Wilma L. Hedin

Wilma L. Hedin, 85 year old resident of Swanville, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at her residence. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN, with a visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be at Bearhead Cemetery in Pillsbury, MN. Caring for Wilma and her family is LeMieur Funeral Home in Swanville.
Wilma Louise Hartwig was born on March 16, 1939 in Little Falls, MN to the late William and Emma (Strom) Hartwig. She grew up on a farm outside of Swanville, graduating from Swanville High School in 1957. Wilma was united in marriage to Eugene Hedin on May 28, 1958 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville. They purchased a farm close to her parents in Swanville, where they raised their 4 children. Wilma was a hard worker her whole life, often taking care of the farm and the kids while Gene worked in the Twin Cities. In addition to the farm work, she worked various jobs over the years. After retiring from a long tenure as head cook for the Swanville Schools, she went to work at Larson Boats. She also spent many years raising chickens on the farm. Wilma was very proud of her family and especially enjoyed the time spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. For 40 years, she put together a Sunday dinner for whoever showed up, always with more than enough food for everyone. More often than not, a few games of SkipBo were played. Wilma was active in her church, helping wherever she was needed. She was a member of the St. Peter’s quilting group and the Dove Homemakers. She was a good friend to many. Those who came by for a visit were often sent home with goodies. Her homemade caramels were a special treat that will not soon be forgotten. Wilma was well-loved and will be dearly missed by all.
Wilma is survived by her son, Allen Hedin and daughter, Kathy Van Norman, both of Swanville; son-in-law, Brian Menke of Royalton, MN; unofficially adopted son, Mark Proctor of Swanville; sisters, Elaine Johnson of Alexandria, MN, and Gladys (John) Schultz of Long Prairie, MN; 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Emma Hartwig; husband, Eugene Hedin; daughter, Sandy Menke; son, Calvin Hedin; grandson, Matthew Hedin; and brother, Milo Hartwig.