Doris Draayer, 97, Austin

Doris (Hanson) Sistek Draayer, age 97, of Austin, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 at Sacred Heart Care Center.

Doris Hanson was born in New Hampton, Iowa on Dec. 2, 1925, the daughter of Hugo and Lilly (Nelson) Hanson. She graduated from Austin High School in 1943. After High School, Doris worked for Hormel, J.C. Penny, Lundberg's, Younkers and alongside her husband on their family farm.

She married Freddie Sistek on Nov. 3, 1946. They had two children, Dan Eugene Sistek and Nancy Jean Sistek (Wesely).

Husband Freddie died on Oct. 27, 1982.

Doris married John Draayer on Sept. 13, 1986. They enjoyed traveling and took many amazing trips together. Later in life, the couple moved to The Oaks Condominiums. John passed away on Sept. 7, 2010.

Survivors include her children Dan Sistek (Julie), Nancy (Al) Wesely; five Grandchildren, Renee Thorpe (Jake), Brad (Sarah) Sistek, Brent Sistek (John), Sara (Dustin) Lawson, Sandy (Dave) Bjork; six Great Grandchildren, Cloey and Ellie Thorpe, Jackson, Alivia, and Aubrey Sistek, Bridger Bjork; one brother, Carl (Helen) Hanson, Sister-in-law Phyllis Sistek; several Nieces and Nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugo and Lilly Hanson; two husbands, Freddie Sistek and John Draayer; and her sister, Bernice Jech.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church. A funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, with a visitation one hour prior. Rev. Leandra Anderson will be officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, in Doris’ name are preferred.

Arrangements by Clasen-Jorden Mortuary.