Hazel E. Baldner, 84, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Hospital — Rochester, Saint Marys Campus, after sustaining an accident at her home last Saturday night.

Hazel Ellen Wester was born Nov. 1, 1931, in Reynolds, North Dakota, the daughter of Frank and Ellen (Moore) Wester. She was a graduate of Grand Meadow Schools. On Aug. 16, 1952, Hazel married the love of her life, Walter David Baldner, Jr. in Austin. To this union three sons were born, and for over 50 years the family farmed south of Austin on the Baldner family farm. Hazel was devoted to her family while working and enjoying her life with her constant companion, Walter Jr. She enjoyed many adventures in her life, which included family events, sporting events, birthday parties, church events and card club. Hazel also loved to sew and bake. She belonged to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin. Hazel took each day as it came and relied on God to help and sustain her throughout her life. She was compassionate and loyal to all who knew her, and will be dearly missed.

Hazel is survived by her three sons, David (LaVonne “Loni”) Baldner of Austin, Minnesota, Dean (Rhonda) Baldner of Austin, Minnesota, Wayne (Jodie) Baldner of Brownsdale, M Minnesota N; six grandchildren, John Baldner, Alisha (Zach) Martinson, Mandy Hanson, Kassie Baldner, Jason (Tina) Baldner and Jessica Baldner; 10 great-grandchildren, Taylor, Joslyn and Carson Peck, Nolyn and David Martinson; Penelope and Bennet Hanson, Kiley and Karter Baldner, Tristan Baldner; many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Ellen Wester; her beloved husband “Junior” Walter in 2006; and her sister Arlene.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 18, 2016, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin with Intern Pastor Lisa Meshke officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment is at Rose Creek Enterprise Cemetery, rural Austin. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.