Joyce A. Hansen

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, HOUSTON, MINN. 507-896-3127ROCHESTER, MINN. - Joyce A. Hansen, 72, of Rochester, Minn. died on Friday, November 20, 2015, at Valley View Care and Rehab Center in Houston, Minn. Joyce was born on August 6, 1943, in Rochester. She was raised in the Rochester area by her father, Donald G. Miller. She was a 1960, graduate of Rochester John Marshall High School. On July 7, 1962, she was united in marriage with Melvin Hansen in Rochester. Joyce was the eatery manager at Kmart for many years and was a cook at Gage Elementary School. She was a wonderful cook to all of her family, and a selfless wife, mother and grandmother.She is survived by her husband, Melvin; four children: Bill (Lori) Hansen of Rochester, Chris Hansen of Rochester, Douglas Hansen of Winona, Minn., and Melissa (Erik) Brennan of Houston, Minn.; nine grandchildren: Nicole, Amber, Lisa, Jessica, Michelle, Caitlin, Abby, Gabe, and Evi; and by two great-grandchildren: Liam and Sawyer. Joyce was preceded in death by her father, Donald and sister, Karen.A private family graveside service has been scheduled, with burial at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester.Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Houston, Minn. is assisting the family with arrangements.