LouCille Alice Newcomb

LouCille (Lou) Newcomb was born in Falun, Wisconsin on October 31, 1920 to John V. And Alice Anderson. When Lou was 2 or 3 years old, her parents moved to a farm west of Rush City, Minnesota called the Nessel Farm. She attended a rural grade school adjoining the farm and graduated from the Rush City High School in 1937. A few years after Lou graduated from high school the family moved into the town of Rush City. Lou joined her heavenly father on Dec 28, 2010 at the age of 90. Lou was preceded in death by her parents John V. And Alice Anderson, husband Glen (Brandy) Newcomb, daughter Glenda Lou Nnadi, son Gerald John Newcomb, sisters Aylee (Sol) Mell and Phyllis Abbott, and brother John Anderson. Lou is survived by daughter Lorelie Newcomb; son James Newcomb both of West St. Paul; grandchildren Janet, Ike and Amaechi Nnadi: great granddaughter Akaiyah; son-in-law Dr. Lambert Nnadi and his wife Christy; daughter-in-law Samantha Hanson; sister Joyce Winges, sister-in-law Janice Anderson, brother-in-law Chuck Abbott and several nieces and nephews. During World War II, Lou was employed at General Electric, Grudem Plumbing and Heating, and Federal Cartridge in New Brighton. Lou took training for Red Cross Nurses Aid during WWII. She volunteered in that capacity at Bethesda and Midway hospitals while working at Federal Cartridge on the evening shift. Lou married Glen (Brandy) Newcomb, a high school classmate on October 19, 1943. They were married for 55 years until Glen’s death in 1998. While Glen was working for Maple Island Creamery they lived in Rush City, Hinckley, New Richmond Wisconsin, Stillwater, Lake Elmo, Wanamingo, and Eagan. After Glen’s retirement they lived in Rush City and West St. Paul. Lou was a great mother, grandmother, homemaker, and craft person. When her children were young, her hobbies included gardening, freezing, canning, bread making, cooking and sewing clothes. When the grand kids came to visit, certain foods were there such as rice pudding and Grandma’s hot dish. In later years she had to have things to work on such as pot holders, dish towels, dish rags, and quilts. Lou was very active in church and community activities where they lived. She was active in the women of the church as an officer, serving funerals, quilting, or helping at garage sales. She was not only interested in local women’s groups but she also served for cluster and synod groups. She was also active in other groups such as reading at Rush City Elementary, Women’s Extension Group, bible study groups, and garden club. While living in Rush City, Lou and 3 friends organized a garden club. She was a good teacher for her children and others all through her life. While living in Lake Elmo, Lou and Glen became active leaders in the 4-H club Lucky Aces. The club grew to be quite large and was honored with the club of the year in Washington County a number of times. She was especially active in the food and sewing projects. During the years Lou had time for some traveling. She made trips with the family to Yellowstone, New York and Washington D.C. She also went to Disney World with the grand kids. Lou and Glen also traveled to Europe, Sweden, Nigeria, Branson, and Hawaii. Many of her interests had continued but she had developed a few more such as jigsaw puzzles, reading, watching the Twins, and doing crossword puzzles. Glen used to say his newspaper came with 2 holes where Lou had cut out the crosswords. Lou was a very friendly and outgoing person. She had a smile and an easy laugh that many will remember her for, for a long time. Memorials are preferred to Salem Lutheran Church of West St. Paul or First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rush City Rev. Lyn Erickson officiated at funeral services 11 a.m. Tues (1/4/11) with 1 1/2 hours visitation prior @ the Salem Lutheran Church at Bernard & Hall; in West St. Paul. Music was provided by organist Ken Denzer and soloist Lori French. Interment was in the First Lutheran Cemetery of Rush City.