Agnes Elizabeth Lestina

Agnes E. Lestina, 96 years old and a resident of Long Prairie, MN, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 07, 2006, at the Long Prairie Memorial Nursing Home. Agnes Elizabeth Stattelman was born on July 20, 1910 near Clinton, MN, to Henry & Elizabeth (Schaller) Stattelman, the 5th of 6 children. Agnes was a school teacher when she met and married Everett John Lestina. Following her marriage she became a homemaker and raised her family of 6 children. She returned to teaching between the birth of her fifth and sixth child. She continued her career in education until her retirement at age 65. Survivors include her sons, Dale (Bonnie) Lestina, Michael (Gretchen) Lestina; daughters, Carol (Peter) Mattes, Lois (Stephen) Lestina-Yost and Kay (Mike) Verness; sister, Florence A. Stattelman; 9 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Services for Agnes E. Lestina were held privately. Arrangements are with Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service (West Chapel) Little Falls, MN.