Marguerite Brodersen, 85

Marguerite Agnes “Peg” Jordan Brodersen was born January 25, 1927, in Dubuque, Iowa, to William and Gertrude (Adams) Jordan.  She was raised in Dubuque, baptized and confirmed at Nativity Catholic Church, and attended parochial and public school.  She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1945 and attended Bayless Business College.  Following her education she worked as a secretary at an architectural firm in Dubuque.  She married William E. Brodersen on June 23, 1951 at Nativity Church.  After marriage they remained in Dubuque until moving to Northfield in 1953.  Over the years in Northfield, along with being a mother, homemaker and partner with Bill in his architectural business, Peg worked as an administrative assistant at Dr. Heiberg’s dental office and at St. Olaf College for almost 20 years – retiring in 1994.  During those years Peg was always an active volunteer – sharing her time with the Hospital Auxiliary, the Arts Guild and St. Dominic’s Church and School.

Peg was a member of the Church of Annunciation in Hazelwood and a former member of the Church of St. Dominic.  She enjoyed playing Bridge, traveling with Bill (including trips to Ireland and Germany), and cooking – she was an excellent cook!  She will be remembered for her devotion to her family, the faith filled life she lead, and her pumpkin bread.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Bill; 6 children and their spouses: Stephen and Mary of Lansing, Kansas, Tom and Mary of Shakopee, Anne Varley of Northfield, Mark and Gail of Minneapolis, Michael & Teil of Champlin, Greg and Nicole of Minnetonka; 16 grandchildren: Elizabeth (Erik) Jorgensen, Catherine Brodersen, Brian (Pamela), Brent and Christine Brodersen, Lori Grant, Brittany (Justin) Hirschuber, Teresa Rae and Andrew Brodersen, Tyler and Nicholas Brodersen, Lynnea and Kendra Waydula, Tyler, William and Mason Brodersen; 5 great-grandchildren: Dalton, Sawyer, Zachary, Makenzie and Emma; her sister, Nike Dreier of Santa Barbara, California; her brother, Robert (Beverly) Jordan of Dubuque; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her grandson Cole Spencer Brodersen and her parents.

Peg passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday evening, August 29, 2012, at the Three Links Care Center in Northfield, at the age of 85.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11AM Saturday, September 1, 2012, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Hazelwood with Fr. Thomas Rayar officiating.  Music will be provided by Marlys Mouser.   Interment will be in Annunciation Cemetery.  Pall bearers will be her children. Visitation will be 4-7PM Friday, August 31, 2012, at the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home in Northfield.  Visitation will continue at the church on Saturday one hour prior to the funeral.

Arrangements are with the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home. www.northfieldfuneral.com