Bev Oligmueller
January 24, 1940 ~ February 22, 2023
In lieu of flowers, the family requests all memorials be sent to Hands of Hope, PO Box 144, Miller, 57362.
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Bev Oligmueller, 83, of St. Lawrence, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at her home, surrounded by family.
Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Miller, with Father Paul Josten, celebrant. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the funeral. Burial will be at St. Ann's Cemetery, Miller.
Beverly JoAnn was born January 24, 1940, in Miller to Russell and Mildred (Kerr) Hanks. She was the oldest of five children. She graduated from Miller High School in 1958. Following graduation, she went to beauty school, returning to open her own beauty shop. On November 24, 1962, she married Fred Oligmueller at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Miller. To this union, three children were born: Scott, Rick, and Julie. The family resided on their farm south of St. Lawrence. Bev was a lifelong Hand County resident.
Bev loved being a homemaker. She always made wonderful meals, especially during harvest for the crew. She was known for her famous homemade buns and for having a meticulous house; never letting anything dirty for too long. In her free time, she kept busy doing crossword puzzles and was an avid game show watcher. She loved her children but once she had grandchildren and great grandchildren, they became her favorites. She loved rocking them when they were little. She will be remembered for always telling them, “I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck”.
She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Altar Society, serving in St. Ursula’s band.
Bev will be missed by her husband, Fred of St. Lawrence; three children: Scott (Brenda) of St. Lawrence, Rick (Vicki) of Miller, and Julie (Brian) Haake of Lewiston, MN; seven granddaughters: Heather (Michael) Hammill, Jennifer Oligmueller (Tyler Dyer), Paige (Ross) Larson, Ashton Haake, Kylie (Taylor) Ryan, Ally Haake, and Rachel (Devin) Letsche; seven great grandchildren: Kynslee, Knox, and Kade Hammill; Brax, Brandt, and Brylee Larson; and Asher Ryan; siblings: Bobby Hanks (Betty Holcomb) and Barb (Gary) Bates; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Mildred Hanks, two infant siblings: Russell and Lynette Hanks; great grandson, Maverick Dyer; parents-in-law, Herman and Rose (Koeck) Oligmueller; and sister-in-law, Verna Hanks.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Bev's arrangements.
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Forever in my heart, forever on my mind ❤ What a amazing Aunt, what a role model for us all.
May all your good memories carry you through this difficult time. Bev was a very kind, gentle spirit that I was fortunate to know. May God give you comfort & peace in the days & years to come. Hugs💞
My sincere sympathy to the family of Bev Oligmueller.🙏🙏
Oligmuellers, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Bev was a wonderful lady. She is a part of so many fond childhood memories, as are you all. My heart is with you. ♥️
So sorry for your loss, she was a very special person.
Sorry for your loss.
Our Deepest sympathy
Dr. Dick and Kathy
Sorry to here of Bev's passing, thoughts and prayers to the family.
Sending prayers and our sympathies to Bev’s family.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers.
Sympathy with prayers for you Fred and all of your families.
Sending my deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. May God wrap his arms around you and give you His peace.
Thanks for the streaming of the funeral. It made me possible to watch Bev's funeral. I miss her so much.
My most heartfelt sympathy to all of Bev's family. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is at rest now in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior. God Bless you all!