"Brenda is my mom. She was a strong-willed and caring soul. Whenever you called her, she?d pick up even if it was in the middle of the night. Many of our friends consider her like a mother and she treated them like her own kids?that included her notorious ?table talks? when we were in trouble. Our family and this community is suffering a great loss with her passing. I find comfort in knowing that her spirit is in the hands of our Father and she has entered into life everlasting. I love you, Mom. "
In loving memory of
Brenda Lee Lentsch
January 4, 1961 - August 2, 2022
Brenda Lentsch, 61, of Whittemore, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at her home. A funeral service for Brenda will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, August 6, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona, Iowa. The service will be live-streamed on the Oakcrest Facebook page at the following link: http://www.facebook.com/oakcrestfuneralservices Burial will take place at Plainview Cemetery in Whittemore following the funeral service. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.
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Brenda was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on January 4, 1961. She was later united in marriage with Michael Lentsch Sr. on February 3, 1977. Together they created a family of six kids and 17 grandchildren and have celebrated 45 years of marriage. Brenda touched many lives and is known for her caring and giving spirit. Much of her time was spent with grandkids and doing her nails. When it came to her faith, Brenda was a faithful servant and a powerful woman of God. You could find her reading the Bible or singing worship songs. Brenda loved giving and receiving blankets and pajamas as gifts, especially during her favorite holiday, Christmas. Even if you didn't know Brenda personally, many considered her as a good friend with a motherly spirit.
Brenda is survived by her husband Michael Lentsch Sr.; children Michael Jr. (Elizabeth) Lentsch, Brandy (Andrew) Hoover, Mark (Jennifer) Lentsch, Julie Lentsch, Danial Lentsch, and Kortney Lentsch; and 17 grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings Penny Wilson, Robin (Randy) VanLaningham, Starla Sweeney, Gene (Kim) Geopfert, Carla (Teddy) Lentsch, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Brenda has been preceded in death by her mother Geraldine (Paulson) Bass, father Eugene Geopfert, stepfather Sid Bass and brother Bradley Geopfert.
1 Peter 3:12 "For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous and His ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil."
Tributes
"So sad to hear of Brenda\'s passing! Funny & sweet would describe Brenda to a T! you will be missed by many! Rest in Paradise Brenda! Jeanie Davis Tucker (friend from Hawkeye Glove)"
"May you rest in peace Brenda...you will be forever missed by your family and friends."
"I can only pray tht my niece\'s & nephew\'s love me as much as we love you. You were always my \"Other Mom\" Rest in Heaven my beautiful Auntie ?"