Sharon Ellis

Sharon Joan Ellis, 71, of Norwalk passed away June 5, 2012 at HCI, Kavanagh House. She was born February 10, 1941 to Frieda (Koopman) and George Hasel in Ivanhoe, MN.

She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Duane, children, Connie Schuring (Dan), Pam Owens (Kyle), Jeff Feldman (JoDee), Janet Hill (Larry), Jeannette Lose, and Mike Ellis (Angela). Grandchildren, Katie, Emily, Carlye, Annie, Jaycie, Alex, Carl, Carrie, Ashley, Molly, Zach, Abbey, and Kennedy, and 4 great-grandchildren. Survivors also include her sisters Georgia Slothauber, Jackie Fredette (Larry), and Mary Peplin (Bob). Sharon had many other loving family members and friends.

The family will greet friends Thursday, June 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Norwalk United Methodist Church. Services celebrating Sharon’s life will be held at Norwalk United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. Friday, with burial at the Norwalk Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norwalk United Methodist Church in Sharon’s name.

Sharon grew up on a farm in Hendricks, Minnesota. She was confirmed in her faith at First Lutheran Church in Hendricks. She was editor of the school paper, the homecoming Queen and Salutatorian for the 1959 class of Hendricks High School.

Family was very important to Sharon. She loved having her home filled with family, especially at Christmastime. She spent many hours throughout the year planning and shopping for their annual Christmas Eve extended family get-together and Christmas morning celebration with all the children and grandchildren. She was always searching for the “just what they always wanted” gift. Her happiness came from seeing others happy.

Sharon’s professional career was spent as a sales manager. She worked for Raven Industries in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, followed by The Bob Allen Company in Des Moines. She retired from the Roto Rooter Corporation. Sharon was a champion for women’s rights and inspired many to achieve their dreams. Her business acumen originated with a sales course involving Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People.

Sharon loved her garden, and cherished spending time among her flowers and on her porch. Over the years, she spent many meaningful hours with her grandchildren, attending events, and teaching the granddaughters to embroider.

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