M. Leona Scherb

Marvel Leona Scherb was born on October 16, 1913 to Helmer and Olive Larson Wangsness in Emmons, MN. She was baptized at the Emmons Lutheran Church by Pastor Fjellstad. Leona was confirmed at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, New Mexico by Rev. Ernest Walfram on March 26, 1926. She married Arthur Scherb on January 17, 1933 in Kiester, MN. Since 1940, Leona has resided in Albert Lea, MN. She was a charter member of Grace Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School and Bible School for many years. She was a member of the GLCW, sewing group, and Altar Guild. Leona held all the offices in the Guild, directress 2 times, and treasurer 2 times. She was also a volunteer at Thornecrest Retirement Center for many years. Survivors include her daughter, Jean Aamodt of Albert Lea; granddaughters, Kathleen of Clearwater, FL and Louise Aamodt and her husband Jay Hall of Lakeville, MN; great-grandsons, Skylar Aamodt and Landon Aamodt of Lakeville; nieces, Dianne Sailor, Barb Kirsch, and Paulette Calderon; nephew, David Sitzman; other survivors include JoAnn Holstad; great-niece and nephews; and Leona's beloved canine companion, Folly. Leona was preceded in death by her parents; husband Arthur; sisters, Opal and Donna, and brother, Donald. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Grace Lutheran Altar Guild.