Audrey E. Ayen, age 95, of Zumbrota, passed away unexpectedly, following a short illness on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island. The funeral service will be on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 11:00 am at Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with Pastor Wayne Schoch officiating. The visitation will be on Thursday, June 15, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Burial will be in the Zumbrota Cemetery.
Audrey Elizabeth Holst was born on March 30, 1922 to Henry and Mary (Ahrens) Holst in Minneola Township. She was raised in Minneola Township and attended White Willow school. She was confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church. Audrey worked as a waitress in Zumbrota where she met Dale Ayen. They married on November 8, 1944 at Christ Lutheran Church, where she was a life-long member. Audrey raised three children and helped Dale farm outside of Zumbrota. After moving into town in 1957 she worked at Cresthaven, Super Value and Hub Foods before retiring in 1985. In their retirement they enjoyed going camping and attending flea markets together to look for pottery and tractors. Audrey also enjoyed bowling, crocheting, embroidery and spending time with family.
Audrey is survived by her two sons, Norman (Judith) Ayen of Cedarburg, WI, and Howard (Mary) Ayen of Zumbrota; nine grandchildren, Kyle, Caaren, Kirsten, Patricia, Kathryn, Cynthia, Jessica, Derek and Karla; sixteen great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Steven Engh.
Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; daughter, Kay Engh; and two brothers, Chester and Norman Holst.
Public Viewing
JUN
15.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel
1475 Jefferson Dr
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Funeral Service
JUN
16.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
Christ Lutheran Church
223 East 5th Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Graveside Service
JUN
16.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Zumbrota Cemetery