Virginia D. Shefelbine
Virginia D. Shefelbine
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Virginia D. "Ginny" Shefelbine, 66, born the daughter of Eugene Troester and Norma Nelson on April 25, 1958.
Ginny reunited with her husband on Monday, November 4, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Visitation will be held from 4 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo.
Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Norway Cemetery in St. Olaf.
Ginny married the love of her life, Rick Shefelbine, on August 11, 1979, in Elkader, Iowa and to this union, two children were born.
Ginny enjoyed spending time with her family and taking the grandkids out for dinner. You would often find her doing crosswords, watching game shows, and her favorite football team, the Minnesota Vikings.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Jesse Shefelbine, Travis (Kerri) Shefelbine, Valerie Shefelbine, Lori (Wayne) Patterson; grandchildren: Hunter and Addyson Shefelbine; and eight step-grandchildren; siblings, Calvin (Angela) Troester, Deb Troester; four nephews and a niece; and many cousins.
Virginia is preceded in death by her husband, Rick, in 2019; her parents; brother, Alan Troester; nephew, Ryan Troester.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to cousins, Dee and Lee Nelson, during Virginia's illness.
Flowers will be arranged at Blooming Branches in Guttenberg, Iowa.
Morris Funeral Home in Garnavillo is assisting the family and information is available at www.morrisfuneralhomes.com. Memorials may be sent to Morris Funeral Home (in care of the deceased) 207 South 1st St, Guttenberg, IA 52052.
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