Jacqueline Hein

Jacqueline Joyce (Jackie) Hein passed away 8/22/24 at her home in St. Anthony, MN.

Jackie was born 5/20/1944 the oldest child of W Robert & Verna (May) Hein. She lived on the farm and attended Andover Grade School and High School graduating as the Valedictorian in May of 1962.

Right after Graduation, she moved to Minneapolis, MN. When she first moved to Minnesota, she lived with her Aunt Elaine and Uncle Bud Braithwaite and their family for about 2 years. She bought her own condo in 1985 and still lived there at the time of her death.

She held a few bookkeeping/accounting jobs before accepting a position at Minnegasco/Centrepoint Energy in 1975 where she worked until she retired in 2015. She also worked part time for many years at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Minneapolis.

She enjoyed traveling during her working years and after her retirement. She also enjoyed trips to see her family in Washington, South Dakota & Illinois. She was an avid reader and enjoyed reading history books. After retirement she would enjoy Friday Night "Happy Hour" with her Mirror Lake Manor Condo friends and other activities including keeping in touch with her friends at Centrepoint Energy. She recently celebrated her 80th birthday with family and friends.

She is survived by her brother Thomas (Susan) Hein of Richland, WA; brother Steve (Ann) Hein of Huron, SD; brother Wayne (Patricia) Hein of Groton, SD; sister-in-law Corinne (the late Robert) Hein of Darien, IL; and Cousin Doug Braithwaite of Willmar, MN. She also leaves behind her nieces & nephews Laura Granschow, Valerie Schnulle, Emily Jensen, Cindy Ward, Angela McCallister, Brian Hein, Christopher Hein, Stephanie Hein, Tricia Keith, Cheryl Johnson, Tamera Locke, Debra Kurth & Jacqueline Hoff. She is survived by many great nieces/nephews, and the Hein/May/Braithwaite cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, maternal grandparents Richard & Nora May, paternal grandparents Charles & Gertrude Hein, her brother Robert Hein, infant niece Sarah, great nephews Jamal, Samuel & Dylan, great great nephew Stetson, Elaine & Bud Braithwaite, Jim, Dan & Lisa Braithwaite.

A Memorial Service will be held in Minneapolis on 9/28/24 @ 11: AM at the Washburn-McReavy Hillside Funeral Chapel - 2610 19th Ave Minneapolis, MN.

Visitation with the Family will be from 10:00-11:00 prior to the service.

Her wishes were to be cremated and her ashes will be buried after a brief service at Sunset Memorial Gardens Aberdeen, SD on 9/30/24 @ 10:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers please donate to St John's Preschool, Groton, SD, your Church or favorite Charity.

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