Waska, Colleen Caroline passed away peacefully at home on May 25th, 2026 at the age of 81 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents, Newman and Lila; and siblings. Survived by her children, Jeffrey (Lynn), John, Jolene (Chase) and Julianne (Jeffrey); grandchildren, Tyler (Violet), Ryan (Maggie), Emily (Darby), Hailee, Joseph and Kayla (Dustin) and great-grandchildren, Molly, Hadley, and Greyson. At Mom’s request, a private ceremony will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, where she will be reunited with Dad in their final resting place.