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Shirley Engelstad Obituary
Engelstad, Shirley Jansen
CAMBRIDGE - Shirley Jansen Engelstad, a lifelong Cambridge resident, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021. She was born on Jan. 28, 1931, to Evelyn and George Jansen, in Prairie du Chien, Wis., and married Glenn Engelstad on Dec. 28, 1949. The couple had four children.
Survivors include daughter, Vicki (David); sons, Gregory (Ann), Richard (Daniyal), and AFS son, Orlando Pajarola (Sandra) of Switzerland; three grandsons, David, Erik and Ben; AFS granddaughters, Joya and Liana; brother, Harvey (Ida); sisters, Carol, Janice (Howard), and Ruth (Pat); and many nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; son, Glen; sister, Helen; and brothers, Norbert, Jack and Dan.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials can be directed to Rainbow Hospice, Grace Lutheran Church, Liberty Lutheran Church, or the Alzheimer's Association. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Home Again in Cambridge and Columbus for all their tender care. Shirley was always up for a game of euchre, loved to wear red and never passed up a dessert. She was a gentle soul and will be missed. Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com.
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