Betty J. Flicker

Betty Jane (Wuellner) Flicker, 79 year old resident of Pierz, died Thursday, September 12, 2013, at Harmony House of Pierz, MN, after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's disease. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, September 16, at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierz with Father Kenneth Popp officiating. Burial will take place in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Pierz. Friends may call from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, September 15, and from 9:30–10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 16, at St. Joseph's Church in Pierz. A Christian Mothers rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. and parish prayers will be prayed at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph's Church. Betty was born August 7, 1934, in Pierz, MN, to the late Margaret & Otto Wuellner. She grew up on the family farm near Pierz. She married Leon Flicker on August 26, 1952, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierz, MN, where they lived and raised their eight children. While raising their family Betty also worked at Munsingwear and Rollie's Bar, which they purchased in 1976 and renamed it Flicker's Bar. They owned and operated that business until their retirement in 1991. After retirement, Betty worked at the Pierz Villa for several years. Betty enjoyed traveling, playing cards and spending time with her family and friends. Betty will be dearly missed by her husband of 61 years, Leon, and their eight children: Keith (Hazel) of Nowthen, MN; Brenda (Ryan) Athman, of Princeton, MN; Bruce (LeaAnn) of Hillman, MN; Julie (Gary) Athman of Lino Lakes, MN; Jean Flicker (Ken Allen) of Pierz, MN; Janice (Brian) Waytashek of Lino Lakes, MN; Denise Flicker (Todd Tisler) of Bemidji, MN; and Paul (Li) of White Plains, NY. As well as twenty grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Brothers Donald Wuellner of Pierz, MN; Otto (Arlyn) Wuellner of Little Falls, MN and John (Jeanette) Wuellner of Little Falls, MN; Sisters, Elaine (Elroy) Meyer of Pierz, MN; Leora Poster of Pierz, MN. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Norman and Ronald Wuellner; sister, Doris and husband, Frank Hurrle; sister-in-laws, Deloria Wuellner and Catherine Wuellner; and brother-in-law, Lawrence Poster. Pallbearers are some of her grandchildren: Kyle Flicker, Neil Athman, Sarah Athman, Aaron Schulte, Joelle Waytashek, and Kristin Sczublewski. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN (320)632-5242 www.shelleyfuneralchapels.com

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Betty J. Flicker

August 7, 1934 - September 12, 2013