Anna Brackelsberg

Anna Brackelsberg age 77, of Madelia, Minnesota died on January 2, 2022, at Madelia Health - Hospital in Madelia. Anna Marie was born May 17th, 1944 at the old Lorretto Hospital in New Ulm, MN to Frank J. and Dorothy (Schweiss) Beck. She grew up in Fairfax, Minnesota until 1959 when the family moved to Madelia. In 1961 she met Ken Brackelsberg, the love of her life. They were married on October 26th, 1963 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Madelia. They remained in Madelia and raised their sons Kevin and Vinnie. Anna was employed at Etter's Cafe, Zimmerman Variety, and then at Seibert's Grocery, which later became Sunshine Foods. She retired after working 50 years on Main Street, 39 of those years were at the grocery store. She was a member of St. Mary's, Catholic Aid and CCW. She enjoyed gardening, antiques, puzzles, baking, her home, and most of all spending time with her family. Anna is survived by her sons, Kevin Brackelsberg and Vinnie (Ashley) Brackelsberg; grandchildren, Cheryl, Mark, Mary and Ben; great grandchildren, Jade, Leila, Bentley, Reyna, and Luca; brothers, Tom (Debi) Beck, Steve (Sheila) Beck, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by husband Kenneth Brackelsberg (December 10, 2001), her parents; brothers, Francis and Paul; sisters, Ruth and Mary; brother in law, John Breiter No services will be held. Private family burial to be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel in Madelia.