Mary H. Blumhoefer

Obituary

Mary Helen Blumhoefer was born on June 14, 1942, in Milaca, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Arnold William and Isabel Catherine (Burns) Beaver. Mary was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at St. Louis Catholic Church in Foreston, Minnesota. She received her education in Milaca and was a graduate with the Milaca High School class of 1960. Mary then furthered her education at Northwestern Institute of Medical Technology in St. Paul, Minnesota, and earned a certificate in Laboratory Technician.

On August 8, 1964, Mary was united in marriage to Roger Blumhoefer in Foreston, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with five children, Theresa, Christine Dominic, Jonathan, and Rebecca. After their marriage they resided in Hector. They shared 51 years of marriage until the passing of Roger on January 10, 2016.

Mary was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was employed at Hutchinson Technology Incorporated for 22 years until her retirement in 2007.

She enjoyed crocheting, needlework, baking, playing cards, and cribbage. Mary was a Girl Scout leader and charter member of the Hector Lioness Club. She was a very active member and taught catechism at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hector prior to the church closing. She was then a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bird Island, Minnesota.

Mary passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at her home in Hector, at the age of 78 years. Blessed be her memory.

Mary is survived by her:
Children, Theresa Dovenmuehle and her husband, Allan, of Buffalo Lake, MN,
                  Christine Fischer and her husband, James, of Marshall, MN,
                  Dominic Blumhoefer and his wife, Jamie, of Hutchinson, MN,
                  Rebecca Blumhoefer of Hector, MN;
Grandchildren, Dustin Dovenmuehle, Miranda (Alyssa) Fischer, Zachary Fischer, Briggs Blumhoefer, Emery Blumhoefer;
Sister-in-law, June Beaver of St. Cloud, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.

Mary is preceded in death by her Parents, Arnold and Isabel Beaver; Husband, Roger Blumhoefer; Son, Jonathan Paul Blumhoefer; Grandchildren, Alexander Blumhoefer, Joshua Dovenmuehle; Brother, Robert Beaver.