Sharon K. Ganssle, age 84 of St. Thomas, ND passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at the McAllen Transitional Care Center of McAllen, Texas. Sharon Kaye Lunde was born March 1, 1940 in Grafton, North Dakota, the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Mahar) Lunde. She attended and graduated from St. Thomas High School. Sharon was united in marriage to Donald Ganssle on October 20, 1958 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, rural St. Thomas, ND. The couple made their home in Crookston, St. Thomas, California for seven years, Minot for two years and settled in St. Thomas, where they farmed and raised their family. She taught piano lessons for many years. Sharon hauled potatoes for Don and happened to be his best driver. The couple wintered in Alamo, Texas for the last 26 years. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, St. Thomas, ND, the Hobby and Culture Guild and the Homemakers Club. Sharon loved to be with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She played organ in church for over 30 years. She loved to travel, camp, eat out, shopping, coloring, flowers and gardening. Sharon is survived by her husband Donald Ganssle, St. Thomas, ND; her daughters: Susan (Rick) Bigwood, St. Thomas, ND; Cindy (Roger) Littlejohn, St. Thomas, ND; her grandchildren: Kayla (Doug) Skramstad, Chad (Valerie) Bigwood, Amanda Littlejohn, Ethan (Amanda) Littlejohn; seven greatgrandchildren; her siblings: Shirley (Tom) Pico, Emmetsburg, IA; Sandy (Emmett) Currans, Emmetsburg, IA; John “Buzz” (Tammy) Lunde, Jr., St. Thomas, ND; Tim (Renee) Lunde, St. Thomas, ND. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Tom Lunde. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, rural St. Thomas, ND. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery. Services Visitation
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