Theresa Marie Erpenbach

Obituary

Theresa Marie Erpenbach was born on November 3, 1937, in Ethan, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Florence (Vittetoe) Puetz. Theresa was baptized as an infant and later was confirmed in her faith as a youth both in Dimock, South Dakota. She received her education in Ethan, South Dakota, graduating with the Ethan High School Class of 1955.

On October 13, 1956, Theresa was united in marriage to John Erpenbach in Illinois. Theresa and John made their home in Minneapolis and Norwood Young America, Minnesota. Their marriage was blessed with five children, Steven, Barb, Berta, Ron and Ann. Theresa and John shared over 43 years of marriage until John passed away on June 4, 2000. On May 19, 2012, Theresa was united in marriage to Dick Fehr at Ascension Catholic Church in Norwood Young America. Theresa and Dick made their home in Norwood Young America.

Theresa worked for Sprint Corporation. She was an active member of Church of the Ascension in Norwood Young America. Theresa also volunteered for the Norwood Young America Relay for Life and Good Samaritan Society in Waconia. In 1975, she started a summer program for girl’s youth softball.

Theresa enjoyed church functions, walking and sports. She cherished the time spent with family and friends.

Theresa passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at her home in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, at the age of 80 years, 8 months and 30 days.

Blessed be her memory.

Theresa is survived by her:
Husband, Dick Fehr of Norwood Young America, MN;
Children, Steven (Kathy) Erpenbach of Victoria, MN,
Barb (Rob) Zielske of Lakeville, MN,
Berta (Brian) Clark of Norwood Young America,
Ron (Sheila) Erpenbach of Norwood Young America, MN,
Ann (Jason) Williamson of Parker, CO;
Grandchildren, Vincent Erpenbach, JR Gebhardt, Nikka (Chad) Buesgens, Reid (Gien) Clark, Kali Clark, Alexis (Jared) Scrimgeour, Kellen Erpenbach, Colten Williamson;
Great Grandchildren, Brenna, Brooke, Brad “Buddy”, Jasmine, Alexis, Jaylynn, Chandler;
Step Children, Patricia (Todd) Staher, James (Deb) Fehr, Jeanne Fehr, John (Leah) Fehr;
Step Daughter-In-Law, Judy Norling;
13 Step Grandchildren;
14 Step Great Grandchildren;
Siblings, Donna Nicolay, Phyllis (Don) Hoffman, Rose Beebe, Carol (Gerald) Schoenfelder, Liz Winter, Timothea (Tim) Murtha, Joe (Helen) Puetz, Joyce (John) Goggans, Becky Puetz, Dan Puetz, Jane (Kenneth “Ken”) Hoff, Pat (Linda) Puetz, Cindy (Tom) Schlimgen, Julie (Bill) Oakley;
Brothers-In-Law & Sisters-In-Law, Grace Puetz, Diana Puetz, Betty Puetz, Pat Erpenbach, Joan Erpenbach;
John’s Siblings, Elaine Neugebauer, Joyce Christensen, Pat (Bill) Walz, Tony (Joyce) Erpenbach, Connie (Jerry) Kurth, Darlene (Dick) Muth,  Joe (Barb) Erpenbach;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and friends.

Theresa is preceded in death by her Parents, Lawrence and Florence Puetz; 1st Husband, John Erpenbach; Step Son, Michael Fehr; Siblings, DeWight Puetz, Ruth Dicus, Norm Puetz, Sylvester Puetz; Brothers-In-Law & Sisters-In-Law, Dick Nicolay, Luvern Neugebauer, Dick Christensen, Don Beebe; John’s Siblings, Allan Erpenbach, Jim Erpenbach.