Shirley M. Lampe Belgrade, Minnesota Obituary

Shirley M. Lampe

<p>Shirley M. Lampe, 92 of Belgrade, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Belgrade Nursing Home.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021 at St. Francis deSales Catholic Church in Belgrade. &nbsp;Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.&nbsp;&nbsp; Burial will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.&nbsp; Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Belgrade.</p> <p>Shirley M. Lampe was born on February 5, 1929 in Glenwood, the daughter of Rodney and Julia (Kupka) McLean.&nbsp; She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glenwood.&nbsp; She grew up in the Glenwood area where she attended public school, graduating in 1947.&nbsp; She continued her education at St. Cloud teachers&rsquo; college, graduating in 1949.&nbsp; She received her bachelor of science degree in elementary education in 1988.</p> <p>On June 15, 1953, Shirley was united in marriage to Leonard G. Lampe in Glenwood.&nbsp; To this union one daughter was born.&nbsp; They made their home in Belgrade where she taught until her retirement in 1994.&nbsp; She loved teaching so much that her famous quote was that she would have paid the school to let her teach.</p> <p>Shirley was an active member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church where she sang in choir and was involved in many activities.&nbsp; She was also a member of the VFW auxiliary for many years.&nbsp;</p> <p>Shirley is survived by her daughter, Susan (Daniel) Betz of Belgrade; granddaughter, Kristen (Kurt) Schimpke; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Grace; and sisters-in-law, Margaret Simon of Minneapolis and Marge Simon of Portland, OR.</p> <p>Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard in 1989; grandson, Brandon in February 14, 2013; sister, Charlotte; brothers, Carlyle and Roman and brother-in-law, John Gaffaney.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
February 5, 1929 - October 13, 202102/05/192910/13/2021
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Cecylia Nelson
October 21, 2021
I remember Shirley Lampe as a wonderful woman and teacher. Both my children were lucky to have had her as their 1st grade teacher. I remember my daughter coming home from school one day saying "oh mom, Mrs. Lampe was just beautiful today!". I believe she had worn earning... Continue Reading
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Marie (Stang) Ritzer
October 19, 2021
An outstanding teacher, great lady and a wonderful neighbor, who lived next door to my grandparents in Belgrade for nearly two decades. She was always smiling and happy and a truly outstanding human being. What a great life and legacy and an inspiration for many young ad... Continue Reading
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Karla Underwood-Sondrol
October 17, 2021
Mrs. Lampe was my 2nd grade teacher in 1970. She had a huge impact on me. For the last 51 years I have carried her kindness that she gave in my heart every day. What a beautiful woman.
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Tommy Rosengren
October 15, 2021
I will always cherish Mrs. Lampe as my 1st grade teacher in 1984-1985. She was my inspiration to become a teacher a to follow in her footsteps! I will take her life lessons with me always!
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