Clara Louise Blotsky, 92, went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2026.

Clara was born on July 22,1933, and was raised on their family farm in Flasher. She married the love of her life, Basilius (Bill) Blotsky on October 4, 1955, for 68 years.

She was a lady of great strength and grace. The love of her family was boundless.

Clara is survived by her seven children. Cliff (Laura) of Chaska MN, Karen (Steve) Wolff of Bismarck, Deb McCrory of Bismarck, Ellen (Gerard) Klein of Bismarck, Randy (Sandra) of Florida, Patty (Darrel) Bosch of Bismarck, and Aaron (Mandy) of Prior Lake, MN.

She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; along with three brothers, Pius, Hugo, and Jim Ternes; and sister, Esther Dietz.

Clara is predeceased by her husband, Bill; parents, Tony and Anna Ternes; three brothers, Leander, Louis, and Alvin Ternes.

Clara was blessed with the gift of hospitality. She welcomed everyone who came to her home. She was a great cook, and her meals were loved by all.

She also loved baking and gardening. Clara was blessed with a green thumb and her flowers were always blooming.

Her Christian life was as beautiful as the flowers she loved so well, and her influence will forever remain in the lives of those who knew her.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on February 20, at Ascension Catholic Church, 1825 S 3rd St, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5:00–7:00 PM on February 19, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, with a Rosary/ Vigil service beginning at 7:00 PM.