Eljean Puent

WINDSOR/DEFOREST – Eljean E. Puent, age 86, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Jean was born on May 23, 1939, in Eau Claire, WI to Roy and Ethel (Mulvaney) Hagen. She grew up on the family farm in Osseo, WI and graduated from Osseo High School in 1957. She moved to Red Wing, Minn shortly after graduation before moving to Madison.  Jean married Richard Puent on February 19, 1966, at St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church in Westport, WI. She was a teacher’s assistant at DeForest Middle School for many years before retiring from Oscar Mayer in 2001. Jean was a night owl who enjoyed car trips, puzzles, gambling, laughing, good stories, going out to eat and dancing with Dick, and spending time with others - especially her grandchildren.  Jean has a million friends, she could talk to and get along with anybody. She will be greatly missed.

Jean is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dick; children, Greg (Michelle) and Terri (Keith) Treinen; grandchildren, Jackson, Jamie, Wyatt Treinen, and Eleanor Treinen; siblings, John (Margaret) Hagen and Margaret Hagen; and sisters-in-law, Ardyce Hagen and Sally Hagen. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Jean is preceded in death by her siblings, Lyman (Fran) Hagen, Verda (Marv) Johnson, Jim Hagen, Patricia (Eldon) Martinson, Bob (Alvina) Hagen, and Ronald Hagen.

A brief memorial service will be held at 6:30PM on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Ryan Funeral Home, 6924 Lake Road, DeForest. A visitation will be held from 4:30PM until time of service on Monday at the funeral home.

A special thanks to SSM Health at Home Hospice, especially Charlie Hung and Kelisa Davis for their loving care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Badger Honor Flight. To view her obituary and leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Windsor/DeForest Chapel
6924 Lake Road
608-846-4250