Shirley Kappauf

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE 507-896-3127HOUSTON, MINN. - Shirley Jean Trulson Kappauf, 77, of Houston, Minn. died on Wednesday, April 30, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. Shirley was born on June 21, 1936, in Spring Grove, Minn. to Lawrence and Fern (Engelhart) Trulson. She lived all her life in the Spring Grove, Houston and La Crescent areas. Shirley graduated from Houston High School in 1954. She married Arnold Kappauf and they were later divorced. She worked as a bank clerk in Houston. Shirley was also a cook at the La Crescent Nursing Home and Pine Creek Golf Course in La Crescent, and worked for Fruit Acres apple orchard. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and canning. Shirley's home was the place to visit. Her door was always open and nobody ever left hungry. She was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in La Crescent, Minn. She is survived by two children: Vicki (Keith) Liverman of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Tim (Barbara) Kappauf of Houston; seven grandchildren: Isaac, Jedadiah (Katie), Joseph, Althea, Chris, Andrea, and Tyler; four great-grandchildren: Bryce, Kailey, Ethan, and Brodie; three brothers: Larry (Sue), Dennis, and Jerry Trulson; and several nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Marjorie, and niece, Tara. A private family service has been scheduled. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service of Houston is assisting the family with arrangements. "Heaven got a new chef in the kitchen today. I bet there will be beef stew, homemade biscuits for supper, and homemade donuts for dessert tonight!!" By: Jed Kappauf.