Selma Wiedeman

Selma (Sally)Wiedeman, age 90, a long-time resident of the Austin area and recently of the Adams Health Care Center, died Friday the 19th of February 2010 at the Austin Medical Center. Sally was born May 21, 1919 in Eagle Grove, Iowa to Maude and Sam Johnson, her family later moved to Illinois. She later moved to Minnesota where she married Leland Wiedeman. They farmed in the Elkton and Grand Meadow area during their marriage and she also worked at Hormel from 1944 until1977 when she retired. Sally loved being with her family and preparing much food for them. She loved all her grandchildren and made the saying, "If Mom says no ask Grandma," so true. She had a great humor and always had something nice to say about people she had come in contact with. Sally had a great love for the mountains, polka music, dancing and family. Sally enjoyed watching Gaither Gospel program and Golden Girls. She is survived by her daughter Linda (Virgil) Sorenson, her son Leland (Butch) Wiedeman, and daughter Peggy (Roger) Winters; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great- great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a daughter in law Phyllis Wiedeman; and a sister in law Madelyn Wiedeman. Preceding her in death were her husband Leland Wiedeman; three step sons Donald, Robert and Duane; a granddaughter Cathy Jo; and a great grandson Ben Sorenson. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Mayer Funeral Home with Pastor Aaron Broberg officiating. Friends may call from 5-7 pm on Monday and also one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Tuesday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

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