Audrey Mae Bodin, 91, of Red Wing, died Monday, Sept. 16, at the Mayo Health System, Red Wing Campus. She was born on Sept. 17, 1932, in Red Wing to Virgil and Evelyn (Nelson) Hattemer. She graduated in 1950 from Red Wing High School and then worked for a few years at NSP. On June 2, 1956, she was united in marriage to Bruce Bodin. They were blessed with four children, William, Brenda, Robert, and Barbara. They farmed for many years in the Welch area, and over the years, Audrey worked for the Welch Ski Village and Braschler’s Bakery in Red Wing. She and Bruce moved to Red Wing in 2001, and they always looked forward to wintering in Texas. Bruce died on May 25, 2023.
Audrey was an active member of Cannon River Lutheran Church and volunteered many hours for the Hospital Auxiliary and the Goodhue County History Center. She was part of the Kancer Kickers at the Mississippi Shuffle and was a member of the Welch Dale Home Study Group. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo, participating in all the activities at Potter Ridge, shopping, golfing, and gardening. An avid reader, she always kept busy doing Sudoku puzzles. Her family recalls all the love and kindness she shared with them, remembering their birthdays and attending their school activities and sporting events.
Audrey is survived by her four children, William (Karen) Bodin, Brenda (James) Huebner, Robert (Cynthia) Bodin, and Barbara (Marc) Cooper; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bruce, and two brothers, Orville and Dan Hattemer.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Cannon River Lutheran Church, rural Cannon Falls, with Reverend CJ Boettcher officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery. Visitation was held from 5- 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel in Red Wing and at the church for one hour prior to the service. Memorials are preferred to Cannon River Lutheran Church, Faith in Action, Goodhue County History Center, or the American Cancer Society.
