Gail Hachmann


Gail Hachmann, 88, Pipestone died Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society in Pipestone.

Visitation was held Monday, May 26 from 5-7 p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home, Pipestone Chapel.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 27 at 10 a.m. at Hartquist Funeral Home, Pipestone Chapel with Pastor Pete Sestak officiating.

Honorary casket bearers were Rilee, Colin, Aubrey, Kendyl, Alika and Lindyn.

Casket bearers were Nicole Hartke, Kayla Houselog, Jamie Hartke, Dustin Hachmann, Allan Hachmann, Jacob Hansen, Bailey Reding and Jedidiah Hansen.

Interment was in the Trosky Cemetery, Trosky.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be distributed to Gail’s favorite charities. 

Gail Mathilda Hachmann was born November 14, 1936 on a farm in Sweet Township to Jacob and Mina Jacobson. Gail was baptized September 13, 1937 at Salem Church in Sweet Township. Gail grew up in Sweet Township attending District 35 Country School through eighth grade. Gail was confirmed May 27, 1951 at Salem Church as she continued to attend high school in Pipestone until graduating in 1954. After graduation Gail worked full-time for the ASC office in Pipestone, Minn. until she met the love of her life Wilfried Hachmann and they were married October 10, 1959 at the E.U.B. Church in Pipestone, Minn. In 1961, Gail stepped away from her work at the ASC office to be a full-time farm wife, mother and volunteer. Wilfried and Gail moved to Trosky, Minn. to start their life together. They became members of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Trosky, Minn. Gail’s main focus was always raising her own family but the members of the church were like family to her. Gail was very giving of her time, she was the Voters assembly secretary, Sunday school and Bible School teacher, Youth group leader, AAL Branch leader and 4-H leader.

Gail frequently made quilts and stocking caps for church missions. Hardanger was one of her favorite hobbies as well and many friends have been recipients of her work! Gail could always be found at her grandkids sporting events, and if it wasn’t a Pipestone Arrows or Redwood Cardinal event she would be watching the Twins, Wild, Vikings, or Gophers. Throughout her life Gail was blessed to have some very special high school friends, Marilyn, Joyce, Elizabeth, Ardys, Sandy, Betty, Carol, Jeannine, and Barbara. Their friendships always held a special place in Gail’s heart and the annual slumber parties were a highlight of her’s as well as sharing the story of their Cuba trip after high school.

On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Gail died at the Good Samaritan Society in Pipestone, Minn.

Gail is lovingly remembered by her children; Mary (Steven) Hartke of Pipestone, Minn., Mike (Kathy) Hachmann of Jasper, Minn., Nancy (Pat) Hansen of Redwood Falls, Minn.; sisters-in-law, Janet Jacobson of Minnetonka, Minn., Dorothy Hachmann of Minneapolis, Minn.; eight grandchildren, Nicole (Chad) Hartke, Kayla (Brandon) Houselog, Jamie (Taylor) Hartke, Dustin (Megan) Hachmann, Allan (Peyton) Hachmann, Jacob (Danitza) Hansen, Bailey (Griffin) Reding, Jedidiah (Jenna) Hansen; six great- grandchildren, Rilee, Colin, Aubrey, Kendyl, Alika, Lindyn, and Baby Hansen due in July.

Gail is preceded in death by her husband, Wilfried; her parents, Jacob and Mina Jacobson; siblings, Jay, Mary and Dale; sister-in-law, Joyce Jacobson and brother-in-law, Jeryld Hachmann.

(Hartquist Funeral Home,

Pipestone Chapel)