August 28, 1947 - January 20, 2024
Sharon Lee Reutzel, 76, of Burt, passed away, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona surrounded by her loved ones. Per Sharon’s wishes, she was cremated and there will be no services. Memorials may be directed to Sharon’s immediate family. Services have been entrusted to Lentz Funeral Home of Algona.
Sharon Lee Wilkinson was born on Aug. 28, 1947, in Taft, Calif. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Myron Otto Reutzel in Sun Valley, Calif. on Aug. 31, 1965. The couple were blessed with four children. After the couple moved to Iowa, Sharon was a stay-at-home mom for a time; she also held a few other jobs, including custodian for the local school for many years. But her most beloved roles were always of wife, mother, Grandma (Nana) and great-grandma. She also loved crafting, dancing and providing loving support to any family member or friend that needed it.
Sharon is survived by her children, Kevin (Jerona) Reutzel, Michael (Jennifer) Reutzel, Tina Reutzel and Ryan (Kerri) Reutzel; her 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; her brother, William (Mayme) Wilkinson and sister Jenny (Dennis) McConnell.
Sharon was preceded in death by her loving husband, Myron, her baby grandson Spencer; her father Eugene; her mother Shirley; brother Gene; and sister Cindy.