Betty Louise Scrabeck, 91

Published 9:39 am Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Betty Louise Scrabeck, 91, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Saint Marys Campus, surrounded by her family.

Betty Louise Scrabeck, 91

Betty Louise Huntley was born Jan. 8, 1925, in Joplin, Missouri, the daughter of Jerry and Nettie (Potter) Huntley. Betty’s mother died at a young age, and Betty assisted in raising her sisters. She worked as a housekeeper for 60 years for several local families, including Dr. Harold Swift, Dr. Francis and Ruth Meany, and Terri and Barbara Meany. These families were her employers, but also her close friends. Betty married Odell Reuben Scrabeck on July 23, 1973, in Mason City, Iowa. The couple enjoyed over 42 years of marriage. Betty enjoyed the outdoors, especially spending time on the patio and caring for her flower gardens. She was a country music lover and played the keyboard and accordion. Betty was a great cook, and she also spent some of her leisure time doing puzzles and crosswords. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Betty is survived by her husband Odell Scrabeck of Austin, Minnesota; her children Darlene (Delbert) Anderst of Lake City, Minnesota, Dorothy Graff of Purdy, MO, Danita (William) Young of North Mankato, Minnesota, and David Halverson of Davenport, Iowa; Barbara Mensink (daughter-in-law) of Rushford, Minnesota; Denise (David) Schwartz of Newport, Minnesota, Rodrick Scrabeck of Austin, Minnesota, Michael (Laura) Scrabeck of Hayden, Indiana, Diane (Brad) Minske of Northfield, Minnesota, David (Jeff Lenzen) Scrabeck of Rockville, Minnesota, Brian (Evie) Scrabeck of Hayden, Idaho, Debbie (Tom) Hanson of Austin, Minnesota, Dean (Tomoko) Scrabeck of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Dennette (Kenny Wytaske) Anderson of Lansing, Minnesota; 51 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Jerry and Nettie Huntley, two sons Jerry David Mensink and Russell Mensink, two daughters Donna Wencl and Dianne Hansen, four sisters, five brothers, and two grandsons.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2016, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Pastor Dennis Tamke of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.