Kathleen "Kathy" Filzen, age 85 of New Ulm died Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the Sleepy Eye Care Center in Sleepy Eye.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH chapel in New Ulm, with Pastor Grant Bode officiating. Burial will take place at a later date.

Visitation will be 4-7 pm on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 and Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 10-11 am all at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH chapel, in New Ulm.

To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org

Kathleen is survived by her husband of 66 years, Leander Filzen; daughters, Patti (Derek) Lund of Eyota and Deb (Tony) Hillesheim of New Ulm; sons, Randall (Koni) Filzen of Courtland, Michael (Patty) Filzen of New Ulm, and Brian (Janet) Filzen of New Ulm; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Thomas (Mercedes) Hoppe.

Kathleen Karen Hoppe was born on August 26, 1937 in Truman to Walter and Mae (Knaedel) Hoppe. She attended Truman High School and graduated in 1955. On June 16, 1956, Kathleen was united in marriage to Leander Filzen in New Ulm. The couple was blessed with 5 children, whom they raised in New Ulm. Kathy worked in retail throughout her life, but especially enjoyed jewelry retail. She also worked with Educare at the New Ulm Catholic Schools. Kathy was an avid reader. She was artistic and crafty, and had a love for music, playing the piano and guitar. She enjoyed researching her genealogy. Kathy was always involved in her children's activities over the years. She was a Den mother for her son's boy scout troops and usually helped her Den win most of the contests with her great gift of crafting. Kathy was involved with tours and other activities at the Lind house for many years and well as events with the Red Hat Ladies. Kathy always encouraged and welcomed all to her home and usually she'd put her good cooking skills to work. She was a wonderful grandma and made many memories with the annual slumber party with all of her grandchildren. Kathy will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Blessed be her memory.