Derek, Kelly and Gabbie. so sorry to hear about your mom. you are all in my prayers. just know that she is no longer in pain and sitting with the Lord.
Rancee
Shellea Jean Pfingsten
September 12, 1951 – July 4, 2012
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 9, 2012 at Rejoice Lutheran Church in Clearwater, for Shellea Jean Pfingsten, age 60, of Becker, who passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Tim Lindhorst will officiate. Burial will take place at the Becker Cemetery in Becker.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home in Clearwater and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.
Shellea was born September 12, 1951 in Litchfield, Minnesota to Menser and Helen (Leason) Midtling. She married Alvin Pfingsten on December 24, 1969 in Dassel, Minnesota. She graduated from Grove City High School before receiving her nursing degree from St. Paul Ramsey School of Nursing. Throughout her life, Shellea worked as a Registered Nurse at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, St. Cloud Hospital, and most recently Reach-Up Head Start in St.Cloud.
Shellea enjoyed spending time at the lake, bird feeding and bird watching, growing flowers, traveling and outdoor activities. She especially treasured the time spent with her family.
Shellea is survived by her husband of 42 years, Al; children, Derek (Kelly) Pfingsten of Grafton, ND, Jason (Kami) Pfingsten of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Gabrielle, Kaden, Karter, and Kierra; brother and sisters, Bradley Midtling, Marlene Midtling both of Litchfield, Debbie (Gary) Bengtson of Urbandale, IA; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Audrey; and one sister-in-law, Clarice Midtling.
She will be greatly missed as a loving Wife and Mother and an adoring Grandmother by her family.
A Special Thank You to the Staff at the St. Cloud Hospital for the wonderful care given to Shellea.
Guestbook
I am so very sad and sorry to hear of Shellea’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Al and the entire family.
Our thoughts and prayers go to all of you these days. So glad we got to see you all last week. May precious memories brighten your days. Shellea was a very special person.
shellea
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Alvin, and to your family. May all your precious memories help ease the loss.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Alvin, and to your family. May all your precious memories help ease the loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with you all now and in the future.
We are so lucky to have had both Al and Shellea as our dear friends for over 30 years. Shellea was a very special and loving person who will remain in our hearts forever. Al, we are here for you. Hugs and prayers to you and your beautiful family whom Shellea loved so much.
So sorry for the loss of your soul mate. Force the pain of passing into the back corners of your mind and let the happy memories of your life together move to the front.
Al,
I am so sorry to hear about Shellea’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mitch Otto
To Alvin and family:
We are very sorry for the loss of your dear loved one.and hope the good memories of the past will help you in this time of sorrow. You are all in our thoughts.
Remembering the family in my thoughts and prayers. Do not shed tears that Shellea is gone, smile because she lived.My
Thinking of you all with care and concern.
Our deepest sympathy to the family on the passing of Shellea. May God hold you in his arms and give you strength during this difficult time
Dear Alv and each in the family, Words truly cannot describe the loss we feel in our beloved sister-in-law’s passing. We admired her gentle and friendly ways. We are thankful her family meant very much to her and for her love to each. Our deep sympathy.
We care for your feelings of “loss” and pain, Alvin, and for all the family. No words can really express our sympathy.
Our hearts go out to the family!
The Gunning family is thinking of all of you at this time!
Services
Visitation
Daniel Funeral Home, ClearwaterServices
Rejoice Lutheran Church, ClearwaterSchedule Details
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 9, 2012 at Rejoice Lutheran Church in Clearwater, for Shellea Jean Pfingsten, age 60, of Becker, who passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Tim Lindhorst will officiate. Burial will take place at the Becker Cemetery in Becker.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home in Clearwater and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.