Doris Jean Hassig

Doris Hassig, age 99, of Minnetonka, MN passed away August 25th, 2026. Doris is preceded in death by her parents Chris and Minnie Daellenbach; husband Bernie who died in 2015; siblings Stella, Ozzie, Myron, George, Lucille; Bernie Hassig siblings Joe, Ed, Frank, Frieda, Sophie, Mary; and THOUSANDS of unfortunate fish. Doris is survived by all five of her children Bruce (Kris), Carol, Duane (Marietta), Deb, and Craig (Brenda), and a lesser number of fish who got off the hook or were too small to keep. Doris is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Doris grew up on a farm in Siren, Wisconsin and attended grade school at Coomer School, a one-room schoolhouse. She graduated as valedictorian of Siren High School, then moved to Minneapolis Minnesota to work for a savings and loan company. Doris met Bernie while working in Minneapolis, and they were married on May 15, 1948. Five children were born out of this union and were all introduced to the values of working hard, being honest and thrifty, attending church, and working together as a team. The family legacy includes many camping trips as a vacation, with one group trip that included a tornado - that's how Bernie and Doris got fired from the camping trip organizing leadership role! There were many fishing outings in any form that was possible at the time - a lakeshore or dock, a rowboat, a boat of their own, and even a few fly-in trips to Canada. Doris participated in the Canada trips and was climbing into the fishing boat even at ages 90 and 92 years old. House building was also a family activity as the children grew up. First for the core family, and later for Doris and Bernie's adult children and their families. Later in life, Doris worked for the US Census Bureau and won many awards for her meticulous work. We will miss the lively jokes and interactions with Doris,but are grateful that she is now whole in the realm of spirit. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday September 4 with visitation at 10 AM and a service at 11 AM with a luncheon to follow at Washburn-McReavy Hopkins Chapel. Private graveside service at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria, MN will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday September 8.

Doris Jean Hassig

March 25, 1927 - August 25, 2026

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