July 23, 1923 – December 10, 2019
Inez “Pinky” Oliver, 96 of Hanover, Minnesota passed away on December 10th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband John, parents Anna and Peter Walesch, 9 brothers and sisters, 2 daughters-in-law Linda and Terry Oliver, 2 great grandsons William Fehn and Robert Oliver. Survived by children: Dan (Sue) Oliver, Bob Oliver, Irene (Terry) Soeffker, John Oliver, Lorie (David) Menzel and Jim (Benita) Oliver. Pinky married John Oliver in 1947 and farmed in Crystal Bay and then Burschville. They then moved to Hanover Minnesota, where they ran The Oliver Grocery Store in Hanover until the early 60’s. After the death of her husband in 1972, Pinky cleaned homes (until the age of 90) and raised her children. They were blessed with 6 children, 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She was a faithful member of St. Michael Catholic Church for 96 years, and will always be remembered as a good friend and a loving mother and grandmother. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, December 16th, 2019 11:00 A.M. St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael. Visitation Sunday, December 15th 4- 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Further visitation one hour prior to the Mass Monday, December 16th at the church.
Bob, my condolences on your sweet mother’s passing. I remember her so well. She had a great laugh! My mom passed away the end of July just weeks shy of 95 yrs of age. No matter how old, they are and will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Oliver family…you are in our prayers. Pinky was a fine lady and we had good times together. She is at Peace. Sorry we will the miss services but you are in our thoughts.
Marcie & Bill Martin
Sorry for your loss. Although I never met her, the obituary and she sounds like an amazing lady and a faithful servant.
Lorie, to all of Pinky’s family, my deepest sympathies. Pinky made me feel welcomed and she was easy to visit with. Even though as they age have their difficult moments, memories of them will make you sometimes laugh and sometimes cry. These matriarchs showed us what courage and love is all about. Saying good-bye is never easy and my prayers and love go to your family.
Dear Bob, I am very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May GOD comfort you. Love,Dawn
many good memories of Pinky even back in the store days Peace be with the family you are in our prayers.
Jim and the Oliver family; with deepest sympathy at the loss of your mom. We both lost our mom’s this year. Pinky was a Hanover treasure; warm, honest and loving. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
What a wonderful long life. I know you will miss her, but she knew how much she was loved💓
condolences to the family on Pinky’s passing. I remember the times at the ballgames in Hanover. Jackie and i feel bad but happy that she is in a nice place now to rest peacefully.
god bless you all