SHIRLEY R. ZAGER

SHIRLEY R. ZAGER

     Shirley R. Zager, 89, Sartell, MN, passed away Oct. 5, 2025. Funeral services will be private for Shriley R. Zager, who passed away peacefully Sunday at Country Manor Nursing Home in Sartell. Rev. David Strohschein will officiate, and burial will be at Hilltop Mausoleum in Sauk Rapids, MN.

     Shirley was born Oct. 2, 1936, in Neillsville, WI, to Albert and Fern (Olson) Holt. She married Robert Zager Aug. 13, 1955 in Neillsville, WI. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Sartell and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 254 in Sauk Rapids. Shirley worked in the office at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home for 13 years and retired in May 1986. She liked camping, bowling and to travel. Shirley was a spunky, giving, caring and generous woman who treasured time spent with family.  

     Shirley is survived by her children, Rick Zager of Frederic, WI, Michael (Vicki) Zager of St. Cloud, Sandra (Don) Murphy of Rice and Juli Popp (Keith Huhne) of Rice; grandchildren Brad, Eric, Katie, Joe, Emily and Alison; great-grandchildren, “the littles,” Grayson, Emma, Aurora, Jack, Tess and Cassius; and sister Kathryn Kent of Winona. 

     She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert June 2, 2012; sisters Barbara Henchen, Mary Ellen Johnson and Nancy Tresemer; and brother William Holt.

     Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www.williamsdingmann.com.