Marvel Gaudette, aged 91, of Savage, passed away on July 16, 2024.
Marvel will be laid to rest next to her husband, Dewey, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a private family interment.
Marvel Evelyn Gaudette was born on June 14, 1933 in McKinley, Wisconsin, to parents John and Millie (Jacobson) Petersen. She married Duane “Dewey” Gaudette on November 12, 1955. They had five children together, Denise, Linda, Don, Kathy, and Chris. She worked as a nurse for all of her career until retirement. In retirement, she enjoyed being a grandma, great-grandma and making beautiful quilts. She also loved to volunteer at the Minnesota Zoo, Meals on Wheels, and the local hospitals.
Marvel is forever loved by her children, Denise Gaudette, Linda (Paul) Gaudette-Sigel, Donald (Ann) Gaudette, Kathy (Norm) Jerde, Chris (Kristi) Gaudette; grandchildren, Melissa (Ryan), Chris, Claire, John (Kas), Zach, Maddie, great-grandchildren, Ben, Mara, and Crosby; sister, Ellie Bilderback; and many other loving relatives and friends.
Marvel is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey; parents, John and Millie; grandson, Luke; and siblings, Phyllis, Norma, Martha, Ewald, Elwood, Clyde, Elva.
