Alberta Lah

Alberta F. “Betz” Lah

June 14, 1930           August 13, 2022

Alberta F. “Betz” Lah, 92, Hibbing, died Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Majestic Pines of Grand Rapids, MN.  She was born June 14, 1930 to Albert and Frances (Slovik) Betzler in Calumet, MN.  Betz moved to Hibbing in 1956 from Calumet. She worked as a secretary at Pickens Mather before she was married. She worked at Gambucci’s Hardware for 20 years. Betz loved being a homemaker.  She was an active member of the St. Leo’s and Blessed Sacrament Parishes, was involved with their bazaars, taught religious education and worked in the kitchens for soup suppers and KC Fish Fries. She was proud to be a part of the Befriender program and Cursillo.

Betz was involved with her community as well.  Whether it was the hospital, where she was an auxiliary volunteer, was a part of the Central Mesabi Medical Foundation, or being a scout leader for both Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, she was active in her community.  Betz enjoyed the friendships she made as part of a book club for over 40 years.

She is survived by her children, Teresa (James) Matetich, Grand Rapids, MN, George Lah, Cloquet, MN, William J. Lah, Hibbing, MN, James E. (Ruth) Lah, Ely, MN, and Steven (Siiri) Lah, Rolla, MO, ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, along with many wonderful nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Lah in 2008, parents, brothers, Carl, Loyd, and Bill Betzler, and daughter-in-law, Anne Lah.

Funeral services for Betz will be 11:00 am, Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing.  The Rev. Fr. Daniel Weiske will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial.  Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Friday, August 19, 2022 at the Dougherty Funeral Home with recitation of the Rosary at 6:30 pm.  Visitation will then continue on Saturday, August 20, 2022 one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the church on Saturday.  Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery of Hibbing.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Blessed Sacrament Parish along with the Hibbing Hospital Auxiliary.  Arrangements are with the Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing.