Ellie Ziegler

Elnora “Ellie” Marvel Ziegler, age 87 of Shakopee and formerly of Elmore, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, at Friendship Manor in Shakopee. A funeral service will be held at 2PM Saturday August 3 at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth with Rev. Jerry David officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service and burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Elmore. Online condolences can be left at www.pattonfh.com

Born on June 16, 1937, in Wells, MN, to Bert and Lillian (Feist) Olson. Ellie was the daughter of a large family of thirteen siblings. She grew up and graduated from Wells and went on to work at the local movie theater in Wells, where her bright smile and warm personality touched many lives. She also worked at Stampers in Wells, Minnesota. It was in Elmore where Ellie found love, meeting her husband after he persistently asked her out twelve times. Their love story blossomed, leading to marriage after six months of dating on June 5, 1965. Together, they raised five children in Elmore before Paul passed away and she relocated to Mankato, Minnesota area, then proceeded to an assisted living facility in St. Peter and eventually settling at Friendship Manor in Shakopee. She had a passion for baking cookies, crafting, puzzles, and card games. She cherished spending time with her family, especially enjoying trips to Mankato with her daughter Durene, and a memorable visit to London England, to see her daughter Cindy serving in the Air Force and spending time with her grandchildren. A gentle soul, Ellie relished her time at Friendship Manor, engaging in a variety of activities that brought her joy and fulfillment. Her enthusiasm for life, coupled with her enduring love for her family, left an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to know her. She is survived by her children; Durene (Neil) Smith, Cindy (Gary) Stevens, Jonathan (Rochelle) Ziegler, Angela (Pat) Murphy and Terry Ziegler, 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, her siblings, Irene Tandeski, Marie Squires, RuthAnn Schnieder, Janet Hamson, Donald Olson, Sonja Sorenson, Dean Olson. as well as many other extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Paul Ziegler. Siblings, Adeline Baker, Marlene Wedin, Howard Olson, David Olson, Cindy Olson.