Mary Ann Flaschenreim

Mary Ann Flaschenriem, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on March 15 at the age of 83. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Church of St. Anthony in Watkins, MN. A visitation will be held from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 20, at the Church of St. Anthony with a 4:00 PM prayer service. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. The service will be live streamed at www.ertlfuneral.com.

Mary Ann Sylvia (Fuchs) Flaschenriem, the daughter of Aloys and Aurelia (Ophoven) Fuchs was born on March 30, 1941 in Watkins, MN. She attended St. Anthony Catholic School through eighth grade and graduated from Kimball High School. After graduating, Mary Ann moved to Minneapolis and worked as a bookkeeper until the need to support her family brought her back to Watkins, where she met the love of her life. Mary Ann spent 59 years by the side of her beloved husband, Larry, building a life filled with love and laughter, and together they raised five children. She was a constant presence at their sports games, events, and activities, cheering them on with unwavering pride and support.

As a bookkeeper, Mary Ann brought her attention to detail and organizational skills to her work. She managed the books for F&F Service until 1989, when she transitioned to an office role at Langmo Farms, where she worked for more than 20 years. Mary Ann found great joy in volunteering, actively participating in the Watkins Lion’s Club, St. Anthony Church circles, Catholic Aid, Catholic Order of Foresters, and Girl Scouts. She was a loyal supporter of the American Legion, for many years she helped her husband prepare monthly meeting lunches for the members and orchestrated the baking and decorating of over twelve dozen cookies for the annual Christmas party. Additionally, she cherished helping kindergartners at the Watkins Elementary School, where she earned the affectionate nickname ‘Gramma.’

Her love of baking was legendary, and her homemade donuts were a highlight of the annual F&F Service Open House. But it was her sewing skills that brought her daughters so much joy. She spent countless hours creating matching outfits, dresses, and treasured baby quilts that will be remembered for years to come.

As a grandmother, Mary Ann was a doting and loving presence in the lives of her twelve grandchildren and five (soon-to-be six) great-grandchildren. She spoiled them with love, attention, and delicious treats, like her famous banana bread, and they adored her for it.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Hilltop Nursing Home for the compassionate care and support they provided to Mary Ann during her time with them. We are also forever grateful to the hospice team, who brought love, comfort, and dignity to her final days. Their kindness, empathy, and expertise were a blessing to our family, and we will always be thankful for the care they provided.

She is survived by her five children, Dan ‘Flash’ (Penny) Flaschenriem of Watkins, Robert (Julie) Flaschenriem of Watkins, Jane (Peter) Kampen of Prior Lake, Nancy (Roger) Nohner of Jordan and Lou Ann (Tom) Flaschenriem Fickett of Cold Spring; her twelve grandchildren, Connor, Tanner, Cameron, Abby, Alex, Leo, Katelynn, Kim, Kristin, Jacob, Hunter, and Nathan and her five great-grandchildren; her siblings Rich Fuchs, Marjorie (Tom) Simmons, and Allen (Cheryl) Fuchs and sister-in-laws Clara Witte, Agnes (Dave) Hennen, Hilda Hahn, Irene Rohr and brother-in-law Edwin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry, parents Aloys and Aurelia; and brothers James and Michael.

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