Ursula Brunhilde Minard

Ursula Brunhilde Minard

Ursula Minard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sunset Memorial Chapel - Des Moines on Mar. 16, 2026.
Saturday, March21, 2026, Live Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeL1r6sVRd7nFgbXLpOZmJA

Ursula Brunhilde Minard, age 92, was born April 15, 1933, in Dillenburg, Germany, and passed away on March 5, 2026, at Regency Care Center in Norwalk, Iowa.

Ursula was a loving wife, mother, and Oma (grandmother). She was an active volunteer at St. John's the Apostle Catholic Church in Norwalk, where she was a member of the Rosary Society and helped bring communion to residents in nursing homes. Ursula was also an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary #562, the Air National Guard 132nd Airborne Wing Auxiliary, and the German American Club.

She is survived by her husband, Clyde Harold Minard; her children, Sybille Ferguson, Walter (Gerri) Minard, and David (Kelli) Minard; six grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Ursula was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Elisobeth Fruend; her brothers, Manfred, Rudiger, and Norbert Fruend; her son, Larry Clyde Minard; her son-in-law, Richard Ferguson; and her great-great-grandson, Michael Jon Hick.

Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of Ursula during a visitation on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. John's the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 Orchard Hills Dr., Norwalk, Iowa. A funeral Mass celebrating Ursula's life and faith will be held Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's the Apostle Catholic Church in Norwalk.

Ursula will be remembered for her deep love of family, her strong faith, and her caring service to others.

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March 19, 2026

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March 19, 2026

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March 18, 2026

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Jamie Ross

March 19, 2026

We were blessed to have you as a neighbor as long as we have and we will miss you! You always had advent calendars and holiday treats for our boys and your stories were amazing! Your kindness and generosity have touched many and your legacy of love will always live on.
Love, Tony, Jamie, Gavin and Ethan Ross

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John and Jan Phillips

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Gloria and kip

March 18, 2026

May you be dancing in heaven amunt Hilda. We love and are GODS ARMS LOVE AUNT GLO AND UNCLE KIP
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Doug and Kathy Ballard

March 18, 2026

My sweet dear Ursula... you were a bright spot at church. We miss your smile and with. Doug and Kathy Ballard

Michael Shoemaker

March 17, 2026

I will always remember Ursula for her wonderful smile, her laugh and friendship. I pray for her eternal rest, peace and hope to see her again someday.

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