Loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend and confidant to many, passed away on January 2, 2021, at the age of 89.
Louise was known by a number of names, including Lou, LouLou, Mom, Ma and, as Dad often dubbed her – Hun.
Mom was born on May 27, 1931, in St. Paul, MN. However, in her youth as an ‘Army brat’, she traveled in and outside the USA with her father. One of her fondest memories was of the time she lived in Japan. There she embraced the culture and learned many of their customs.
Mom was a licensed beautician, an extraordinarily accomplished and gifted seamstress and wedding dressmaker. She also excelled at baking, making stunning and elaborate wedding cakes and other delicious meals and deserts. She was gifted and thoroughly enjoyed many crafts including: ceramics, miniatures, dolls and doll houses. She was also a collector of antiques, dolls and plates. She volunteered with her church, Good Shepherd Lutheran in Inver Grove Heights, the VFW Post 295, in South. St. Paul and was always willing to help a friend in a pinch, or just to listen and console. Her goal was to be of help to others.
Mom was preceded in death by husband Herbert and son, Larry. She is survived by children Linda L. of St. Paul, MN, Daniel J. of Newport, MN, Herbert A. (Sharron) of Ogilvie, MN, Gordon R. (Gay) of Big Lake, AK, Grandson, Anthony J. (Lindsey) of Oceanside, CA as well as many other grandchildren and great grandchildren.
On September 18, 2022, a Celebration of Life Service will be held for Mom at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076.
Visitation at 11:30, service at 12:30, and dessert to follow.
If unable to make the service, please join us virtually:
Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71275671657?pwd=-rWU1Idy6rqCDEukqUvw0YS79oawYV.1
Meeting ID: 712 7567 1657
Passcode: 5555
Please join her family as we say goodbye to a truly wonderful and remarkable woman.
Private internment.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal, both missions Mom was passionate about.
Email Dan at khwmi@hotmail.com or leave a message at 651.458.9820. Your email or call will be returned as soon as possible.