Mavis Remund

Mavis Darlene Remund was born on December 29, 1947, to Donald and Eldora (Monger) Ellefson at the Pipestone County Hospital in Pipestone, Minnesota. In 1948, she was baptized at the Highland Lutheran Church in Sherman, South Dakota where she was also later confirmed in 1962. In her early childhood, Mavis attended country school through the eighth grade, she then attended Jasper High School - graduating in 1966. She worked as a nanny for one summer in Jasper and worked at the Lutheran Bible College another summer in Minneapolis during her high school years. After graduating high school, Mavis continued her education at the Canby VoTech College in Canby, Minnesota. She studied to become a registered dental assistant. On September 19, 1970, Mavis married the love of her life, Jerry Remund, at the First Lutheran Church in Pipestone, Minnesota. This union lasted 54 years; blessing the couple with two boys, three beautiful granddaughters, three great-granddaughters, one great-grandson and one more great-grandchild on the way. Mavis deeply cherished her time spent with her granddaughters and her great-grandchildren. She loved her family with every ounce she had.

Mavis moved to Pipestone in 1966 and she was a CNA at the Ashton Care Center for three years. She then became employed at the dental center in 1969 and continued working there until she retired in January of 2016. During her time at the dental center, she obtained her dental registration degree, becoming a registered dental assistant and receptionist for 40 years. Mavis was fond of traveling and delighted in trips with Jerry. She traveled to Israel in 1994, a memorable trip that she loved sharing stories about. She also enjoyed time spent with her sister, Charlotte "Chuck" on their trips to Indiana and California. In 2017, shortly after retiring, Mavis became a part-time employee at Hartquist Funeral Chapel. She had a kind and friendly smile that comforted many people when she greeted them at visitations. 

Recently it was discovered that Mavis had cancer once again, she entered the care of Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for surgery. After her surgery, her health took an unexpected turn and she passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 29 days. The loss of Mavis will be felt by many family members and friends whose lives she touched. 

Mavis was a faithful member of the Christ the King Lutheran Church in Pipestone. She was on the altar guild - making sure the church was as beautiful as possible, she also taught Sunday School and was on other various committees. When Mavis wasn't spending time with her family, she could be found either reading, doing puzzles and small crafts, or gardening and playing games. Mavis loved nothing more than enjoying time spent with her family and friends, which usually involved many cups of coffee and joyous laughter! She always looked forward to spending quality time at Lake Carlos Villas - a very special place in her heart. 

Left to cherish her memory is Mavis' husband, Jerry Remund of Pipestone, Minnesota; her sons, Lance Remund of Alexandria, Minnesota and Tony (Rochelle) Remund of Pipestone; grandchildren, Megan (Jadon) Evans of Pipestone, Mallary (Thad) Gunnink of Edgerton, Minnesota and Melody (fiancé, Braydon Ripka) Remund of Luverne, Minnesota; great-grandchildren, Ryker and Kinsley Evans, Hennesy and Wrenley Gunnink and Baby Gunnink on the way; siblings, Diane Zellmer of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Charlotte Oleson of Sioux Falls, sister-in-law, Marlene Ellefson of West Fargo, North Dakota; step-siblings, Kris (Steve) Frerk of Garretson, South Dakota, Tammie (Bill) Allcox of DePere, Wisconsin, Scott Monger of Sherman, South Dakota, and Lynn (Duane) Yurek of Silver Lake, Minnesota. Mavis was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; her brother, Dennis Ellefson; niece, Jodi Quissell; step-sister, Sonny Matthiesen; step-father, Menford Monger; father- and mother-in-law, Donald and Norma Remund; and brother-in-law, Rick Remund.