It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Sharon Kathryn Schestler of Minot, ND — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.
Here is the shape of a life remembered with love.
Sharon held deeply to the Catholic faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
The traditions Sharon loved will continue to hold those she loved.
Sharon Schestler, 87, Minot/Burlington, died Friday, May 1, 2026, in a Minot hospital surrounded by her family.Sharon Kathryn Doyle was born March 2, 1939, at her grandparent’s home in Minot to Lawrence and Helen (Christianson) Doyle. She was raised and educated in Minot, ND. She graduated from high school in 1957.Sharon went on to become an X-ray Technician. Sharon was united in marriage to Rudolph (Jon) Schestler, January 7, 1961 at Little Flower Catholic Church in Minot. They had six children.Sharon loved to bake, everyone really loved her homemade buns. In later years, Chex mix, pretzels, puff caramel corn and hot crackers were among her favorites to make for all the grandchildren for Christmas.Sharon enjoyed needle work, making dish towels as gifts. Every grandchild received a homemade quilt from their Grandma Sharon for graduation and many of her great grandchildren received a homemade baby blanket.Sharon had four sisters, Patti, Phyllis, Marvel, Lorna and a brother, Larry Jim.Sharon is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jon; children: Helen (Glen) Hatlestad, Minot; Chuck (Pam) Schestler, Minot; Andrew (Lisa) Schestler, Velva; Leonard (Lynnette) Schestler, Minot; Jennifer (Clint) Bergan, Mandan and Sarah (Lyn) Penn, Valdosta, GA; grandchildren: James, Christopher (Jessica), Kristofer (Bridgette), Trista, Austin (Shauna), Dylan (Tierrany), Shane (Amanda), Curtis (Lindsey), Ben (Katie), Andrew (Erin), Lexi, Ashlyn, Hannah, Samara, and Alayna; great-grandchildren: Tiauna, Taya, Jack, Roslyn, Cameron, Briar, Braylee, Taya, Ryah, Avyn, Jais, Jayden, Brock, Gemma, Kai, Preston, Nicholai, Kaden, Ava, and Evangeline.Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Larry Jim Doyle, sister Phyllis Doyle, father-in-law and mother-in-law Leon and Madge Power, and brother-in-law Leon Power Jr.Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2026 at St. John The Apostle Catholic Church, Minot. To view a livestream of the service access www.mtmsales.net/thomasVisitation: Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at St. John The Apostle Catholic Church, Minot.Vigil Prayer Service & Recitation of the Holy Rosary: 5:00 p.m. Sunday May 10, 2026 at St. John The Apostle Catholic Church, Minot.Memorials are preferred to St. John’s Catholic Church or to Home on the Range.
