Sherry D Nienstedt
December 31, 1944 - July 20, 2019
Obituary
COTTAGE GROVE-Sherry D. Nienstedt, age 74, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at the UW Hospital. She was born on Dec. 31, 1944, in Chattanooga, Tenn., the daughter of Arthur and Betty (Slayton) Marriott.
Sherry graduated from Green Bay Preble High School in 1962 and then attended Greenwich Connecticut School of Nursing. Following that, she received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois. She was united in marriage to Truman Nienstedt on Aug. 21, 1976. Her entire working career was helping others in health care. Sherry enjoyed reading and was always feeding her thirst for knowledge. She also had a passion for knitting and cross stitching in her younger years.
Sherry is survived by her husband, Truman; three sons, Andrew (Tammi) Kim, Noah (Kacey) Nienstedt and Matthew Nienstedt; two granddaughters, Jordan Kim and Sydney Kim; three grandsons, Mason Nienstedt, Dylan Kim and Liam Nienstedt; sister, Lynne (Don Green) Marriott; and brother, Mark Marriott. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Matthew Marriott; in-laws, Paul and Vivian Nienstedt; and brother-in-law, Brian Nienstedt.
In keeping with Sherry's wishes, a private family service was held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to oxfam.org. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Kaceylee Nienstedt
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Sherry was a wonderful mother-in-law and friend, always happy for others and excited for their endeavors. She was so easy to talk to, incredibly intelligent-and intriguing. I am so appreciative she had Noah (raising a great man) and being able to call her “Mom2.” I wish it could have been longer. I will try and live more presently with others as she did.
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Bonnie Reigel
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I worked with and for Sherry for many years at EDS, she was a great supervisor and I learned a lot from her. Enjoyed many talks about children and grandchildren. Thoughts and prayers to the family
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Kathy Saunders
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I too worked with Sherry but from the side of the State Medicaid Program. She was a most interesting lady, very supportive of her staff and eager to follow the directions that we gave her. She was always pleasant and smiling.
Prayers and blessings for all the family - she'll always live in your hearts.
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Christine Kingman
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Truman and family,
I am so saddened to read of Sherry’s passing! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!
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Susan J Ubl
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Very sorry for your loss Truman and family, sending our thoughts and sympathies,
Greg and Sue Ubl
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Donna Allain-Dendor
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One of the sweetest falls I had the pleasure to work with. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for all. Although I haven't seen her in years, it feels like just yesterday. I will remember your family in my prayers.