1922
Alene
2012
Alene B. Foley
February 22, 1922 — December 13, 2012
Alene "Toots" Barbara Foley, 90, of Red Wing, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Fairview Southdale Hospital. She was born February 22, 1922 in Diamond Bluff, Wisconsin to George and Annie (Benson) Truttmann. She was a 1940 graduate of Prescott High School. Following high school, she worked for a time at Durkee Atwood in Red Wing. On June 14, 1945 she married Robert Foley at St. Francis Catholic Church in Ellsworth. Because of Robert's military career the family moved and lived in many parts of the United States and also overseas, having spent three years in Japan. After his retirement in 1968, they moved to rural Ellsworth where they farmed until 1974 when they moved to Hager City and then to Red Wing in 1988. She moved to Bloomington in February 2012 to be near her family. Alene was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Wing. A fond memory of her childhood, included going to her grandfather's farm where she enjoyed riding the ponies and horses and helping on the farm. In her older years, she loved playing Bingo, going to the movies (especially comedies), and watching Polka Joe on TV. She and Robert took many trips to Branson and they also enjoyed country music and they were both avid Green Bay Packer fans.
She is survived by 3 children, David Foley and Monica (Rick Rocheford) Foley both of Minneapolis and Doug (Mary) Foley of St. Louis Park; grandchildren, Nicole, Natalie, and Christopher Foley; brother Richard (Marcille) Truttmann of Ellsworth.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Foley; son, Daniel Foley; sister June Enges; and brother Jack Truttman.
Funeral will be 11 a.m., Monday December 17, 2012 at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel with Deacon Pat Evans presiding. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Ellsworth. Memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association.
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN 55066
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN 55066
She is survived by 3 children, David Foley and Monica (Rick Rocheford) Foley both of Minneapolis and Doug (Mary) Foley of St. Louis Park; grandchildren, Nicole, Natalie, and Christopher Foley; brother Richard (Marcille) Truttmann of Ellsworth.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Foley; son, Daniel Foley; sister June Enges; and brother Jack Truttman.
Funeral will be 11 a.m., Monday December 17, 2012 at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel with Deacon Pat Evans presiding. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Ellsworth. Memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association.
Visitation
DEC 17. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN 55066
Service
DEC 17. 11:00 AM (CST)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN 55066
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