Jane Louise Brungard Hansmeier
Saturday, October 18, 1924
Date of Death:
Monday, June 5, 2017
Age:
92 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday June 08, 2017
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Thursday June 08, 2017
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Saturday, October 18, 1924
Date of Death:
Monday, June 5, 2017
Age:
92 years old
Saturday, October 18, 1924
Date of Death:
Monday, June 5, 2017
Age:
92 years old
Jane Louise Brungard Hansmeier
The memorial service for Jane Louise Brungard Hansmeier will be at 11:00 am Thursday, June 8, 2017 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home.
Mrs. Hansmeier, 92, of Rochester, died June 5, 2017 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Jane was born in Minneapolis, MN on October 18, 1924 to Jacob and Byrdie Gearhart Brungard.
On September 9, 1950, Jane married Robert (Bud) Hansmeier in Minneapolis. Jane graduated from Washburn High School in Minneapolis and attended the University of Minnesota in the early 60s. She was founder of the YMCA bird watchers that later become the Zumbrota Valley Audubon Society. In the mid 60s, she was chairman of the YMCA World Fellowship Committee and member of the board of directors. In the early 80s, Jane worked for Bachman’s in Rochester as a supervisor in the gift and floral department. In her later years, she was a resident of Arbor Terrace Apartments.
Survivors include her four children, John (Robyn) Hansmeier of Rochester, Julie (Lee) Sassor-Knight of Monmouth, Oregon, Kay Roshon of Zumbrota, and Jan (Tracy) Beck of Eugene, Oregon; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Jane is also survived by her brother, Robert Brungard, of Bloomington, MN. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Robert (Bud) Hansmeier.
The family prefers memorials to Seasons Hospice or the Nature Conservancy.
Condolences
The family of Jane Louise Brungard Hansmeier has received the following condolences.
My dearest friend,
Although time has passed since you "put on your wings," there is no time and space between us. Letting you get settled in up there and the initial celebration. As we take a breath, you know you have been in my heart all along. You are and always will be one of the greatest gifts in my world. Your deep, and truthful friendship, your words of wisdom as I travel through my own tough journey with my parents. Your strength and kindness, even when you told me things I didn't want to hear, your words and wisdom were always from a place of heart and kindness.
Before your passing, you already were in my group of souls who watch over and guide me and I see no reason for that to change in any way. We will be connecting regularly and I will listen to hear your voice of wisdom and love. Again, you are one of my greatest gifts. Thank you my friend.
And to her family, my heart and prayers are with you. You were blessed to have such a beautiful soul as your mom. Kids don't always know how spectacular their parents are, because they are the parent. But, Jane, in the essences of who she was and always will be, she is an amazing soul. Always has been, always will be.
We have been blessed to share this journey together,
Sue and Larry Pesek, Denver, CO
Kay,
I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. A mother's love will live on with you forever.
David Birka
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a classy, talented woman. She lived a good, long life and she will be missed by many.
i send my sympathy
Mary
Miss you already Jane, thoughts and prayers to your family, she loved talking about all of you. I helped her with her yard work and her beautiful hosta garden in her backyard. Rest peacefully Jane. Josh
Dear Jane,
You were one of the coolest, kindest, gentlest women I've ever known. 'Your Mark' & I had planned to come visit you yesterday afternoon but you were in a hurry to dance with Bud in Heaven & try out your new set of wings. Please know how much we love you & what an impact you had on our lives. Also, don't forget to give me a sign, you know I'll always notice.
Hugs,
Annie
She had every reason to dislike me. I admit to being a little wild when I was younger and as a good friend to her beautiful daughter, I couldn't blame her. But yet she always had a place in her heart for me. I was blessed to see and visit with her just a couple months ago and I couldn't have enjoyed it more. What a lovely, lovely woman. God will certainly have saved a special place for her in heaven. I will always remember you Mrs Hansmeir. You will forever have a place in MY heart.
Aunt Jane,
I have a hunch you are chuckling together with Bud in peace and comfort, unburdened by the aches and pains of this life.
My life was indelibly imprinted at a very early age with your love and kindness. I'll be forever grateful for your spirit, and friendship, and motherly concern after my mother passed.
Thank you for being part of my life.
Love, Lora
Carol and I send our condolences to the entire Hansmeier family. It is never easy losing a loved one.