Betty Jean (Sothman) Youngner

February 12, 1938 - May 6, 2026

Betty Jean (Sothman) Youngner, age 88, of Burnsville died peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, lovingly surrounded by family. She died from CHF.

Preceded in death by parents Willes and Erma Sothman, brothers Roger Sothman and Alan Sothman and his wife Yvonne, and husband of 47 years Paul Youngner.

Survived by daughter Brenda (Bob) Werdan and their son Joseph Werdan; Son Warren (Dawn) Youngner and their daughters Emily (Alec) Running and Sarah (Tim) O'Grady; daughter June (Kent) Rogers and their children Shane Rogers, Grace (Jackson) Strand, Nolan Rogers, and Heidi Rogers. Also survived by sister Linda (Bill) Storlie; brother Dale (Irene) Sothman; sister Vicki (Jim) Simpson; sister-in-law Maridee Sothman, and many nieces and nephews.

Born in Tyler, MN, Betty grew up on a farm in nearby Russell, the eldest of six children. She played piano at church, was involved in basketball, drama, and played baritone in high school. She was valedictorian of her high school class. She graduated from Fairview Nursing School in Minneapolis in 1959 and worked as an RN for several years. She married Paul Youngner of Nelson, MN September 20, 1959. They settled in Eagan, MN where they raised their 3 children. Most summers, Paul, Betty, and the kids traveled and camped across North America. Betty was a meticulous homemaker, dedicated church volunteer at Mt Calvary Lutheran, prolific blood donor, voracious reader, and caring neighbor and friend. Her greatest pride was her grandchildren.

Betty and Paul retired to The Parkway Co-Op, where Betty was well known for her deviled eggs, breakfast casserole, and greeting cards with a mint inside. She felt blessed to be a part of the wonderful Parkway community for 25 years.

Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery later this spring.