Evelyn Staggemeyer

Evelyn B. Staggemeyer, 88, of Eitzen, MN passed away July 31, 2023 at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, WI. A funeral service was held Monday, August 7 at Saint Luke’s Church in Eitzen, MN with Pastor Michael McCann officiating. Burial followed in the Saint Luke’s North Cemetery. Memorials are preferred.

Evelyn was born October 30, 1934 in Allamakee County to Truman and Leona (Bulman) Wenig. She attended Bear Creek School in Quandahl for four years, then Waukon Grade School and Waukon High School where she graduated in 1953. After graduating from high school she worked for two years at Mansfield Industries in Spring Grove, MN.

In 1955 Evelyn married Milton Staggemeyer. The remainder of her life she worked beside her husband, Milton, at the grocery store until she retired. Evelyn enjoyed going to garage sales with her friends, going out for coffee and playing cards. She was also a great animal lover, cats being her favorite.

Evelyn is survived by her four children, Jean (Greg) Rea, Brad (Kristy) Staggemeyer, Julie (Neal) Luttchens and Mark (Cathy) Staggemeyer; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; her brother-in-law, Howard Staggemeyer; her sister-in-law, Grace Staggemeyer; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four sisters, Margaret Meyer, Nadine Fritz, Lorna Mae Meiners and Donna Lou Fruechte, and their spouses; her brother-in-law, Norbert Staggemeyer; and her sister-in-law, Janice Staggemeyer.

Fredrickson Funeral Homes, Caledonia, MN chapel was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.fredricksonfuneralhomes.com.