Shirley J. Uselman

The Mass of Christian Burial for Shirley J. Uselman of Wadena will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 28, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Wadena, with Father Gabriel Walz as celebrant. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday, beginning at 9:30a.m. with a Rosary at 9:45 and visitation will continue until the time of the Mass. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You may view the Shirley J. Uselman Funeral Mass by going to our Facebook page, search Schuller Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services Facebook ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shirley, age 81, passed away on October 20, 2023, after a short stay at the Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples, MN. Shirley Jean Seidl was born to Roman and Rose (Spahn) Seidl on February 17, 1942, at Wesley Hospital in Wadena, MN. Special childhood memories included growing up on the farm, swimming in Leaf River, and spending lazy days with her cousins. She walked to District #10 Country School, north of Wadena, through the 6th grade, and went on to graduate from Wadena High School. Shirley met the love of her life, Richard Philipp Uselman and they were married on October 29, 1960, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Wadena, MN. She proudly raised their six children and treasured time with family. She was an amazing cook and baker and enjoyed preparing meals for her family. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially while planting and gardening. Shirley was a member of the St. Ann’s Service Circle and provided many home-baked goods. Preceding Shirley in death were her husband, Richard (2007); parents, Roman and Rose; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Paul and Julia Uselman; sister-in-law Judith Wiirre and brother-in-law James Reed. Deeply loved, Shirley will be remembered by her children: Tammy (John) Haglin of Maplewood; Monica Nelson of Hugo; Rick Uselman of Wadena; Dan Uselman (Emma Flanigan) of Bluegrass; Jenny (Kyle) Braith of Staples; and Nicole (Mark) Lunde of Wadena; 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; sisters Pat (Dennis) Truax of Big Lake and Mary Reed of Bellwood, PA; brother-in-law Bruce Uselman of Wadena; along with a host of extended family and friends. A special thank you to all the caregivers and staff at Lakewood Pines, Lakewood Care Center, and Lakewood Hospice. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Wadena, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Shirley’s name may be directed to the Society for the Blind. https://societyfortheblind.org/donate/

Shirley J. Uselman

February 17, 1942 - October 20, 2023