Laura M. Stangl

Laura M. Stangl, 92 year old resident of Pierz, MN passed away to eternal life at the Pierz Villa in Pierz, MN. Her husband, Conrad, daughter-in-law, Bernadette were by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, July 11 at 10:30 A.M. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 P.M. of Friday at the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Pierz, MN and from 9:00-10:00 A.M. on Saturday at the funeral home. Christian Mothers will pray the rosary at 4:30 P.M. followed by parish prayers at 7:00 P.M. on Friday evening at the funeral home. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Laura was born in Lastrup, Minnesota on May 23, 1917 to the late Alois and Priscilla (Kapsner) Langer. She married Conrad Stangl on September 25, 1939 and they enjoyed 69 years together farming in Pierz Township until they retired and moved to the City of Pierz. Laura and Conrad were honored with an Outstanding Community Service Award from the Catholic Aid Association's St. Joseph and St. Mary's Society on August 21, 1988. Laura enjoyed sewing, knitting, quilting, playing cards, gardening and cooking. She was active with the Pierz Nutrition Center. She was devoted to her family and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Laura is survived by her husband, Conrad Stangl of Pierz, MN; daughters, Marlene Nicholson and husband, Ron, of Mankato, MN, Mary Ellen Wilde and husband, Jim, of Amboy, MN; son, Daniel Stangl and wife, Bernadette, of Pierz, MN; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Reinhard Langer of Pierz, MN, Wilfred Langer of Roseville, MN, Regina Derfler of Pequot Lakes, MN and Victor Langer and wife, Doris, of Pierz, MN; sisters-in-law, Irene Langer of Minneapolis, MN and Regina Langer of Pierz, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alois and Priscilla; brothers, Benjamin Langer, Tony Langer and Edward Langer; In-laws, Emogene Langer, Bernadine Langer, Annella Langer and Harvey Derfler.