Betty Wischnak

Betty Wischnak, age 84, resident of Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, formerly of Vergas, MN, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, under the care of Red River Valley Hospice on Thursday, November 10, 2016.

Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at Furey Funeral Home in Frazee, MN. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2016, at Furey Funeral Home. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Elizabeth Margaret "Betty" Wischnak was born June 20, 1932, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Gordon and Edwina Vogt. Betty married Rudy Wischnak June 21, 1952. They made their home in Vergas and were blessed with 7 children: Mike, Karen, Jeff, Kelly, Dan, Kevin and Tracey. Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed.

Betty is survived by 6 children: Mike (Sue) Wischnak of Wagner, SD, Karen (Rod) Kugler of Pelican Rapids, MN, Kelly Wischnak of Vergas, MN, Dan Wischnak of Lehr, ND, Kevin Wischnak of Detroit Lakes, MN and Tracey (Kurt Church) Wischnak of Erhard, MN; 16 grandchildren;18 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Lois (Gene Sullivan) Tucker and 1 brother, Dennis (Rose) Vogt.

Preceding Betty in death were her parents, Gordon and Edwina Vogt; her husband, Rudy Wischnak; 1 son, Jeff Wischnak; 1 sister, Doris Irey; and 2 brothers: Jim Vogt and Irv Vogt.

Betty's family would like to thank Hospice of the Red River Valley for of the compassion and care.