"I am so sad to hear this. I knew she was doing cancer treatments and thought that the tough cookie she was, she would beat cancer. My heart grieves. Sherrie and I were friends/classmates at St. Stan\'s and Cotter. We were \"besties\" during the transition summer between 8th and 9th grade, 1970. We hung out most of those summer days on her front steps, listening to music, walking downtown, Steamboat Days, hitching rides out to the new Penney\'s store and mall. She was going to go to Sr. High for 9th grade, but she talked her parents into changing to Cotter. Because of her late registration at Cotter, her locker was on 1st floor while the rest of us freshmen had lockers on 3rd floor. She let me use her locker to store my books for certain classes. I also enjoyed the fact that her locker was by the Senior boys, as did she! First boyfriends lessened our times together, mostly my fault, but we were always friends. Another memory I have is of her basement having our own little party listening to Led Zeppelin and having a bottle of Boone\'s Farm. The beginnings of party times. My ice skates were lost in her basement for a few years and when finally retrieved the laces were gone. She blamed her brothers . :) I remember visiting her shared apartment near WSU while I was in college and meeting her roommates. Sherrie was never short on friends. In 2004 she stopped by my apartment and gave me a funny tee shirt to wear to our 30th high school class reunion. She chose not to go, but wanted to make sure I had a fun time without her. We talked of getting together with other St. Stan\'s friends (our 8th grade clique) every time we ran into each other in Winona. Sadly we never had that reunion. My thoughts and prayers are for her, her family and friends who must be feeling a tremendous loss. I always think of her as so kind and giving. So many will miss her. Love to you my old friend, I hope your dad, our school friends Jean, Lynn and other loved ones gave you a great welcome to heaven. Marilyn "
In loving memory of
Sharon Kieffer
June 7, 1956 - February 6, 2021
ALTURA, MN - Sharon "Sherrie" Kieffer, 64, of Altura, MN died on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at her home in Altura with her family at her side.
Sherrie was born on June 7, 1956, in Winona, MN to Robert and Lorraine (Lilla) Kujak. She was raised in Winona and graduated from Winona Cotter High School in 1974. She graduated from Winona Vocational School. Sherrie married Kevin Kieffer and they were later divorced. She worked for TRW in Winona for 36 years. In her spare time, Sherrie enjoyed flower gardening, shopping, watching baseball, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her significant other, Steve Schlee; mother, Lorraine Kujak of Winona; two children: Keith Kieffer of Elba, MN and Krystal (Allan) Marking of Kellogg, MN; four grandchildren: Lana, Eli, Hadley, and Kaston; five brothers: Robert (Betsy), Allen, Roger, Bill and Jason (Michelle) Kujak; and by many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her father.
There will be a private family service for Sherrie on Friday, February 12. Memorials may be sent to Hoff Celebration of Life Center in care of Sherrie Kieffer Family, 3480 Service Drive, Goodview, MN 55987.
Please leave a memory of Sherrie and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com
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Tributes
"I was saddened when I read of Sharon?s passing. I went to high school with her. Although I didn?t know Sharon well, I remember she always had a beautiful smile."
"Sherrie will be missed I worked with her for many years , such a good hearted person always pleasant to be around Rest In Peace my dear friend ! "
"My sympathy to the friends and family of Sherrie. I worked with her for many years and enjoyed our flower garden chats and shared experiences. Blessed be her memory. "
"It was a shock to read in the paper about Sharon\'s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I was a friend of Sharon\'s in grade school and lived in the same neighborhood. Sharon was a special person. She was always upbeat and had a smile for everyone. She was one of the \"good ones\" with a big heart and kind words. She will be surely missed. Rest in peace my friend. "
"So very sorry to Sherries family, being her neighbor Sherrie always brought sunshine to the neighborhood.Sherrie had a soft soul,a Angelic smile,never had a bad word to say about anyone.Fly high with the angels Dear Sherrie you will be missed."
"My condolences to Sherrie\'s family. I enjoyed working with her up until her retirement. She was a wonderful person inside and out. Rip"
"Rebecca Kujak, The picture of Sherrie just says it all. She always had that beautiful smile. She was such a kind and fun loving person to hang with. She was always ready to try a new adventure, and gave it so much zest. She loved life to the fullest and gave it all she had. I am blessed to of had her as my cousin and friend. Sherrie and her family mean the world to me, you just couldn?t know better people. I am saddened for their loss of such a beautiful soul. Sherrie is now at peace, it is us that she left behind that will need to move forward without her. For me, I now have another ?Sweet Angel? to watch over me. May God bless you all and give you the strength to let go and know that no matter where your journey leads you, Sherrie is right there with you."
"Sherrie May you Rest In Peace now you are pain free fly high dear friend prayers to your family "
"Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Sherrie. She was very kind hearted and a lovely lady. She will be missed??"
"Sherrie there is so much we will all miss about you. Ever since I\'ve known you back when I was a teenager all the way up to your passing, you have always been so positive and sweet and caring. You had so much joy in your and the biggest heart I\'ve ever known. I haven\'t seen you in person for a long time but I always love to see your posts on social media. Even when you were still you managed to put a smile on everyone\'s face. My heart hurts for your family. God must have needed someone very special by his side. Mike Lebakken"
"We are so very sorry to hear about Sherrie. She was such a sweet lady and a wonderful neighbor ? I know her children and grandchildren were her world along with her very bestfriends. May she be pain free and at peace. Many thoughts, prayers and hugs to you all. Shane and Jackie Jensen "
"To Lorraine, Jay, Bob, Al, Roger, and Bill: We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Sherrie! May she rest in peace after going through so much. Sincerely, LeAnn and Wayne Ulrich"