Sharon Keilen, 62, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, April 26, 2013, at her home under the care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Sharon Ann Brunner was born March 21, 1951 in Faribault, Minnesota, the daughter of Carl and LaDonna (Caron) Brunner. She graduated in 1969 from Bethlehem Academy in Faribault and went on for vocational training in the area of clerical and office work.
On April 23, 1977, Sharon married Steven Keilen at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Faribault, and they were blessed with two children.
Sharon began her career at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, where she worked in the office and printing department, a job she held for seven years. She went on to work for Nutting Truck and Caster Company in data entry for more than ten years, at which time she ran a daycare out of her home. Sharon went on to become the Executive Secretary for the Faribault Chamber of Commerce.
On December 12, 1995, Sharon and her family moved to Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Sharon once again operated a daycare out of her home, until she became secretary at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Fergus Falls, where Sharon worked until retiring in 2011.
A woman of many hobbies, she enjoyed knitting, cooking, canning and traveling. She was especially known for her baking, especially for the many treats she prepared during the holidays. Sharon was involved with Special Olympics, Girl Scouts and was an active member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, where she participated in Catholic Daughters.
Perhaps the most important part of Sharon's life was her family and especially in recent years, her three grandchildren.
Sharon will be deeply missed by her husband, Steve of Fergus Falls; son, Josh (Brenda) of Fergus Falls; daughter, Amy (Jason) Baur of Fergus Falls; three grandchildren: Shane, Aaron and Daniel; her mother, LaDonna Brunner of Faribault, MN; siblings: Dennis (Julie) Brunner of Edmond, Oklahoma, Doreen Brunner of Faribault, Anne (Pat) Doyle of Faribault, Jim (Cheri) Brunner of Warsaw, MN and Lisa Brunner of Faribault; mother-in-law, Georgianna Lee of Faribault; very dear special friends, Janice (Raymond) Liverseed, Lisa (Pete) Dahl and their many children; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Sharon was preceded in death by her father, Carl Brunner.
Visitation: 4 – 8 PM Friday, May 3, 2013, with a 7 PM rosary, followed by a prayer service, in Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Visitation continues one hour prior to Mass at the church.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 AM Saturday at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Fergus Falls.
Clergy: Father Tim Wenzel, Father Bill Gamber, Father Bob Kiefer and Deacon Chuck Kampa
Interment: St. Otto's Catholic Cemetery, Fergus Falls
Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls
Condolences: GlendeNilson.com
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Sharon Keilen