Hanson, Colleen M
Age, 82 of Mound, MN and Bonita Springs, FL. Passed away Saturday, April 25 in Waconia MN.
Born November 15, 1937 in Minneapolis MN. Colleen was the youngest daughter of Adam and Marie Oeffling. Colleen was united in marriage to the love of her life Bernard Perry Hanson on June 22, 1957 at St Raphael’s Catholic Church, Crystal MN.
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Bernard “Bernie” Hanson on 1/26/2020, her parents, Adam and Marie Oeffling;; sisters, Marion Van Donsel and Geri Patnode.
Survived by her children, Perry (Dorene), Annette (Scott), Pat, Aileen (Rob), Paul (Lori), Peter (Kimberly); 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Colleen spent several years as a stay at home mom raising her 6 children and supporting Bernie and their family business Rocket Crane. She was a wonderful baker and cook.
After her children were grown Colleen bought a women’s clothing store and ran that business for over 10 years.
Colleen enjoyed, golfing, boating, volunteering, time in Florida, butterflies, motorcycle riding and most of all time with her family.
The most important thing in her life was her family, and she will remain in our hearts forever.
Colleen was a longtime member and volunteer at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.
A public Memorial Service will be held on September 26, 2020 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church (2385 Commerce Blvd. Mound, MN) There will be no gathering time prior to the service. Seating will begin at 10:45 am.
Due to current social restraints, please use the below link to “RSVP” if you will be attending the Memorial Service for Colleen. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4CABAA29A6FF2-memorial
In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
we are so sorry to hear about colleen. she was one of the nicest ladies we have known.she was so kind and helpful to our mother mary for a long time. we won’t ever forget that.peace be with your family.