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Mervin Stennes

October 7, 1942 — April 2, 2019

RUSHFORD, MN - Mervin J. Stennes, 76, of Rushford, MN died on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.
Mervin was born on October 7, 1942, in Lanesboro, MN to Jerome and Mildred (Hilden) Stennes. He was raised in the Tawney area, North of Mabel, MN. On June 22, 1963, Mervin was united in marriage with Patricia Tudahl at Rushford Lutheran Church in Rushford. Mervin worked for over 38 years for Fiberite in Winona, MN. In his younger years he worked at the Schueler Mink Ranch in Rushford and he also hauled canned milk. Mervin was an avid Minnesota Twins and Vikings fan. He also enjoyed watching the Rushford - Peterson basketball games. He appreciated his time tinkering outdoors and feeding the deer. Mervin loved spending time with his grandchildren, and he always put the needs of his family ahead of his own.
He is survived by two sons: Dean (Dawn) Stennes of Mabel, MN, and Robert (Julie Barry) Stennes of Rushford; two daughters: Deanna Stennes and Melessa Stennes, both of Rushford; three grandchildren: Taylor, Jacob, and Emily; one step-granddaughter: Julie Iverson; one step-great-grandson, Brandon Burkhalter; two siblings: Russell (Joyce) Stennes of Mabel, MN, and Diane (Bill) Hanlon of Harmony, MN; and by a sisters-in-law: Lynda Stennes , Becky (Alan) Hanson, and Audrey Tudahl all of Rushford; and brother-in-law: Milton (Leslie) Tudahl of Spring Hill, TN .
Mervin was preceded in death by his wife, parents and a brother, Dennis.
There will be a funeral service for Mervin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 8, 2019, at Rushford Lutheran Church with The Reverend Steve Chellew officiating. Burial will be in the Rushford Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford, and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.
Please leave a memory of Mervin and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com

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Sunday, April 7, 2019

4:00 - 7:00 pm

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Monday, April 8, 2019

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