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Feb 19, 2021
MANKATO Jennifer “Jen” Ann Braam, age 47, of North Mankato passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 14, 2021. A public visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive. Masks and social distancing are required. A private service will be held for the family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.Â
Jen was born in San Jose, California. Growing up in a Navy family, she lived throughout the country and abroad, including Okinawa and Guam. Jen was a 1992 graduate from New Ulm High School, MN. Jen enjoyed her employment at District 77 as a paralegal. She was also employed at, and transitioned through, Alltel, Midwest Wireless and Verizon Call Center. Jen’s true love for teaching littles came as she opened her daycare. With many hours of training, she became a two star rated provider for the Parent Aware Program. (For Blue Earth County and Nicollet County.) Sh
Christmastime at Gateway Mall in the early years. PHOTO COURTESY OF EDHOLM & BLOMGREN COLLECTION
My fondest memory was waiting for Santa and Mrs. Claus to arrive at the mall via helicopter. I stood in anticipation with my husband and daughter and all the other families anxiously waiting for them to land. I was so proud when they landed and stepped out and was happy to see them as they were there in all their glory ⦠my Mom and Dad, that is. Yes, they were Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus at Gateway Mall for many years. Not many daughters can claim having a personal connection to the Guy in the Big Red Suit!