Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 13 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Rosalie “Sally” K. Wlaznak, age 100, who passed away Dec. 8, 2024, at her home in Sauk Rapids. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach officiated and burial was at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation was one hour prior to the services Friday at the church in Sauk Rapids. Arrangements were entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids. There will also be a celebration of life at a later date in spring in memory of Sally.
Sally was born Aug. 31, 1924, in Richmond to Jacob and Mary (Strietz) Schlangen. She married Albert Wlaznak Nov. 13, 1948, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. Sally was a riveter at Douglas Aircraft and Char Gail during war time and then worked as a nurse in labor and delivery at the St. Cloud Hospital for 40 years, retiring in 1989. She has lived in Sauk Rapids since 1950, where she was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Sally enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, reading, puzzles, bonfires, bird watching and gardening. She was quick witted, optimistic, beautiful, strong-willed and loving.
Survivors include her children, Susan Walter of Sauk Rapids, Ruth (Patrick) Boyle of Eagan, Jane Vise of St. Cloud, David (Myong) of Royalton, Mary Buckland of Sauk Rapids, James (Deborah) of Sauk Rapids, Carolyn Wlaznak (Todd Bender) of Burnsville, Monica (Michael) Charlebois of Pinehurst, North Carolina, and Laura Wlaznak of Minneapolis; siblings, Bernice Herman of Danville, Illinois, Mae Nielsen of St. Cloud, Louise Mayer of California, and James Schlangen of Rice; grandchildren, LeeAnn, Meredith, Shannon, Kelsey, Ian and Aaron; great-grandchildren, Samantha and Amaya.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert; daughter, Teri Davis; brother, Donald; sisters, Faith Rosales, Mildred Pritchet and Ruth Mcardle.
Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www.williamsdingmann.com
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