Marjean ""Jeanne"" Stechmann

Marjean Estelle "Jeanne" Stechmann, 84, of Red Wing, died Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing.

She was born April 9, 1933, in Rochester to Alfred and Delphine (Jackson) Merseth. She graduated from Zumbrota High School in 1951, and then from the Minnesota School of Business. She started working as a secretary for Lutheran Brotherhood in the Twin Cities area in 1954 and continued working there for seven years. On Feb. 28, 1959, she married Donald Stechmann at United Redeemer Lutheran Church in Zumbrota. With Don serving in the U.S. Navy, they moved 19 times living on the U.S. East and West coasts and overseas.  During the first 20 years of their married life, Jeanne spent time raising her family, took part in school activities with her children, was a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts, taught Sunday school, volunteered time at the Serviceman's Center in Minneapolis and delivered Meals on Wheels. She also acted as command's Ombudsman when Don was in Squadrons. In 1978, Jeanne was proud to become a Screener/Counselor with the Navy Drug and Alcohol Education Program. After retirement, she received her broker's license and sold real estate for 17 years. In 2003, they moved to Red Wing. She was an active member of United Lutheran Church. As a member of the Red Wing Lions Club, she received the Helen Keller Award and she and Don chaired the eyeglasses collection for a number of years. She enjoyed reading, doing puzzles and being with her family and friends. She was especially grateful for the close friendships she made in her book club, church circles and senior center. 

She is survived by her husband, Donald; one daughter, Dana (Eric) Hansen of Tucson, Ariz.; and one son, Erik (Marlisa) of Peach Tree City, Ga.; six grandchildren, Nicholas and Alexis Hansen, Cara, Dylan, Erin and Jacob Stechmann; one sister, Arlys (Lyle) Berg of Webster, S.D.; one brother, Don Merseth of Zumbrot; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Kurt F. Stechmann.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29, at United Lutheran Church in Red Wing. with the Rev. Justin Boeding officiating. Burial will be at the Zumbrota Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 28, at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and at the church for one hour prior to the service. Memorials are preferred to United Lutheran Church or the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.