May 1, 1939 - October 22, 2014
Gladys M. Denesen (nee Westergard) passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2014. She was born May 1, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late William and Jane Westergard. She moved to Richfield in 1948 and graduated Richfield High School in 1957. After getting a degree in Business from the University of Minnesota in 1961, she worked for several local department stores. She married the late Irving Denesen on May 20, 1967. Sons, Jeffrey and Kevin were welcomed into their Richfield home, where she resided until her passing. She worked for the Richfield Public Schools in the business office until her retirement. She enjoyed attending her sons' softball and broomball games, spending time with her grandchildren and visiting with friends. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Jean); grandson, Robert and son, Kevin (Allison); grandsons, Thomas and Matthew; a brother, Donald (Joanne) Westergard and a sister, Linda Griffith; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation Sunday, October 26, 2014, from 4-7 PM at the Morris Nilsen Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave. S., Richfield. Funeral Service Monday, October 27, 2014, 11:00 AM at Saint Luke's Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, with visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Interment Lakewood Cemetery.
Memorials to the Salvation Army or to the Union Gospel Mission.