Myrtle Oldenburg
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On February 18, 2015 @ 10:11 am In 2015,Obituaries | 4 Comments
Myrtle Oldenburg, a resident of Prior Lake, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the age of 91. Visitation will be Sunday, February 22, from 4-7pm at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Jordan. Funeral Service will be Monday, February 23 at 11am with visitation from 10-11 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Reverend Jeremy Glowicki will preside. Interment will be at Spirit Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cory Scheffler, Kelly Scheffler, Brandon Grapper, Jesse Miller, Jeremy Friedges, Jason Friedges and Tony Oldenburg.
She was born on March 12, 1923, in Farmington, Minnesota to Eulalia and Calvin Pool. She was the youngest of three children.
Myrtle married Marvin Oldenburg on August 28, 1942 in Lakeville, Minnesota. They lived on the farm for 52 years and raised five children: Marilyn, Jeanette, Jeanne, Dale and Bonnie.
They later sold the farm and built their house on 10 acres overlooking Fish Lake.
Myrtle was an active volunteer in organizations such as the Prior Lake Lioness Club and the Prior Lake Lion’s Club. She was also a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jordan.
Myrtle and Marvin loved to travel, and spent 16 years of their life wintering in Texas. She loved to spend time on the lake, playing cards, and sewing. In later years, she enjoyed watching the birds, and taking care of her flowers.
Forever loved, Myrtle will be deeply missed by her children, Marilyn (Ken) Scheffler, Port Clinton, Ohio; Jeanette (Julian) Miller, Belle Plaine; Jim Friedges, New Market; Dale (Mary) Oldenburg, Jordan; and Bonnie (Roger) Grapper, Prior Lake; 16 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Myrtle is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; daughter, Jeanne Friedges; parents, Eulalia and Cal Pool; sister, Dorothy (John) Ryan and brother, Frank Pool.
The Oldenburg family is served with care and compassion by Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation Services, Jordan Chapel.
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Bonnie, Roger and family,
Kate and I would like to express our deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. Even though we did not have the privilege of meeting her from what we have heard she was a very special person. Again, our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family.
Kate and Ralph Piscitello
So sorry to hear of Myrtle’s passing. Jeanette, I remember staying over night at the farm many times when we were young. My sincere sympathy to you and your siblings.
Marilyn, our sympathy to you and your family. I have great memories of you mom and your farm. I wanted to come to her funeral when she passed but I just now heard of it. Will send a memorial to St Paul’s Church in her memory. May God and your memories give you strength.
Diann Personius Hovland
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I’m so Sorry to here about your mom. She was a wonderful women and lived a long and happy live.
Tammie Oldenburg