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Evangeline "Vangie" Norma Rivard

March 12, 1935 ~ June 21, 2026

Age 91 of East Bethel, MN. Loving Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma & Great-Great-Grandma. Passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026.

Evangeline was born on March 12, 1935 in Benson, MN. She lived on the farm until the age of 12 when they moved to Minneapolis. She graduated from Vocational High School in Minneapolis where she received her beauticians license and met the love of her life Ronald Rivard and married October 24, 1953. They had 5 daughters. She loved to play cards and sometimes go to the casino. The last several years she had a new passion for diamond art. Vangie was also an avid Minnesota Twins fan.

Preceded in death by husband, Ronald; daughter, Paula Dean; sisters, Sally Wanberg, Margie Chapman; brothers, Minor Haugen, Myron Haugen; son-in-laws, Russel Rosenberger, Kevin Freeman; parents, Melvin & Minnie Haugen. Survived by daughters, Patricia Rosenberger, Pamela Freeman, Jodi Wagner, Jackie (Jim) Mayer; son-in-law, Larry Dean; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren & 6 great-great-grandchildren. She lived with Jim & Jackie for 29 years, so she was never alone.

Vangie’s life will be celebrated with a service at 11 AM Friday, June 26th with a visitation beginning at 10 AM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Interment at Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis.

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Visitation: Friday, June 26, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Roberts Family Funeral Home
555 Centennial Drive SW
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-4422
www.robertsfamilyfh.com 

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Celebration of Life: Friday, June 26, 2026 11:00 am

Roberts Family Funeral Home
555 Centennial Drive SW
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-4422
www.robertsfamilyfh.com 

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  2. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. I am so very happy I got to spend time with her last year with Pam and Malina playing Bingo. It was a great day with lots of laughs. She is in my heart and thoughts always. Hanging out with Pam since we were 11 years old, Vangie felt like my second mother. Love you Vangie, Thank you for years of your kindness.

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  3. I will forever remember her when I make scalloped potatoes. She shared her recipe with me and I’ll never make them any other way. She was beautiful inside and out. I’m thankful God let me meet her and know her. Prayers for all of you.

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  4. Vangie was an amazing lady. Couldn’t ask for a better aunt. So many special memories of her. We will miss her terribly ❤️🙏

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  5. I was saddened to hear of Vangie’s passing. She was truly a wonderful person, and I always enjoyed being around her. She had a way of making everyone feel welcome, and I have many great memories of her over the years.
    I especially remember her baking cookies for Christmas and that broccoli salad that I still make today the same way she did. Every time I make it, I will think of her and smile.
    She lived a long fantastic life and leaves behind many good memories. My thoughts are with all of you, and I hope you find comfort in remembering the special person she was.

    With many prayers and great sympathy, Rick Fiester

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