Harriet Traxler

Harriet (Collins) Traxler, 69, of Carver, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning November 5, 2013 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. A Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine on Saturday November 9 at 1 p.m. immediately followed by a Celebration of Life at Ney Nature Center at 28238 Nature Center Lane, Henderson MN (Off of Hwy 19). Harriet was born on March 25, 1944 in St. Peter to Harry and Sally Collins. Harriet and her four sisters grew up on a small farm on Hwy 25 Northwest of Belle Plaine. She graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1961. She met her husband, Joseph at BBQ Days in July of 1961, and they married the following June 23, 1962. Harriet and Joe bought their lifelong home/farm in Carver County in 1965, where they have raised their children, and enjoyed the love of their grandchildren since. Harriet retired after 22 years of service at Beckman Coulter (Chaska) in May, 2012. It was around the same time that Harriet discovered she had a true talent with photography and writing, which guided her in publishing several books. Harriet was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a talented individual who loved photography, traveling, writing and researching local historical events. She was an honored member of the Sibley County Historical Society, where her books (The Barns of Sibley County and A Murder in Faxon) were proudly displayed. Harriet also enjoyed cooking, gardening, and sewing. While her children were young she was very active in 4-H, something her children fondly remember. Her greatest passion was spending time with her grandkids. Harriet was known for her generosity and her willingness to help others. Harriet is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Joseph J. Traxler; children, Joseph Harry (Bud) Traxler (Robyn) of Madison, Carol Ann (Tim) McGehee of Henderson, NV, Timothy John Traxler of Madison, Julie Ann Traxler of Philadelphia, PA, Benjamin James Traxler of Long Beach, CA, Mark Andrew (Stacy) Traxler of Belle Plaine; sisters, Margaret Bina and Kathy Carson; grandchildren, Victoria and Abbey Traxler, Robert Malz and Thomas Hanson, Emily and Morgan Traxler, Kacey Traxler, Michael and Alex Traxler, Colton and Kennedy Traxler; great-grandchildren, Khya, Emma and Maddison Malz; special friend of family, Melissa L Pasquarette of Norwood and longtime friend, Irene Carlson of Chaska. She is preceded in death by daughter, Rita A Traxler; her mother, Sally Collins; and father, Harry Collins; along with two sisters, Ann Binger and Mary Cameron. Harriet was loved by many and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

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Harriet Traxler

November 5, 2013

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