Shirley Anne Wenzel

Shirley Anne Wenzel obituary

Shirley Anne Wenzel

Upcoming Events

Sep

8

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church

2480 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake, MN 55110

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Sep

8

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church

2480 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Send Flowers

Sep

8

Interment

12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Evergreen Memorial Gardens

3400 Century Avenue N, Mahtomedi, MN 55115

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Services provided by

Honsa Family Funeral Home

Shirley Wenzel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Honsa Family Funeral Home on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Wenzel

Shirley A.

Age 83

Of Grant

Went home to Jesus, Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents Art and Louise Genz; siblings Geraldine Genz, Deanna Ferris, Ron and Bob Genz.

Shirley is survived by her husband Ronald; sons Dan (Jen), Greg (Joy), Mike (Kelly); grandchildren Dylan (Kenna), Dalton, McKenna, Cole, Caden and Ella; sister Paulette Genz; several nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

Shirley enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, gardening, music and spending time watching her sons and grandchildren's activities. She was an active volunteer and member of South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11AM, Monday, September 8, 2025 at South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church, 2480 South Shore Blvd, White Bear Lake, with a visitation one hour before service at Church. Interment Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Mahtomedi. Memorials preferred to South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church or Our Lady of Peace Hospice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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2460 East County Road E, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

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Upcoming Events

Sep

8

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church

2480 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Send Flowers

Sep

8

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church

2480 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Send Flowers

Sep

8

Interment

12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Evergreen Memorial Gardens

3400 Century Avenue N, Mahtomedi, MN 55115

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Honsa Family Funeral Home