Emily Elizabeth DeVriendt, age 91, of Austin, died Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the Cedars of Austin Memory Care. Emily was born August 18, 1925 in London Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota to Josef and Wilhelmina (Kopp) Hrabak. She was married to Vincent A. DeVriendt for 64 years. Together they raised four children who were the center of her life. Emily was a lifelong member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Her faith was strong and her generosity knew no bounds. Those who knew her were touched by her kindness and gentle spirit. Emily will be missed by many. Survivors include three children, Vincent J. (Laura) DeVriendt, Poolesville, MD, Robert (Dawn) DeVriendt, Austin, MN, Vanessa (Colin) Keller, Minnetonka, MN; 11 grandsons, Damian, Donald, Andrew, Jonathan, Jason, Rodney, Christopher, Jesse, and Casey DeVriendt, Anthony and Joe Keller; 11 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vincent; son, Daniel; grandson, Alex DeVriendt; brother, Joe Hrabak; sisters, Mary Ann Rezac and Vlasta Johnson. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Raul Silva officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 pm on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Private interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com
Service Information
Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery
4th Drive SW
Austin MN 55912
Visitation
Sunday, August 13 2017
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW
Austin MN 55912
Visitation
Monday, August 14 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Queen of Angels Catholic Church
1001 Oakland Avenue East
Austin MN 55912
Service
Monday, August 14 2017
11:00 AM
Queen of Angels Catholic Church
1001 Oakland Avenue East
Austin MN 55912