Marcella Dammann

Marcella B. Dammann, age 94 from Springfield, formerly from Lamberton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Sleepy Eye Medical Center in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 1 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lamberton with a Facebook livestream at Stephens Funeral Service Facebook page. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday.  Interment will be at Lamberton Cemetery. As a tribute to Marcella and Stanley, and to support the community, we invite people to the American Legion Auxiliary Fall Luncheon for fellowship following the burial. Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Marcella Bertha (Berg) Dammann was born April 15, 1928 to Henry and Ella (Koch) Berg in Wanda, Minnesota. She graduated from Lamberton High School and went to work at the bank in Lamberton. Marcella was married to Stanley Dammann on November 24, 1947. Together they would raise six children. Marcella worked at Valley View Manor in Lamberton as a medication aid. She was very active in the community and served on the ambulance crew. Marcella attended many parades over the years, supporting her husband. She was an active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Marcella was involved with the American Legion Auxiliary, where she was the oldest living member. Marcella was an amazing cook and baker and always cooked food and snacks for family gatherings. She enjoyed playing cards and loved baseball, especially the Minnesota Twins.

Marcella is survived by her children: Carol (Michael) Allen of Plymouth, Susan (David) Young of St. Paul, Janell (Clem) Paschal of Minneapolis, Jill (Sandy) Zats of St. Paul and Sara (Rob) Kimm of St. Paul; grandchildren Andrew, Stacy, Christopher, Alison, Liz, Kate, Chad, Mark, Megan, Nathan, Laura, Jacob, Madeline, Marcy, Ethan, and Morgan; nine great grandchildren; sister Gladys Polzin of Windom; and many other relatives and friends. Marcella is preceded in death by her husband Stanley, son Bryan, parents, two brothers, and two sisters.