Mary Ann Scharpen

Mary Ann Scharpen, age 78, of Wanamingo, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2013 in Red Wing. She was born on November 2, 1934, the last child born on her grandparent's family farm, in rural Wanamingo. Mary Ann was the daughter of Peter and Minne (Satren) Solberg. She graduated from Wanamingo High School. On July 25, 1953 she married Duane Scharpen in Wanamingo. Mary Ann spent over 30 years working at Dr. Walter's Office and Olmsted Medical Center.

Mary Ann was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the church choir, and was involved in Bridge Club, Red Hat Club, and Card Club. Mary Ann enjoyed life and lived life to the fullest. Her main focus and brightest joy was her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will greatly miss Nana.

Mary Ann is survived by her husband of over 59 years, Duane; daughter, Rita (Allan) Radke; son, Brad Scharpen; grandchildren, Liza (Chad) Griggs, Jordan Radke, Candi (Derek) Stern, Jake Scharpen; great-grandchildren, Mason Griggs, Levi Stern; sisters, Delores Steege, Pat Opfer; brothers, Don (Gertrude) Solberg , and Merrill (Becky) Solberg.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gary Solberg, brothers-in-law, Lloyd Steege, Dave Opfer, and Don Scharpen.

Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo with Pastor Christopher Culuris officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota and for one hour prior to the service at the church. Www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Visitation

MAR 21. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)

Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel
1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992

Visitation

MAR 22. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)

Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Wanamingo, MN

Service

MAR 22. 11:00 AM (CDT)

Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Wanamingo, MN