After a life of love and quiet grace, Clara Wollmann, 89, has passed.
What remains is memory — and the gratitude of those she loved.
The story begins in 1931, with the arrival of a life that would be cherished by many.
Clara held deeply to the Methodist faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
Some find their compass in faith. Clara was among them.
Clara Wollmann, 89 of Parker, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Touchmark at All Saints Assisted Living Center in Sioux Falls. A Family Funeral Service will be at 1:00 PM Monday, June 15, 2020 at the United Methodist Church in Parker. A Public Visitation will be held form 3:00-6:00 PM Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the church with a Prayer Service starting at 6:00 PM. In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association. Clara Margaret was born on January 19, 1931 on the farm near Monroe to Albert and Ida (Wynalda) Deelstra. After completing the 8 th grade at Monroe, she left school to take care of her mother when she became ill. On July 28, 1954, she was united in marriage to Arnold Wollmann. They farmed near Hurley while also running the Kitchen Café. She was a fantastic cook, and her specialty was the hot beef sandwich, cinnamon rolls, and homemade buns. She loved visiting with everyone, especially children. She would talk to anyone and the coffee was always on. Grateful for having shared her life are her children, Debra (Lee) Washington, Sioux Falls, Judy (Dean) Sturzenbecher, Parker, and Albert (Gail) Deelstra, Sioux Falls; 16 grandchildren, Ed (Tina) Sage, Lanna (Joel) Tramp, Dustin (Amberlee) Sage, Amanda (Karl) Barfuss, Cody Sturzenbecher, Kyle Sturzenbecher, Derek (Bethany) Washington, Rachel (James) Krier, Jamila Bajelan, Lee (fiancé Jalen) Washington, Layla Bajelan, Ahmed Bajelan, Mariam Bajelan, Steve Sage, Troy (Cami) Deelstra, and Joel Deelstra; 23 great grandchildren, Mariah, Nadalee, Jarrin, Kayden, Stran, Halee, Lincoln, Isaac, Jamal, Meadow, Eli, Norah, Kynslee, Jycob, Jeremyah, Kadar, Amirah, Maisey, Miranda, Jacob, Paisley, Brinlee, and Wakely; Sons-in-law James Sage, Crofton, NE, and John Bajelan, Kearney, NE; sister-in-law Theresa Deelstra, Parker; brother-in-law Melvin Wollmann, Madison; special extended family Madonna (Tom) Sparrow, Annie Olson, and many nieces and nephews; and family friends Floyd (Jim) and Kim Pesicka, Platte. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Arnold in 2011, daughters Marilyn and Paula, brothers Rueben, Jake, John, Bill, and sisters Lena, Edith, and Clara.
