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Gloria J. Draeger

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Gloria J. Draeger, age 84, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.

Funeral Service will be Friday, June 6, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Visitation/Gathering
Immanuel Lutheran Church
700 Division Street
Brownton, MN
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Service
Immanuel Lutheran Church
700 Division Street
Brownton, MN
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Funeral Chapel
Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone:(320) 587-2128
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Cemetery
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery (Brownton)
5th St.
Brownton, MN
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Obituary

Gloria Jean Draeger was born on November 19, 1940, in Long Prairie, Minnesota. She was the daughter of John and Eleanor (Vinar) Ribar. Gloria was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton, Minnesota. She received her education in Brownton, and was a graduate of the Brownton High School Class of 1959.

On August 29, 1959, Gloria was united in marriage to Rufus Draeger at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton. This marriage was blessed with four children, Regina, Ramona, Randy, and Rhonda. Gloria and Rufus made their home in Brownton. They shared 64 years of marriage prior to the passing of Rufus on December 30, 2023.

Gloria provided day care for many families for 38 years out of her home. She retired in 1997. Gloria was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton.

Gloria enjoyed reading and enjoying the beauty of flowers. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.

Gloria passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota, at the age of 84 years.

Blessed be her memory.

Gloria is survived by her:
Children, Regina Hedin of Litchfield, MN,
Ramona Dressel and her husband, Brian of Hutchinson, MN,
Randy Draeger and his wife, Melissa of Brownton, MN,
Rhonda Tronick and her husband, Chris of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Samantha (Dontae) and Zachary (Shelby) Dressel, Hunter (Sarah) and Parker Hedin, Coleton (Morgan) Draeger, Trenton (Becca) Draeger, Grace Draeger, Kayla Tronick, Amanda (Zach) Rynning;
Great-grandchildren, Dontae Moore Jr., Jase Dressel, Ezra Dressel, Isla Draeger, Adley Draeger, Jameson Draeger, Camden Draeger, Mya Rynning, Emmett Rynning, Nora Rynning;
Brothers, Gary Ribar of Hutchinson, MN,
Gene Ribar and his wife, Barb of Hutchinson, MN,
Sister-in-laws, Jeannie of St. Peter, MN;
Elsie Alsleben of Buffalo Lake, MN;
Brother-in-law, Rueben Draeger and his wife, Bernice of Hutchinson, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.

Gloria is preceded in death by her Parents, John and Eleanor Ribar; Husband, Rufus Draeger; Great-grandchild, Talon Dressel; Son-in-law, Dave Hedin; Brother, Galen Ribar; Sister-in-law, Susie Ribar; Brother-in-law, Roy Alsleben.

The family would like to thank everyone for their well wishes, cards, responses, food, and support during this difficult time.

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  1. Sylvia Bunke says

    June 5, 2025 at 12:09 pm

    So sorry for your lost, Gloria was a wonderful person. I have another appointment on Friday, so I will try to be there. My sympathy to the whole family.

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