Marie A. Shafer

Marie A. Shafer, age 71, of Menomonie, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Menomonie.

The former Marie Ann Bignell was born at home July 25, 1941 in Pepin, WI to Sherman and Annabelle (Krawelski) Bignell.

Marie attended school in Arkansaw, graduating in 1958. After graduation she worked at HDS in Hastings, MN. Marie married Donald Schutts on June 20, 1964 and together they had two children, Scott and Karen that were the joy of her life. She also worked at Heritage of Elmwood Nursing Home.

After her husband Donald passed away Marie later found happiness again with Robert Shafer and they were married April 16, 2009. Marie and Bob worked together delivering Meals on Wheels for the elderly. She enjoyed spending time with Bob, fishing, camping, traveling west and spending time with her best friends Charlie and Bill. Marie was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church and she was an avid Packer fan. She loved spoiling her grandchildren who were also a great joy in her life, with special treats. She will be sadly missed.

Marie is survived by her husband Bob Shafer of Menomonie; her children, Scott (Shelly) Schutts of Boyceville and Karen Hovind of Menomonie; her grandchildren, Shane (Anastasia) Hovind, Wade Hovind, Wesley Schutts, and Laramie Schutts; great-grandchildren Asher and Molly Hovind; she is survived by brothers, Wallace (Mary) of Siren, Wayne (Karen) of Menomonie, Richard (Delrita) of Pepin, Sherman (Mischa) of Stroud, OK, Edwin (Donna) of Welch, MN, Bryan (Dianna) of Farmington, MN, Kevin (Pat) of Pepin and sisters, Nancy (Perry) Thompson of Altoona, Bernice (Rick) Clark of Arkansaw, Sharon (Greg) Leisgang of LaCrosse, Jane (Dave) Cowden of Hastings, MN, Jean (Larry Fauske) Larrabee of Farmington, MN; she is also survived by step-children, Brenda Shafer, Mike (Marie) Shafer, Julie (Larry) Hillstead and Wendy (Greg) Albricht; step-grandchildren, Jason, Jordan and Justin Herman, Coy, Travis and Jarred Hillstead, Noah and Ryan Albricht; step-great-grandchildren, Chloe, Chase, Luxi and Maddox Herman; as well as other relatives and many camping friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Donald; her parents, Sherman and Annabelle Bignell; brothers, Lyman Bignell and infant Ronald Bignell; sisters, Mary Ann Pease and infant Ilene Bignell; brother-in-law, Richard Pease a nephew, Gary Pease and a great-granddaughter, Lovely Herman.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Downsville, WI with Pastor Dale Moe officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 at the church. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in the Town of Dunn, Dunn Co., WI.