Sigrid G. Chambers

Sigrid G. Chambers, 78, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 in Rochester, MN after a long struggle with diabetes and associated illnesses. She was born in Winger, MN on February 14, 1935 to Mikkel and Helma (Skiple) Homme and graduated from McIntosh High School in McIntosh, MN in 1953.After graduation, Sigrid moved to Minneapolis with her best friend Camilla (Aasen) Pearsall and graduated from a medical technician school. She worked for a short time as a lab technician at International Mills and as a medical technician at Maternity Hospital in Minneapolis.On March 25, 1956 she wed Dr. Dale Chambers. They made their home in Rochester, MN where they raised their six children. Sigrid was a loving and devoted wife and mother who had a strong dedication to her children and grandchildren. She had a passion for family and friends and was instrumental in maintaining strong bonds between them.Sigrid was known for having open arms and a generous heart for all those who needed her, which included family, friends, and many pets. She enjoyed homemaking, gardening, arts and crafts, decorating, and was known for her talented cooking. She was active in church youth activities, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, PTA, and various community events. Sigrid is survived by her husband, Dale, of 57 years; five children: Craig (Sharon) Chambers, Rochester, Mark Chambers, Rochester, Kristi (Bill) Mettler, Spring Valley, Mary (Steve) Chambers-Woslager, Rochester, Sara (J.J.) Chambers-Miller, Rochester. 15 grandchildren: Mikkel Chambers, Rachel Chambers, and Stephanie (Daniel)Chambers-Baltz, St. Paul; Thomas, Andrea, Susan, Paul, Claire, and James Mettler, Spring Valley, Nicholas (Emily) Woslager, Emily (Cameron) Clary, Little Rock Air Force Base, Marie, Dale Woslager, Rochester, Danika, Maxwell Miller, Rochester; and one brother: Helmer (Verlys) Homme, Winger, MN. She was preceded in death by her son, Gary Chambers, her parents, Mikkel and Helma Homme, and stepfather, Oscar Snustad. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 3rd Ave. SE, with Reverend Jason Burggraff officiating. Visitation will be from 6 8 pm on Friday, August 9, 2013 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home and one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Interment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery.