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Lila Hamre

January 7, 1926 — October 18, 2024

Lila Eileen Hamre

A life well lived in service of others. Passed away peacefully in Rochester,MN on October 18, 2024.

Eileen was a school nurse at Lakeville, MN for 18 years.

Born in Marshalltown, IA 1926 to Rosa (Luthi) and Ernest Hofer. Graduated Collins, IA High-school 1943. Lutheran Deaconess School of Nursing, Chicago 1947 and Metro State University 1979.

She is survived by 3 sons and their spouses, 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Larry, her parents, sister Bernice Huntrods and brothers Charles and Howard Hofer.

A Celebration of life will be held at Mahn Funeral Home, Rochester, MN, Nov. 7th 10 to noon. Family graveside service at State Veterans' Cemetery, Preston, MN. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to charity of donors' choice.

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Rochester Chapel - Mahn Family Funeral Home

1624 37th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901

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