Lila Netten

Lila Beth Top Netten November 21, 1936 - March 13, 2025 Lila Beth Top Netten passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 21, 1936, in Orange City, Iowa, to William and Lillian Top, Lila grew up in her cherished hometown, where she graduated from high school before attending Northwestern College. Lila's journey with Alvin Netten began in seventh grade, marking the start of a lifelong love story. On December 26, 1956, they were married, sharing 68 wonderful years together filled with love, adventure, and unwavering devotion. Their early years took them to California while Al served in the military, followed by a move to Story City, Iowa, where Lila taught first grade while Al pursued his degree at Iowa State University. After his graduation, they settled in Burnsville, MN, before relocating to Tucson, AZ, and eventually returning to the Midwest, where they built their longtime home in Bloomington, MN. A woman of great kindness and faith, Lila was a devoted member of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon with outreach to shut-ins and sang in the chancel choir. She found joy in birdwatching, treasured time at the family cabin in Wisconsin, and, most of all, loved being surrounded by her family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Al; her daughter, Jane Ryan (Jon) of Cokato, MN; her son, David Netten (Carmen) of Stillwater, MN; and seven cherished grandchildren: Kate Ryan of Cokato, Becca Asplin (Jasper) of Sauk Rapids, Jacob Stringer-Ryan (Katie) of Minneapolis, Anna Dierking of Lake Elmo, Zachary Netten of Minneapolis, Megan Dierking of St. Paul, and Graham Netten of St. Louis Park: and two great-grandchildren: Everett and Landyn Asplin. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Willard, and his wife, Esther. Memorial Service: Saturday, March 22, 2025 Oak Grove Presbyterian Church 2200 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington MN 55431 10:00 am: Visitation 11:00 am: Memorial Service (also livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook) Lunch with family will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Oak Grove Presbyterian Church 2200 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington MN 55431

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Lila Netten

November 21, 1936 - March 13, 2025

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