Brenda Kay Goertz

In Loving Memory of Brenda Kay Goertz

Brenda Kay Goertz, 54 passed away on the evening of October 3, 2023, at her home in Lake Benton. Brenda was born in Waseca, MN to parents Lowell and Melda (Hanson) Karsten. She graduated from Waseca High School. She attended Southeast Technical Institute receiving an Electronic Technician associate degree. Brenda was united in marriage to Mark Goertz and they were married 27 years.

Brenda worked at E.F. Johnson's in Waseca before moving to Lake Benton, MN working at Daktronics and 3M. While working full time, she raised her two children Caleb and Kayla, who were her world. Throughout the years, Brenda enjoyed attending her children's various activities, fishing, and social events with her family and friends.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Mark; children Caleb (Karlie Christenson) and Kayla Goertz, siblings; Darwin and Dwight Karsten, Eileen Blair, Cheri (Curt) Waugh, Karen (Mark) Norby, Rita (Robert) Benjamin, Doyle (Angie) Karsten, Sharon (Preston) Nelson, Dale (Carrie) Karsten, Mother in-law Mae Goertz and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Lowell and Melda Karsten and her brother-in-law Henry Blair, Sr.

The celebration of life will be held at the Hole in the Mountain Chalet in Lake Benton on October 14th from 12:00PM until 4:00PM.

memorial service

Celebration of Life

October 14, 2023

Hole in the Mountain County Park Lake Benton, MN 56149, USA

The celebration of life will be held at the Chalet. If you cannot attend and would like to send flowers, a card, or your sympathy to the family the addresses are as follows:

Mark Goertz: P.O. Box 154 Lake Benton, MN 56149

Caleb Goertz: P.O. Box 212 Buffalo, SD 57720

Kayla Goertz: 4011 W 54th St. North Apt. 2209 Sioux Falls, SD 57107