Mollie Hammel

Mollie B. Hammel, age 70, of Dover, MN, died Friday, September 20, 2013 at St. Isidore Health Center in Plainview,MN. Mollie was born July 23, 1943 to James and Elna (Gardner) Reeves in Sioux Falls, SD. After graduating from Dover-Eyota High School in 1961, she married Richard Hammel on July 12, 1961 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ (The North Church). Together they had three children. Up to her retirement, Mollie worked 15 years as a child care counselor for troubled youth at the VonWald Shelter. She truly enjoyed children and caring for them. Mollie was an avid traveler. She and her husband, Rich traveled to almost all the States, including Hawaii. For the last five years they wintered in Florence, AZ. She also enjoyed gambling at Diamond Joe's and Treasure Island. Most importantly, she loved her family, enjoyed cooking for them, and just spending time with them. Her pride and joy were her two Shih Tzu dogs, Hanna and Huey. Mollie will be sadly missed. Mollie is Survived by her husband, Richard Hammel of Dover; children, Robin (Steve) Erickson of Eyota, Renee (Scott) Pennington of Florence, AZ, and Rodney (Liane) Hammel of Dover; grandchildren Kelsey, Courtney, and Carley Erickson, Whitney, Samuel, and Dayton Pennington, Riley and Kaylee Hammel; great-grandchildren, Megan and Chloe and the anticipation of a 3rd great-grandchild in 3 weeks; sister, Connie Gilk; many other family and friends; and her two beloved Shih Tzu's, Hanna and Huey. She is preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Sue Brehmer.Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Hoff Funeral Home in St. Charles with the Reverend Heather E. Klason officiating. Visitation will be 4 -8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery following the service. Memorials preferred to St. Isidore Health Center in Plainview Please share a memory of Mollie, sign her online guestbook and view her video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/427923