Paul loved to travel and always had an interesting story about the people they met and the adventures they had, especially on their trips to Europe, Norway, and Mexico. They never hesitated to take a secondary road and stop to take pictures of interesting barns. They made many friends on their travels and maintained those relationships for many years.
She embodied her Norwegian heritage and shared it with her family and friends throughout her life. As an active member of Sons of Norway, she enjoyed continuing the traditions of the land she loved.
Aggie and Paul were active long-time members of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in La Crosse, where she participated in Ladies Aid and Circle. In traditional Norwegian fashion, all were welcome at the Heinzel kitchen table.
She is survived by her children: Ronald (Stephany), Mark (Diane), the late Michael (Margarita), and Beth Rock (Scott Bauer); grandchildren: Sam Heinzel, Jamie Vogt, Paul Rock, Hannah Boggio, and Christian Heinzel; brother, Reuban Ellefson.
She is preceded in death by her husband Paul, brothers: Elmer, and Myron; sisters: Hazel and Eva, and grandson, James.
Burial at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery.
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