Lily Ann Lewin was born on a dairy farm near Richville, MN, on October 17, 1935, and graduated from Perham High School in 1953. Her first job was at the State Hospital in Fergus Falls.  After 2 years she left her job for an extended trip to Mexico.  In 1957 she accepted employment at Northwestern National Life Insurance Co. in Minneapolis.  She met her husband Clayton Gosswiller in Minneapolis, and they were married in 1960.  After 8 years she resigned from her position to raise her family, sons Timothy and Daniel.  In 1979 she was employed at the Anoka Hennepin School District and retired after 18 years.  Ann and Clay's greatest joy was their 10 grandchildren.  They also enjoyed traveling around the US and Mexico and relaxing at campgrounds with their camper.  Ann enjoyed spending time with friends, hosting family gatherings, and hunting down great deals at garage sales.  Clay and Ann were members of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church for many years, and their faith was an important part of their life.  They sang in the choir and participated in many other volunteer projects.  Ann was especially grateful for the support of her church family during her illness.  She was preceded in death by parents Erich and Margreta Lewin, brother Raymond, sisters Joyce Weir and Donna Klement, and husband Clayton.  She is survived by children Timothy (Susan) and Daniel (Chris), and ten grandchildren: Noah, Amy, Ellen, Peter, Nathan, John, Ben, Ruby, Stephan, and Erich.  She is also survived by brothers Weldon (Gerri), Paul, and sisters Janice and Joan, and nieces and nephews.  Memorials preferred to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 700 Western St. Anoka, MN., 55303.

Arrangements entrusted to: Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home - Anoka - 763-421-0220 - www.thurston-lindberg.com