Cecilia Scheel

Scheel, Cecilia "Cela" age 79, of Elk River, formerly of New Brighton, died May 18, 2013. Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Survived by 8 children, Douglas (Sherry), Roger, Jeanne Marie "Toots" Tovsen, Jeffery (Marianne), Gregory, Donald, Ronald (Veronica), and Timothy (Shawn); 21 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Preceded to heaven by her husband of 50 years, Eugene in 2002 and their infant daughter in 1953, parents and 3 of her 6 siblings. Cecilia grew up in rural Akeley, MN. She married Gene in 1952 and moved to Spring Lake Park where they started their family, then to New Brighton four years later. They began a tool grinding business in 1961 and in 1973 they moved to a farm in Elk River. Cecilia was a Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of Kraus-Hartig VFW in Spring Lake Park where she was active for over 40 years and directed its veterans funeral program. Cecilia gave her life to rearing her children but after they left home she was elected to the Elk River City Council for a term before retiring on her farm. Funeral service Thursday 11 AM at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley (763-571-1300). Visitation 5-8 PM Wednesday. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
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