Elisabeth (Zboralski) Stroll Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Elisabeth Stoll, 104, of Redwood Falls died Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Wood Dale Home in Redwood Falls. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls. Burial will be held, at a later date, in Redwood Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday for one hour prior to services. Arrangements are with Nelson-Martin Funeral Service of Redwood Falls. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelsonmartinfuneralservice.com. Elisabeth (Zboralski) Stoll, the daughter of Adam and Christina Zboralski, was born April 22, 1910 in Krefeld, Germany. Elisabeth attended school in Germany through the eighth grade. She had a very colorful and also a hard life in Germany as she experienced both World Wars. One home was taken over by the Americans and her family lost most of their belongings. During World War II, she was involved in helping bring food to her family across the border. Her family felt they would not have eaten as well if not for Elisabeth. From 1929 to 1960, Elisabeth was a nanny for families in Germany. In 1960, she moved to Canada to care for a family there. On May 5, 1961, Elisabeth married Gottlob Stoll in Redwood Falls. She loved the peace and quiet of farm life. Elisabeth joined St. John Lutheran Church where she was very active in Ladies’ Aide, Mission Sewing, and care of the alter flowers. Elisabeth was a beautiful seamstress, sewing for mission children in Arizona, lap robes for nursing homes, and many quilts. Her family members were also recipients of her hand sewn treasures including pajamas, stuffed animals, clothes and quilts, as well as two wedding dresses and numerous bridesmaid dresses for her granddaughters. Family was important to Elisabeth and celebrations, especially Christmas, were beautiful events because of her flair for entertaining. She dearly loved animals, her passion was reading, and she enjoyed traveling. Her giving nature and amazing talents touched many lives. Elisabeth is survived by stepson Emil (Mabelle) Stoll of Fairfax; stepdaughters Ruth (Daryl) Nemitz of Redwood Falls, and Mary Anne Neumann of San Diego, California; stepdaughters-in-law Marge Stoll of Burnsville, and Sharon Stoll of Detroit, Michigan; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Gottlob Stoll; stepsons Walter Stoll and Kurt Stoll; stepson-in-law Herman Neumann; step-grandsons Jim Wittwer, and infants Gaylon Nemitz and Chad Wanzek; and step-granddaughter Emily Stoll. Blessed be her memory.

Elisabeth (Zboralski) Stroll

April 22, 1910 - September 9, 2014

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Elisabeth (Zboralski) Stroll

April 22, 1910 - September 9, 2014

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