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NEW ULM--Marion Schaeffler, age 85, of New Ulm, died Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in New Ulm, with Father Mark Steffl celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in New Ulm. The Christian Mothers will pray the rosary at 4 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2026 at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org.
Marion is survived by her son, Michael Schaeffler; grandsons, Alexander Juve and Jacob Kuykendall; sister, Ellen Johnson; son-in-law, Kyle (Tresa) Juve; godson, Jared Tanley; and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marlin Schaeffler; and daughter, Marilyn Schaeffler.
Marion was born on October 29, 1941, in Winthrop to Ralph and Lucille (Soderberg) Johnson. She grew up in Winthrop and graduated from Winthrop High School. On April 23, 1966, Marion was united in marriage to Marlin Schaeffler at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Winthrop. The couple made their home in New Ulm, where they raised their family. They shared 36 years of marriage before Marlin's passing on December 20, 2002.
Marion worked at K-Mart for 25 years. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in New Ulm. In her free time, Marion enjoyed thrift shopping, going on walks, and going out to eat. Above all, she cherished the time spent with her family and loved ones.