Brenda Owen-Milano

Brenda Owen-Milano, 72, of Prairie Island, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Summit Place in Eden Prairie. She was born on February 14, 1948 in Red Wing to Amos and Ione (James) Owen. She graduated from Red Wing High School in 1966 and enlisted in the United States Navy serving from 1966 until 1968. On August 26, 1967, Brenda was united in marriage to Robert Milano. They lived in Huntington, NY and Blue Point, NY until 1974 when they moved back to Minnesota. They lived in Edina and Minnetonka, where they owned and operated DDI from 1988 until 2002. Robert died in December of 2000. Brenda had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening, along with golfing and travelling. She was fond of Las Vegas and the family trips they took to Florida and Arizona. It was one of Brenda’s last wishes to go back to Hawaii, but unfortunately due to health issues and the pandemic, she was not able to go.

She is survived by one son, David Milano of Eden Prairie; brothers, Cliff (Debbie) Owen, Ray Owen, and Mike Owen all of Prairie Island and Duane (Timya) Owen of Woodbury; goddaughter, Jennifer Owen; nephew and niece, Nicholas (Billie) Western Boy and Corey Western Boy; and many loving nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; two brothers, Hepi and Art; sister, Linda Owen; and Hunka brother, Floyd Hand.

Due to the CDC guidelines for Covid and respecting the family’s wishes, there will be three opportunities to pay your respects to Brenda and her family: a visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2020, at the Owen home at Prairie Island; a visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel; or a graveside service at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2020 at the Prairie Island Community Cemetery. If you plan to attend, please choose one event.  Masks and social distancing will be required at all events. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.