Esther Ebnet

Esther E. Ebnet age 93 of Sleepy Eye, MN, formerly of Wabasso, MN died Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Divine Providence Nursing Home in Sleepy Eye. Funeral service will be held 10:30 AM on Friday, April 20, 2018 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday, April 19, 2018, also at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, with a prayer service at 7:30 PM and continuing one hour prior to the service on Friday. Interment will be in the St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery. The Sunset Funeral and Cremation Association is handling the arrangements.Esther Emma Ebnet was born May 24, 1024 to Henry and Ida (Hauth) Siegmann in Stately Township, Brown County, Minnesota. She grew up and attended country school near Dotson, MN. On June 14, 1945 Esther married George Ebnet at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso and moved to a farm in New Avon Township, east of Wabasso. After George’s death, Esther remained on the farm for several years before moving to Springfield, MN. Six years ago she became a resident of the Divine Providence Senior Living in Sleepy Eye, MN and most recently was living in the nursing home at Divine Providence.Esther was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and friend, who was loved by everyone. After just a few months as a resident of Divine Providence Senior Living she was voted “Resident of the Year”. Esther truly loved to be around people. She was an excellent listener to what others had to say, and loved visiting with family, friends, neighbors and relatives. She was always so grateful to others for any little thing that was done on her behalf.On Saturday, April 14, 2018 Esther died at the Divine Providence Nursing Home at the age of 93.Esther is survived by her five children; one daughter, Mary (Kenneth) Wiese of Comfrey, MN, four sons, Gene (Terese) Ebnet of New Ulm, MN, Kenneth (Sharon) Ebnet of Wabasso, MN, Jerry (Cyndee) Ebnet of Kasson, MN and Mike of New Ulm, MN; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Caroline Welsch of Sleepy Eye, MN; one brother-in-law, Albert (Donna) Ebnet of Springfield, MN; and many friends.She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, George Ebnet, her parents, Henry and Ida Siegmann, one grandson, Robert Wiese, five brothers, Edward, Clarence, Walter, Elmer and Albert, and seven sisters, Frieda, Rose, Mary, Laura, Ida, Irene and Lucille. Also preceded in death by many brothers and sisters-in-law.