F. Kathleen Hettler, 91, Fergus Falls, MN

F. Kathleen “Kay” Hettler, 91, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at Pioneer Retirement Community in Fergus Falls.

She was born April 30, 1916, in Haydenville, Ohio, the daughter of John and Josephine (Walker) Norris. She attended country school in Laurel, Ohio, and graduated from Union Furnace High School in Union Furnace, Ohio.

She attended Anderson College and Theological Seminary in Anderson, Ind., and graduated from Mayville State Teacher’s College in Mayville, N.D. Kathleen taught school in Grand Forks, N.D., and at Adams Elementary School in Fergus Falls, retiring in 1986.

Kay has enjoyed music over the years, including several church choirs along with the Sons of Norway Choir of Fergus Falls. She also enjoyed traveling during the summer months.

Preceding her in death were her parents, John and Josephine Norris; husbands, Ray L. Finlay and Joseph Hettler; three brothers, Frederick, Stanley and John Norris, Jr.; and one sister, Mary Jo Sparks.

Her family includes three daughters, DeLoma Finlay (Dwayne) Combs of Anderson, Ind., Marsha Finlay of Bakersfield, Calif., and Pamela Finlay (David) Morris of Macomb, Mich.; five grandchildren, Daniel (Angela) Combs, Darla Couch, Derek (Kerri) Combs, David (Kym) Plivelich and Douglas (Amanda) Plivelich; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Bill Sparks; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to: Anderson University School of Theology, Office of Development, 1100 E. 5th Street, Anderson, IN 46012, or in care of the funeral home.

Visitation: Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m., at the funeral home

Service: 10 a.m. Monday, at Olson Funeral Home Chapel, Fergus Falls

Clergy: Chaplain Harry Olson

Burial: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Fergus Falls

Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls

Condolences: www.olsonfuneralhome.com