Clara Ann (Trenda) Pexa, age 86

Clara Ann (Trenda) Pexa, age 86, of New Prague, died peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2017, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. Clara was born in a farm house on July 15, 1931 on the family farm in Wheatland Township, Rice County to Joseph and Emma (Simon) Trenda.

She grew up in the Veseli area, attending Most Holy Trinity Catholic School and New Prague High School. Clara married Robert R. Pexa on December 28, 1949 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Veseli.

She worked as a farm homemaker while raising their 5 children and also worked at the glass factory in Shakopee, Master Specialties in Savage, and Shopper Toy factory in Lakeville.

In the 1960’s she played drums in the family band with her husband and son. Clara enjoyed going up north where she fished and spent time with family and friends at their cabin on Ball Bluff Lake by Jacobson. She also enjoyed playing euchre and sheephead with her ladies groups. Clara treasured time with her family, especially her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Clara is survived her five children, Larry & Linda of Jacobson, MN, Bob & Karen of New Prague, David & Julie of Stockdale, Texas, Randy & Diane of New Prague, Mary Jo Allen & Christopher Burke of Madison, WI; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brother, Joe & Collette Trenda of Webster; sister-in-law, Marie Trenda of Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Pexa on January 12, 2006; parents; brother, Donald Trenda.

Mass of Christian Burial will occur on Friday, December 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with Father Kevin Clinton officiating. Visitation will take place from 4:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday and 7:30 - 9:30 AM Friday at Bruzek Funeral Home. Burial will occur at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery followed by lunch at the KC Hall. bruzekfuneralhome.com

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