She married her high school sweetheart, Brunno Kinzler, on June 5, 1964. They had three children: David Kinzler, Kevin Kinzler and Melissa Worrel, and eight grandchildren.
In 2008, Sharon was diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a degenerative disease of the cells in the brain stem. Sharon entered Prince of Peace Care Center in Ellendale om Aug. 13, 2012, where she remained until she went to be with the Lord on Aug. 15, 2013. Throughout her life, Sharon's kind and thoughtful personality inspired those around her, and she was truly a blessing to her family and friends.
Surviving family includes husband, Brunno Kinzler; sons: David (Sue) Kinzler and Kevin (Chari) Kinzler of Monango, N.D.; daughter, Melissa Worrel of Aberdeen, S.D.; grandchildren: Tyler (Katie), Kyla, Carly, Kassandra, Cody and Karissa Kinzler and Nicola and Nataye Worrel; mother, LaVern Giesler of Ellendale; sister, Shirley (Rich) Giles of Redwood Falls, Minn.; and brother, James (Lynda) Giesler of Kulm. One great-granddaughter is on the way. She was preceded in death by her father, Oscar Giesler.
The funeral is 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at Church of the Nazarene, Ellendale, with Pastor Tim Brown officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale. Visitation continues Monday one hour before services. Burial is at Monango City Cemetery. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to be sent to CurePSP.org.
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