Pearl E. Zeidler

Zeidler Pearl E. Zeidler, age 86, of Bloomington, May 12, 2003, died with grace and surrounded by love at North Memorial Residential Hospice. Preceded in death by parents, Robert H. and L. Pearl Austin, and by husband, the Reverend Dr. Clemens H. Zeidler, in 1980. Deeply missed by children, Frederick A. (Carol) Zeidler, Elizabeth A. Woll, Margaret E. Van Camp (partner Carol H. Patterson), Carl M. (Sandra) Zeidler; by sister, Margaret L. Harder; brother-in-law, Frank P. (Agnes) Zeidler; grandchildren, David (Deb) Mitsch, Steven Mitsch, Michael Woll, Marie Zeidler, Michael Zeidler, and great-grandchildren, Ben and Lucas Mitsch. Also survived by loved friends, Jillyne, Phillip and Benjamin Frazier; the original Bloomington Nursery School Teachers, and many others. Affectionately known as "Pat,"mother was a long-time teacher of children, actively involved in her church and community service as a volunteer. Instrumental in founding day nursery at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church. Her love of travel took her to the Holy Lands, the British Isles, Australia, New Zealand, and many parts of the United States - all part of her journey. An avid reader and life-long learner, she often journied with other great minds. Pat was devoted to her family, blessed with humor and with a great generosity of spirit. The family wishes to thank Dr. Earl J. Orth, the Minnesota Masonic Home, and the staff of North Memorial Residential Hospice for compassionate and loving care. Memorials to Transfiguration Lutheran Church. Interment Dawn Valley Memorial Park, Bloomington. Funeral Service Thursday (TODAY), 10 AM at Transfiguration Lutheran Church, 110th St. & France Ave S., Bloomington. Visitation one hour prior to service at church. WERNESS BROTHERS 2300 W Old ShakopeeRd 952-884-8145

Published on May 14, 2003