Born ‎3 Jan 1931 Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota, died ‎20 Nov 2021‎, age 90 years, buried Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota
Shirley Mae Loehr has gained her wings. Shirley was unexpectedly taken from us November 20, 2021 after developing a severe complication post a medical procedure. Her family was by her side. Our hearts will be forever broken. Our lives will never be the same. Our world truly lost a beautiful soul, light and spirit.

Shirley was born January 3, 1931 to Lawrence and Marie (Osmanski) Raden.

Shirley lived her life to the fullest every day. Her famous line was she wanted to always stay a few steps ahead of our Lord so he couldn't find her. Shirley was a hard worker retiring at the young age of 89. Shirley loved her job and patients at the Coborn's Cancer Center. Shirley's smile and endless energy were infectious. Many patients shared they would change their chemo days to ensure Shirley was there to comfort them. She was the bright light who touched and inspired many over her 90 plus years. Her friendships lasted a lifetime. Shirley was also devoted to her family most recently taking her very first RV road trip along the east coast beach towns with her daughter and two sons. She just loved it and the fresh seafood.

She married her sailor and love of her life Alcuin (Al) G Loehr June 10, 1950 at Saint Augustine's Catholic Church, Saint Cloud Minnesota. She graduated from Tech High School in 1949. Shirley's work history started at Lakeland Bakery then several years in the customer service department at Sears and the Coborn's Cancer Center.

Shirley was there to raise her baby sister Norma Jean when she lost her parents at a young age. Shirley possessed a strong unbreakable faith that she emulated through serving her community. Shirley was proud of her dedication in achieving 5000 plus hours as a volunteer for the Saint Cloud Hospital baking cookies for the oncology patients. Shirley also provided years of service and support through Saint John Cantius church choir, funeral lunches, Ladies of Isabella, Rosary Sodality and bazaars. Shirley, also volunteered countless hours through RSVP. You may have seen her waving her bright yellow flag down by Lake George guiding all the band buses for the annual Granite City Days.

Shirley had a big heart in her support for families in need through the Catholic Charities food and clothing drives. Shirley also was an avid supporter and believer in our Whitney Senior Center. Everyone knew they could always count on Shirley to help out. Shirley always appreciated beautiful music. She was part of the Sweet Adeline's and also attended countless musicals and concerts of her favorite artists as well as her talented grandchildren. Shirley was also a life time member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign War Post 4847 Saint Cloud Minnesota.

Shirley loved to spend family time at their lake cottage on Grand Lake with the grand kids. Shirley loved to cook and always put on quite the spread especially for the Holidays. Shirley was an avid baker. Her cookies, bars and nut breads were frequently requested. Shirley loved yard work. You could always count on Shirley to be pushing her lawnmower Wednesday nights so she could get the grass clippings out on Thursday. Shirley's love for flowers was evident in the flower she wore every day that she worked at the Coborn's Cancer Center. It was her signature along with her crazy socks. It was her way to provide cheer to her patients. Her flower gardens and Hibiscus were always the talk of the neighborhood. Shirley never did share how she got her flowers to bloom so brilliantly.

At the age of 89 Shirley relocated for the first time outside the state of Minnesota to Fredericksburg VA, August 14, 2020 to live with her daughter Debra (Eisenstadt) and son-in-law Michael. She loved being able to walk every day and experience the beautiful weather, vast hills, valleys and lush vegetation. Shirley enjoyed her two-custom made patio's where she could read, listen to her radio and converse with neighbors.

Shirley is survived by her children, Wayne Loehr, Cynthia Jameson (Fred Jelinski partner), Debra (Michael) Eisenstadt and Peter (Carole) Loehr and sister Marlene (Richard) Holthaus. Shirley was blessed with eight beautiful and talented grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

Shirley was preceded in death by her loving husband Al, sister Norma Jean Mayer and four brothers Lawrence Jr, Gerald, Marvin, and Kenny.

Born ‎20 Oct 1927 Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota, died ‎26 Apr 2013 Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota‎, age 85 years, buried Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota
Alcuin "Al" Loehr, 85

St. Cloud

Oct. 20, 1927 - Apr.26, 2013

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday May 2nd at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Alcuin "Al" Loehr, age 85, of St. Cloud, who died on Friday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Thomas Knoblach will officiate. Burial will be in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.
Al was born October 20th, 1927 in St. Cloud to Arnold and Regina (VonBokern) Loehr. He married Shirley Mae Raden on June 10th, 1950 at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Al attended Cathedral High School and then enlisted in the US Navy in 1945. Al served in the Pacific Theatre aboard the USS Calvert and was discharged on November 5th, 1947. He worked for the Great Northern Railroad, was a field man for the DFL Party, Commissioner of Veterans Affairs under Governor Karl Rolvaag and Governor Harold LeVander. Al served as the Stearns County Civil Defense Director, Mayor of St. Cloud from 1970-1980, Administrative Aid for the MN Senate from 1980-1990, and currently serving as Staff Assistant to Congressman Collin Peterson representing the 7th Congressional District. He was a member of St. John Cantius Catholic Church, Life Member of East Side VFW Post 4847 where he was the Past Post Commander, Past VFW 6th District Commander, and Past VFW State Commander, member of Eagles Aerie 9, Crosier Apostolates, NARVRE, and Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of VFW National Legislative Committee.

Al's love of sports brought him to the following: he was the first president of Cathedral Athletic Assn., St. Cloud Sports Inc., Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame where he was past president and supported youth sports here in Central Minnesota.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley, children, Wayne Loehr, Minneapolis, Cindy Jameson, Pierz, Debra Eisenstadt (Mike) Sartell, and Peter Loehr (Carole) St. Cloud, grandchildren, Leah Schammel, Tricia Eveland, Bert and Peter Jameson, Amy and Alicia Eisenstadt, Christie Schulte, and Eric Loehr and 7 great-grandchildren, brothers, Maurice Loehr (Kathy) Maple Grove, Arnold "Butch" Loehr (Nancy) Maple Grove, and Richard Loehr (Becky) St. Cloud.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Patricia McKibbon, Donna Adamski, Shirley Walstrom, brother, Ken Loehr, and daughter-in-law Joan Loehr.