Wilma LaRue Zoller was born on March 3, 1928 in Manchester Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Nels Peder and Alma Emma (Fiene) Sondergard. Wilma grew up in rural Freeborn and graduated from Freeborn High School in 1945, where she was active in cheerleading, band, and other extra curricular activities. Wilma was united in marriage to Wilbur Zoller on July 14, 1946, in Bricelyn, Minnesota. They divorced many years later. Wilma taught school for a year or two before committing to raising her family at home. Later, she worked at Bridon Cordage until she retired so that she could care for her ailing daughter Kathy. Wilma was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 60 years and was a past district president. She enjoyed volunteering. She served on the board of SEMCAC and was a crime victim's advocate for 15 years. Wilma was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She enjoyed fishing, rosemal, painting, reading and crafts. She was a very avid Minnesota Twins fan.
Wilma is survived by her children Sharon Jensen, Marcia (Bud) Bedigrew, and Shelly Carlson; her grandchildren Jeri Lynn Shafer, James Jensen, Jeff Olson, Christine Griffin, Jennifer Scott, Bryan Moller, Lisa Moller, April Waller, and Cy Bedigrew; her great-grandchildren Katie, Reid, Lane, Tristan, Ashten, Lilith, Delilah, and Cecelia. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Kathy, son Alan, and siblings Marilyn, Luverne, and Bernard.
Wilma was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Wilma is survived by her children Sharon Jensen, Marcia (Bud) Bedigrew, and Shelly Carlson; her grandchildren Jeri Lynn Shafer, James Jensen, Jeff Olson, Christine Griffin, Jennifer Scott, Bryan Moller, Lisa Moller, April Waller, and Cy Bedigrew; her great-grandchildren Katie, Reid, Lane, Tristan, Ashten, Lilith, Delilah, and Cecelia. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Kathy, son Alan, and siblings Marilyn, Luverne, and Bernard.
Wilma was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Wilma LaRue Zoller was born on March 3, 1928 in Manchester Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Nels Peder and Alma Emma (Fiene) Sondergard. Wilma grew up in rural Freeborn and graduated from Freeborn High School in 1945, where she was active in cheerleading, band, and other extra curricular activities. Wilma was united in marriage to Wilbur Zoller on July 14, 1946, in Bricelyn, Minnesota. They divorced many years later. Wilma taught school for a year or two before committing to raising her family at home. Later, she worked at Bridon Cordage until she retired so that she could care for her ailing daughter Kathy. Wilma was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 60 years and was a past district president. She enjoyed volunteering. She served on the board of SEMCAC and was a crime victim's advocate for 15 years. Wilma was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She enjoyed fishing, rosemal, painting, reading and crafts. She was a very avid Minnesota Twins fan.
Wilma is survived by her children Sharon Jensen, Marcia (Bud) Bedigrew, and Shelly Carlson; her grandchildren Jeri Lynn Shafer, James Jensen, Jeff Olson, Christine Griffin, Jennifer Scott, Bryan Moller, Lisa Moller, April Waller, and Cy Bedigrew; her great-grandchildren Katie, Reid, Lane, Tristan, Ashten, Lilith, Delilah, and Cecelia. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Kathy, son Alan, and siblings Marilyn, Luverne, and Bernard.
Wilma was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Wilma is survived by her children Sharon Jensen, Marcia (Bud) Bedigrew, and Shelly Carlson; her grandchildren Jeri Lynn Shafer, James Jensen, Jeff Olson, Christine Griffin, Jennifer Scott, Bryan Moller, Lisa Moller, April Waller, and Cy Bedigrew; her great-grandchildren Katie, Reid, Lane, Tristan, Ashten, Lilith, Delilah, and Cecelia. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Kathy, son Alan, and siblings Marilyn, Luverne, and Bernard.
Wilma was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
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