Shirley Ann Hermanson of Starbuck was called home to the Lord on August 15, 2008 at Robbinsdale Health Care Center in
Robbinsdale
,
Minnesota
.
Shirley was born September 5, 1934 in
Moe
Township
, Douglas County, Minnesota to August E. and Anna (Esala)
Anderson
.
She was baptized in the Lutheran Faith and confirmed at
West
Moe
Lutheran
Church
of rural
Brandon
.
She attended elementary school in rural District #5 and graduated from
Brandon
High School
in 1952.
Shirley graduated from the
School
of
Business
in
Minneapolis
.
Shirley was married to Wayne Hermanson at
West
Moe
Lutheran
Church
on March 28, 1953.
They lived in
Brandon
until
Wayne
entered the U.S. Army.
Upon completing his service requirements, they moved to Starbuck and purchased Hermanson Jewelry.
Shirley enjoyed meeting their customers and was active in city activities.
After the closing of Hermanson Jewelry, Shirley was employed at the Rem House and the residents loved her.
She was also a dedicated employee of the Starbuck VFW until her illness in 2007.
Shirley was a member of
Fron
Lutheran
Church
in Starbuck.
She was a member of the Starbuck American Legion Auxiliary and served as president.
She was an avid bowler and belonged to the Starbuck Softball League.
She is survived by daughter: Tamara (Steve) Kelzenberg of Isanti; son: Randy Hermanson of
St. Paul
; Wayne Hermanson of
Cambridge
; mother: Anna E. Anderson of
Evansville
; sister: Mae Eichelberger of
Brandon
; niece: Anna esala; two nephews: Joel (Kaylee) Eichelberger and Ross (Cori) Eichelberger; grand nieces: Melissa, Ashley and Kiley Eichelberger and many cousins, friends and co-workers.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter: Debrah Hermanson; Daughter: Denise Sharlene Kosin; and father: August E. Anderson
Pallbearers for the service are Ross Eichelberger, Joel Eichelberger, Kenneth Esala, Charles Esala, Lyle Gregerson and Curtis Lyons.
Honorary pallbearers are the members of the Starbuck American Legion Auxiliary.
Shari Opdahl will serve as organist for the service with Joy Smith serving as soloist. Starbuck Funeral Home in Starbuck is in charge of the arrangements.
