January 12, 1920 - March 22, 2017
Ella E. Zochert, age 97 of McKenna Crossing of Prior Lake, formerly of Richfield. Passed away on March 22, 2017. Retired from the Richfield Public Schools after 28 years of service. Many have said she was one of the kindest and sweetest people they ever met. Ella always greeted others with a smile and a ready helping hand for them. Preceded in death by her husband, Sidney and her only sister, Leona. Survived by children, Sharon Zochert, Sidney "Butch" (Marilyn) Zochert, Barbara (Raymon) Burkel and Gayle (Dwight) Brown; grandchildren, Michael, Ted, David, Rhonda, Lisa, Christine, Alan, Chad and Shay; 27 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Vine and Branches of Hope Presbyterian Church.
Funeral Service
Monday, April 10, 2017
11:00 A.M.
Visitation 1 hour prior to the service
Hope Presbyterian Church
7132 Portland Ave. S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Visitation
Sunday, April 9, 2017
2:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Morris Nilsen Chapel
6527 Portland Ave. S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Interment
Monday, April 10, 2017
Pleasant View Memorial Gardens
12400 Portland Ave. S.
Burnsville, MN 55337
Dearest Aunt Ella: Tiny in stature and blessed with a heart that was bursting with love and kindness for everyone she met. She and Uncle Sidney always welcomed me warmly when I would stop by after a flight to the East Coast for business. Her neighborhood lady friends would drop in for coffee, and she would always have one of her baked treats to share with us. I see her eyes twinkling and her smile lighting up her face in all my reflections and memories of our get-togethers! Thank you for sharing your love and wisdom with me, Aunt Ella. As I write this, I hope you are in Uncle Sydney’s loving arms and you are enjoying the peace and happiness of God’s house. With much love, Sheralyn