Nadine Aakre

Nadine Ann Aakre of Rochester, MN, passed peacefully on March 18, 2025. Nadine was born on September 30, 1941, in Owatonna, Minn. to Arthur and Margaret Boeke. Nadine grew up on a farm near Claremont, Minn. She graduated from Claremont High School in 1959. In high school, Nadine enjoyed having some of the leading roles in class plays. Nadine also enjoyed competing in speech and receiving a superior rating at a region speech contest. "Boooks" was the nickname given to her by her classmates. Always into books!

After graduation she went to work at the First National Bank in Rochester, MN. During this time, she met Robert Aakre and later was united in marriage at the Presbyterian Church in Claremont, MN, 1960. They made their home in Rochester, MN. She also worked at Goodman Office Supply, Donaldsons and Small Business Accounts for Rochester businesses. She enjoyed the jobs she had and enjoyed talking to clients.

Nadine was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed cooking. She loved to sew and made many outfits for the family. She enjoyed playing cards with friends and family gatherings and enjoyed conversation in-between. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and taught Sunday School. She also enjoyed square dancing and going to Treasure Island Casino. Nadine liked playing solitaire and when she won, she would raise her hand expecting a high five and of course, Robert would give it to her. She stayed up-to-date regularly watching local and world news as that was important to her. Nadine had a great sense of humor, liked having fun and was willing to give inspiration to whomever she thought needed it.

Nadine is survived by her husband Robert; daughter Rhonda Seltun of San Diego, CA; sons Merle (Brenda) of Rochester, MN; Wayne (Gladys) of Maple Grove, MN; Alan (Marie) of Maple Lake, MN; 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews; brothers James Boeke of Denim Springs, LA and Steve Boeke of West Concord, MN. Preceded in death by her parents, and sister Delores Porter of Minneapolis, MN.

Above all, she loved being with her family and especially her grandchildren and her great grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Friday, March 28, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN 55901. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 5-7PM on Thursday, March 27 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home and also an hour prior to the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers - memorials are suggested to Bethel Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN.

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Aakre family.