Elizabeth "Betty" Schuppel

Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Schuppel, 83, Red Wing, died Monday, November 9, 2009 at St. Brigid's at Hi-Park. She was born January 5, 1926 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Burel and Katherine (Crabb) Allen. She attended schools in Indianapolis and worked as an elevator operator for a short time. She married Eugene Schuppel on November 2, 1945 in Indianapolis. They lived in Winona for 7 years and moved to Red Wing in 1952. She worked at Gamble's, Montgomery Ward and Sears. She was a member of Church of Saint Joseph and the Homemakers Group. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling and visiting with friends at Camp Brigadoon.

Survivors include three children: Larry (Vonne) Schuppel of Wayzata, Sandy (Don) Bohlken of Hastings and Tracey Schuppel of Red Wing; four grandchildren: Chad Schuppel, Kami Leach, Chantalle and Chanae Nelson; four great-grandchildren: April & Alex Schuppel, Ashton Vicory and Nicole Leach; one brother, Don (Judy Robson) Allen of Indianapolis; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one brother, Burel, Jr.

Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2009 at Church of Saint Joseph with Father Allen Courteau, OMI officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Winona. Visitation will be 2 - 5 p.m. Sunday with parish prayers at 5 p.m.at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and on Monday for one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are preferred to the Ahlziemers Assocaition.