Frances Kreuser

Frances Kreuser obituary, Shakopee, MN

Frances Kreuser

Frances Kreuser Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McNearney - Schmidt Funeral and Cremation on Jan. 21, 2026.
Frances Kreuser, 88, of Shakopee, MN entered eternal life on August 11, 2025, at the Benedictine Living Community.
Born in Bloomington, MN, on September 18, 1936, Fran was the daughter of Francis and Helen (Scholz) Coleman. A Shakopee Senior High School graduate, she married Francis Kreuser on June 9, 1956. Fran enjoyed many years of being a lunch lady at Shakopee Area Catholic Schools as well as the role of meticulous homemaker.
Fran was preceded in death by her loving husband, Francis (Butch); parents, Francis and Helen Coleman; sister, Shirley Egan; brother, Dick Coleman; brothers in law, Chuck and Bob Kreuser, and Ray Egan; sisters in law, SSND Mary Lou, and Polly Kreuser. Those remaining to cherish her memory include her daughter, Cindy (Mike) Manee; son, Joe (Sue); grandsons, Mike and Corey Engel; granddaughter, Anne (Adam) Foreman; great grandson, Benjamin Foreman; and sisters-in-law, Clare Kreuser and Shirley Coleman.
Visitation will take place at the Benedictine Senior Living Chapel on Friday, August 15, from 10:00-11:00 AM followed by funeral service at 11:00 AM. Interment will be held at the Shakopee Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Grace Hospice: https://www.gracecaring.org/ To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Frances, please visit our Tree Store.

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