Estella A. Hernlem

Estella A. Hernlem, age 87, of Zumbrota died on December 25, 2010 at Zumbrota Health Services.
A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 AM Wednesday December 28, 2010 at Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with the Reverend Wayne Schoch officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Zumbrota Cemetery.
Estella Alvira Dahling was born on January 23, 1923 in Red Wing to Irvin and Lydia (Herman) Dahling. She graduated from Red Wing High School in 1940 and Red Wing teacher training in 1941. She taught in rural schools in Goodhue County for 7 years. Estella married Christian Herlem on June 19, 1948 at her parent's farm in Featherstone Township. They farmed with Christian's parents until 1956 when they purchased the farm. The couple retired in the early 1990's and moved into Zumbrota in 2005. On July 13, 2009 Christian preceded Estella in death. Estella enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and gardening.
Estella is survived by her four daughters, Carol (Dennis) Scanlan of Rochester, Cathay (Grant) Hoven of Wanamingo, Corinne (Ronald) Nygaard, and Corlis (Billy) Gifford, both of Zumbrota; twelve grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister, Mildred Schliep of Zumbrota; and nieces, Debby (Mick) Klug of Zumbrota and Kim Hernlem of Rochester. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; her son, John; and her sister, Marie Schinke.