Neva Joy Hamann, 100 of Mankato, formerly of Minnesota Lake, fell asleep with God on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 at Laurel’s Peak in Mankato, MN. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, November 18th, 2024 at Peace Church in Minnesota Lake with Pastor Rachel Morrison. Visitation will be Sunday, Nov. 17 from 4:00-7:00 PM at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells (789 Business Park Drive) and will continue one hour prior to services (9:30am-10:30am) at the Church on Monday. Burial will take place in Peace Cemetery in Minnesota Lake.
Neva Joy was born July 11, 1924 on the family farm in Danville Township, Blue Earth County, MN, the 6th of 12 children of Richard and Neva (Deeter) Shuck. She graduated from Mapleton High School in 1942. On August 14, 1943, she was united in marriage to Burnell A. Hamann in Mapleton, MN. To this union 6 children were born: Nancy, Gary, Sharon, David, Douglas, Christine.
Joy was an active member of Peace Church and the America Legion Auxiliary. She was honored to be chosen as the member of the year in the Minnesota ALA. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, her flowers, playing cards, sewing and quilting. She made hundreds of quilts for family and veterans. She made the best fried chicken and potato salad ever!
Joy is survived by her children: Nancy (Allan) Miller, David (Judy) Hamann, Douglas Hamann, Christine (Craig) Schroader, and son-in-law Rich Vogelsang; grandchildren: Kimberly (Aaron) Schroeder, Laurie (Mark) Fisher; Michael Vogelsang, Jayne Kalis; Jared Hamann, Jordan Hamann, Justin Hamann; Jeff (Elle) Hamann, Katie Hamann; Krista (Curtis) Hartmann, Phillip (Mariah) Schroader and Cassie Schroader; great-grandchildren: Avery and Nolan Schroeder; Morgan and Jessica Fisher; Haley and Kaden Kalis; Jake and Josie Hamann; Remy, Reuben, Ronna and Rey Hamann; Lucas, Adalyn and Andrew Schroader; sisters: Mary (Walter) Reynolds of California and Penny (Michael) Turner of Idaho; sister- in-law Louisa Belle Shuck of Mapleton.
Joy is preceded in death by her husband Burnell (2010); son Gary Joe Hamann (1950); daughter Sharon Vogelsang (2023); siblings: Daniel (Hazel) Shuck, Paul (Dorothy) Shuck, Sid (Marge) Shuck, Carol (Addis) Anderson, Harry (Della Mae) Shuck, Alice (Art) Blaisdell, Connie (Don) Lantz, Patricia (Hugo) John and Richard Shuck.
I’ve known her for years. Such a sweet and caring lady. Hugs and prayers of comfort to her family.
I enjoyed putting puzzles together and chatting with Joy when I visited Heritage Place in Mapleton.
Rest in peace sweet Joy.
Her and Burnell used to bring pails of ice cream in a long canvas bag for our Roessler reunions. We as kids waited in line for them. What a treat!! Awesome people.
Joy was one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her while she lived at Heritage Place. Joy holds a special place in my memories. May you find joy and peace celebrating her beautiful life and comfort in knowing that she is home.
Hamann siblings & grandchildren – we were fortunate to know your Mom, Joy…..she was such a fun and nice person to visit with…..she gave all of you a great heritage….enjoy your wonderful memories of her…..may you have peace knowing she is indeed with our Savior, Jesus!!
To Doug and entire family and friends I offer my condolences.
May she R.I.P.