Tricia Renae Hansen

Tricia Renae Hansen, age 49, of Annandale, formerly of Buffalo, died peacefully with family at her side on Saturday, June 24, 2023, after a two-year battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 30, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Ryan Clark will officiate. Burial will follow at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in French Lake Township. Tricia Renae Lemke was born May 9, 1974, in Litchfield to Keith Lemke and Patricia (Johnson) Janey. She grew up in Howard Lake, attending St. James Parochial School and graduating from Howard Lake-Waverly High School with the Class of 1992. She lived in Buffalo, where she raised three beautiful daughters. Tricia started her career as a fantastic car salesperson, working Buffalo, Minnetonka, and most recently at Freeway Motors in Rogers. While working in Minnetonka, she met Jeffrey Hansen; they were united in marriage on a cruise ship in Miami on March 8, 2008. In spring of 2023, Tricia was blessed with a beautiful granddaughter; she was proud to become “NaNa.” Tricia enjoyed making a beautiful home for her family. She loved cooking, baking, gardening, crafting, fishing, being with her dogs, taking vacations, and just living life. More than anything, Tricia loved making memories with her three daughters. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jeff Hansen; daughters, Shaley (Joe) Painschab of Litchfield, Cheyenne Karels of Waverly, and Shaniah (Steven) Johnson of Cokato; granddaughter, Paisley Renae Johnson; parents (Keith (Sally) Lemke and Patricia (Steven) Janey; brother, Jason Lemke; step-brothers, Kevin (Lisa) Schiltz and Justin (Heather) LeClair; sister-in-law, Jane Schiltz; and many nieces and nephews. Tricia was proceeded in death by her grandparents, Don and Dolores Lemke, Adolph Johnson, and Gladys Peterson; uncle, Wayne Lemke; and step-brother, Brian Schiltz. The casket bearers will be Jason Lemke, Kevin Schiltz, Justin LeClair, and Dale Karels. Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Annandale. The obituary, guestbook, and video tribute are online at www.dingmannfuneral.com.