Wanda Knosalla

Wanda Darlene Knosalla, 75, of Motley, MN passed away August 31, 2013 at her home.
Services will be held at Motley Free Methodist Church in Motley on Friday, September 6th at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 5th at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Wanda was born November 25, 1937 in Motley, MN to Leonard and Arietta Rardin. She married Sonny Knosalla on August 31, 1957. They lived in southern California for 25 years where they raised their three children. They moved back to Motley in 1981, where they have resided since. They were "snowbirds" and traveled in their motorhome to Arizona for their winter home.
Wanda loved camping, fishing, boating, dancing, playing computer games and spending time with family and friends.
Wanda is survived by her husband; one son, Mark Knosalla of Motley; two daughters, Linda (Matt) Beebe of Motley, Lori (Marc) Gabiger of Boise, ID; six grandchildren, Courtney (Andy) Cullen, Jessica Beebe, Madeline (Chris) Besett, Chad Beebe, Teyler Gabiger, and Marli Gabiger; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Orvis Johnson, Ellen (Bernie) Benson and Pat (Richard) Flansburg; three brothers, Martin (Lee) Rardin, Leonard Rardin Jr. and John Rardin; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Arietta Rardin; one brother, Theodore (Teddy) Rardin; sister-in-law, Diana (John) Rardin; and brother-in-law, Roland (Orvis) Johnson.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples.