Helen Tangen

Helen Tangen, 94 of Chatfield died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minnesota.

Helen was born November 18, 1921 on a farm in Pilot Mound Township in Fillmore County to Frederick and Leda (Rain) Strom.

On April 17, 1943 Helen married Orville Tangen in McMinnville, Tennessee.

Helen was a lifetime member of Root Prairie Lutheran Church, where she served as sunday school superintendent,  treasurer, and teacher.  She was also a member of  WELCA, serving as secretary and treasurer.  She was a 62 year member of the Fountain Legion Auxiliary and 4H leader.

Helen is lovingly remembered by her husband Orville, four children: Robert (Sue Sandberg) Tangen of Plainview, Dianne (Del) Jones, of Aitkin, MN, Sharon (John) Dowd of Duluth, & Marlene (Dennis) Blocker of Waukon, Iowa. Eight grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great granddaughters also survive.

Helen is preceded in death by her parents, and brother Francis Strom.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 18, 2016 at Root Prairie Lutheran Church, with Pastor Mark Docken of Chatfield Lutheran Church officiating.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield, and one hour before the funeral service at the church.  Burial will be at Root Prairie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Root Prairie Lutheran Church or the Chosen Valley Care Center.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with  arrangements. 507-867-4310. To share a memory of Helen with the family please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com.

Revised 1/15 11:00 AM