Lynn Marie Tangen

Monday, January 27, 2020 5:59 pm

Lynn Marie Tangen, 55, of Hiawatha, formerly of Ossian, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. A Celebration of Life was at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Stavanger Lutheran Church in Ossian, with Rev. Terry Landsgard as the officiant. There was a one-hour visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. before services at the church Saturday. Inurnment followed at Stavanger Lutheran Cemetery in Ossian.

She was born April 8, 1964, the daughter of Arthur and Marlene (Soeder) Tangen in Decorah. Lynn was baptized and confirmed at Stavanger Lutheran Church, Ossian. She graduated from South Winneshiek, Calmar, in 1982 where she was active in band and theatre. Lynn traveled to Norway through the Sons of Norway student exchange program and was very proud of her Norwegian heritage. She graduated from Luther College, Decorah in 1986.

Lynn held various positions of employment including Iowa Electric, French Studios, numerous years in pharmaceutical sales and Eddie Bauer. Lynn volunteered at His Hands Ministry and enjoyed helping others.

As a young girl, Lynn was known for her quick wit and good sense of humor. She loved Christmas and all the traditions that came with it. Lynn enjoyed travel, nature, politics and spending time with family. Lynn was a devoted daughter, sister and friend.

Those left to cherish Lynn’s memory are her sisters, Mary (Gary) Bishop and Joy Tangen; aunt and uncle, Carol and Jared Hills; cousins, Kari (Colin) Dirks, Paul (Cindy) Hills; and nephews, Zach, Ben, James and Jacob.

Lynn was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Marlene Tangen; a brother, Mark; grandparents, Arnold and Nettie Soeder and Carl and Agnes Tangen.

Memorials may be made to Stavanger Lutheran Church or His Hands Ministry.
Schmitz-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Ossian helped the family with arrangements.