Rita Hansen

Rita Hansen, 97yrs. of St. Paul, Mn.

Died peacefully on October 27, 2026.
Rita was born to Alois and Mary Mathe
On June 26, 1929, in St. Paul, Mn.
Preceded in death by her parents,
Alois and Mary Mathe, Husband
Gerald A. Hansen, Sons Donald J. Hansen,
And Timothy J, Hansen, Granddaughter Cassie L. Hansen,
Grandson Jason Erickson, Sisters Genevieve Doherty,
Lois Harned. Brother Lawerence Mathe, Sister-in-Law
Beverly Mathe and Caroline Mathe, Brother-in-Law
Thomas Doherty. Survived by Brother Alois Mathe.
Survived by children, William (Ellen) Hansen,
Mark Hansen, Mary Jo (Tom) Kammerer,
Patty Ellingson, David (Jill) Hansen,
Jeff (Darla) Hansen, Sharon Melsha (Dan passed away),
And Grace Reinke.
Several Grand Children, Great Grand Children,
Nieces and Nephews.
Rita was loved by many. Especially
the Ladies from Gillette Toni Co. of St. Paul, Mn.
Close friends for over 50 years.
Rita retired after 22 years.
A small private family memorial service
Will take place at Fort Snelling.

Thank You To:
The Minnesota Cremation Services
Your kindness and sympathy have
brought us a great deal of comfort.
You performed her end-of-life services
with such profound dignity. The beautiful
Procession you arranged for Rita
meant the world to our family.
Minnesota Cremation Services
Woman owned
6010 Lone Oak Road
Rockford, Mn. 55373
651.259.9999

We Also Want to Thank:
Our Lady of Peace Hospice Care Team
Words cannot express the deep
gratitude we feel for the compassionate
care you provided to Rita Hansen, our mother
during her final hours. Your team brought an immense
sense of peace, dignity, and comfort.
Thank you for being our anchors through this journey with such grace.
Your dedication and empathy will never be forgotten.
With heartfelt thanks and appreciation.
The Family of Rita Hansen

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to:
Our Lady of Peace Hospice Care
2076 St. Anthony Ave.
St. Paul, Mn. 55104
651.789.6826
Ourladyofpeacemn.org

Celebration of Life for Rita Hansen
"In loving memory of Rita, we invite
everyone to wear a touch of green."
December 1, 2026
American Legion Post 225
Hall A North
355 W. Broadway Ave
Forest Lake, Mn. 55025
651.464.2600
1:00 to 5:00pm

Happy Birthday in Heaven
Gerald Hansen
Dad, Jerry, Grandpa
December 1st