Sheila Kaye Briesemeister age 69, of Howard Lake, MN entered into eternal glory with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 9, 2022. She was born January 13, 1953 to Roger and Alberta (Blodgett) Engel of Cokato, MN. Sheila was baptized into Christian faith on March 11, 1953 at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. She was confirmed in her faith on May 14, 1967 by Gerhard Michael. Sheila graduated from Cokato High School and later married Gary Briesemeister. They had two children, Aaron and Amber. She made Howard Lake her home for most of her life. Her work was in transportation, spending many years working in Roseville, MN. Sheila was a loving mother and grandmother, with her children being the love of her life. Sheila loved watching her children in sports and music while they attended high school and college. She enjoyed crocheting and made several afghans and blankets during her lifetime. Sheila is survived by her children, Aaron (Hannah) Briesemeister and Amber (Jacob) Lind, grandchildren, Janne and Zarah Briesemeister, Addisyn and Avrey Lind, step-grandchildren, Alivia, Havilah, Ariel, and Shiloh, sister, Sharon (Neil) Howell of Plymouth, MN, nephew, Derek (Carli) Remer, brother, David Engel of Cokato, and two other sisters from Minneapolis, nieces and nephews. Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother, Mark, and her grandparents, Walter and Doris Engel.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 14, 2022 at St. James Lutheran Church with visitation 2 hours prior to services at church. Interment will follow at Howard Lake Cemetery. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake, 320-543-3401, www.swansonpeterson.com