An intimate, private family funeral service will be held. Pastor Gary Wong will officiate the service. Burial will be in the Courtland Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery.

Livestreaming of the graveside service will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, on Minnesota Valley Funeral Home’s Facebook page.

To leave an online condolence for the family, or sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org.

Sylvia is survived by her daughters, Vicky (Neal) Gleason of Courtland, Wendy (Chad) Ellwein of Woodbury, Tracy (Bill) Stuewe of St. Peter; sons, Ricky (Mary) Hulke of Nicollet, Randy (Deb) Hulke of Nicollet, Perry (Joan) Hulke of Courtland, Corey (Kelly) Hulke of Courtland; 26 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Oliver Martens of Nicollet and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Hulke; her parents; sisters, Alice Thompson, Pearl Martens; brother, Duane Poehler sister-in-law, Pat Poehler; brother-in-law, Woody Thompson.

Sylvia Emma Freida Poehler was born Sept. 5, 1931 to Henry and Gertrude Poehler in Courtland Township. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Courtland. Sylvia attended grade school at Immanuel Lutheran School. She was united in marriage to Harley Hulke on Sept. 22, 1950 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Their union was blessed with seven children. Sylvia dedicated her life to raising her children and helping on the farm. She also worked at the Holiday Inn and at Nicollet Mart.

Sylvia led a very active and social life. She was with the Martha Circle since 1955, the Red Hat Society, Courtland Evangelical Lutheran Church, and many bowling leagues. Sylvia also enjoyed cooking, baking, lemon pie, entertaining people, helping others out when needed, going on vacation with Harley, activities and bingo at Orchard Hills, playing cards, watching the Minnesota Twins, and watching grandchildren participate in sporting events. Spending time with family was her greatest joy in life, she never turned her back on them no matter what happened. Sylvia will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Blessed be her memory.

Due to COVID, the family strongly urges not sending flowers. Memorials are preferred to Courtland Evangelical Lutheran Church or family wishes.

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