Lola Robertson

Lola Virginia (Hansen) Robertson passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the Sleepy Eye Care Center. Lola was born in Prairieville Township, Brown County, MN on September 20, 1919 to Laura (Christensen) and Robert C. Hansen. Lola was married to Ronald (Red) Robertson on April 12, 1941. They lived in Springfield, MN, in their early marriage, and then made their home in Sleepy Eye when Ronald returned from service in WWII. Lola was a teacher in rural schools for about 20 years. She later worked at the Farmer's Elevator and was the Director at Ross Park Apartments until her retirement in 1983. She was an avid reader; especially interested in history. She traveled to many places in the world after she retired and enjoyed those trips immensely. Lola was a long time member of the Union Congregational Church and later, Faith United Methodist Church. She was a volunteer at the Brown County and Sleepy Eye Historical Societies. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Sleepy Eye GFWC Woman's Club, United Methodist Women, and many other organizations. Lola was a very loving, generous person, and especially enjoyed spending time with family. She was dearly loved by her extended family of nieces and nephews and all of their extended families, and will be greatly missed by all of them. Lola is survived by nieces Sharon Sommers and Joan (Dale) Smith, Faribault; Janet Petermann, Savage; Carol (Allen) Fischer, Sleepy Eye; and nephews Jon (Kathy) Hansen, Faribault; Burton (Shelley) Hansen, Colorado Springs, CO; and William (Deb) Hansen, Rosemount and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Lola was preceded in death by parents; husband Ronald (Red) in 1971; sisters Leola and Beulah (Guhlke) brothers Lester and Herbert, niece Lois (Guhlke) Gustafson, nephews Arnold Guhlke and Robert Hansen. Visitation 8:30 am - 10:30 am Friday, August 8, 2014 Faith United Methodist Church, Sleepy Eye 321 First Ave. South Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Service Information 10:30 am Friday, August 8, 2014 Faith United Methodist Church, Sleepy Eye 321 First Ave. South Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Interment Information Home Cemetery 700 St. Mary's St. N.E. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085