Lola Jean Templeton

Lola Jean Templeton, age 91, of Burnsville, MN, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. Born in Randall, Iowa, on September 8, 1934, Lola lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep faith, and unwavering devotion to her family. Lola began her career as a bank teller in Ames, IA before marrying the love of her life, Donald Leroy Templeton. The young couple moved to the Twin Cities. Together, they built a warm and
loving home, raising three children. While nurturing her young family, Lola also served as a parttime aide at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church's daycare, later working full-time as a bookkeeper at Southdale Optical, Edina, MN until her retirement in 1999.A lifelong Lutheran, Lola was a former member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Bloomington and Shepard of the Valley Lutheran in Apple Valley. Her faith was a guiding light throughout her life, reflected in her commitment to Bible study and her gentle spirit.

Lola found joy in sewing, crafting, reading, sharing coffee with friends, and spending time with her beloved family. Her home was a haven of warmth, laughter, and love - where grandchildren were always welcome and stories were shared over meals and treats.

She is survived by her children Randy (LaRae) Templeton and Kim (Todd) Raberge, her brother Duane Matson, sister Marilynn Whipple, seven grandchildren - Danielle (Jeremy) Brunjes, Ryan (Tiffany) Templeton, Connor Templeton, Chase (Kaylah) Raberge, Weston (Jana) Raberge,
Dane (Natalie) Raberge, and Mitchell Templeton - and ten great-grandchildren

She also leaves behind Marj Templeton, widow of her late son Kevin, and Marj's four children.Lola was preceded in death by her husband Donald (2017), son Kevin (2023), sister Sharon Ellis, and her parents Lewis and Agnes (Stensland) Matson.

A funeral service will be held on December 29, 2025, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Bloomington, MN. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m., followed by a service at 11:00 a.m., with lunch to follow at the church. Lola's legacy lives on in the hearts of those who knew her - a legacy of kindness, faith, and
unconditional love.