Shirley Fruechte

Shirley Fruechte, age 80 of Westby, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Shirley Fruechte, age 80 of Elko MN and formerly of Westby, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2008 at The Lodge at Natchez Hospice Facility in Elko, MN with her family at her bedside. Shirley was born on June 22, 1927 in Redwood Falls, MN to Norval and Leila (Blanchard) Weeks. She married Armin Fruechte June 9, 1951. Shirley graduated from Macalaster College in 1949. She was the 4-H Club agent in Houston County, MN until marrying Armin in 1951 and moved to Westby. Shirley was a volunteer at Norseland Nursing Home and Vernon Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was supervisor of the 4-H building at the Vernon County Fair for over 30 years, a member of Eastern Star, past president of the Ladies Aid at Our Saviors Lutheran Church and enjoyed her Bridge Clubs. She also enjoyed camping in Hatfield, WI and considered her campsite on Arnolds Creek her second home for 30 years.Shirley is survived by her Children and families, Linda (Brad) Morse of West Salem WI and their son Derek (Amy) Morse; Bruce (Christine) Fruechte of Eau Claire, WI and their children, Laura Shaw and her children Robert and Andrew; Bruce Elliott, Gabrielle and Kaitlinn; Lisa (Marty) Lunde of Eden Prairie, MN and their children, Christian, Elizabeth and Katherine; Robin (Joe) Becher of Mondovi, WI and their children, Nichole and Jacob. She also is survived by her sister, Kay Prouty of Redwood Falls, MN; brother-in-law Burton (Lois) Fruechte of Caledonia, MN; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Estenson of Northfield, MN; Audrey Hulsey of Omah, NE; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Armin in 1979. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Westby. Pastor Gary Daines will officiate with burial in Coon Prairie Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 7-9 p.m., with an Eastern Star service at 8:30 p.m. at the Vosseteig Funeral Home, 708 S. Main Street, (Hwy14) in Westby. Friends may also call at the church on Friday from 8:00 a.m. until the time of service at 9:00 a.m. Memorial services will be held in Eden Prairie, MN on Monday, May 12, 2008. The Vosseteig Funeral Home of Westby is serving the family.