Gayle Staloch, age 87, of Wells, MN died on February 19, 2023 at The Shepherd’s Inn surrounded by family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 at 10:30 AM at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells with Father Greg Havel officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM with a prayer service being held at 7:00PM at Nasinec Funeral Home (789 Business Park Dr., Wells, MN 56097). Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at St. Casimir’s Church on Saturday, February 25, 2023 (9:30 to 10:30 AM). Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells is entrusted with arrangements. Please see www.nasinecfh.com to leave online condolences.
Gayle was born on July 23, 1935 in Freeborn County to Manville and Ruth Thisius. After graduating from Freeborn High School in 1953 and Mankato State Teacher’s College in 1956, she went on to become a home economics teacher in Freeborn, Minnesota.
On June 22, 1957, she was united in marriage to Adrian F. Staloch. They went on to have four children. She worked alongside Adrian on their farm outside of Wells.
Gayle lived life to the fullest. Anyone who knew her knew she had the gift of gab. She had many circles of friends, including Mrs Jaycees, Wells Golf Club, project clubs, and the many bridge groups she was a part of. Gayle was an active member of St. Casimir’s Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. Travel was an important part of she and Adrian’s life which took them throughout the globe and later she spent winters in Arizona. Family was of utmost importance to Gayle.
She is survived by her children: Thomas (Marilyn) Staloch of Wells, MN, Jeffrey (Beth) Staloch of Wells, MN, Amy (Troy) Powell of Cape Coral, FL, Nancy (Ken) Barber of Bloomington, MN. Grandchildren: Joseph Staloch, Kimberly (Sam) Stevermer, Jarod (Jess) Ludemann, Brittany (Jon) Voigt, Preston (Andi) Staloch, Darius Bush, Jordyn (Brady) Shanks, Jay (Kelsey) Staloch, Ashton (Tom) Voigt, Robin (Sam) Blasing and 12 great-grandchildren. Brothers: Larry (Betty) Thisius and Ted (Lori) Thisius, Sisters-in Law: Joyce (late husband Joel) Thisius of Wells, MN, Rosie (late husband Lloyd) Seipp of Alden, MN, Joanne (late husband Arnie) Wolfe of Fairmont, MN, Marlene (Tom) Steidler of New Richland, MN, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Adrian Staloch, parents Manville and Ruth Thisius, parents-in-law, Lawrence and Loretta Staloch and brother Joel Thisius, sister-in-law Mary and her husband George Doyle.
The family wishes to thank the staff at The Shepherd’s Inn for the wonderful care they provided for the past several years.
My deepest sympathy to family and friends. Thoughts, prayers, warm wishes and remembrances.
Sincere Sympathy Gayle’s Family. Thoughts and Prayers today and in the days ahead. 💖
Sorry to hear of Gayle’s passing. I enjoyed meeting her during our time on the library board.
Deepest sympathy to all you family of Gayle. So sorry to hear of her passing. We met Gayle and Adrian through dear friends Florence and Tiny Brandt And we loved that couple. We had some fun times with them and many laughs. What a nice obituary of her and I could hear her talking as I read it. Love and prayers to you all.
Roger and Mary Jemming
Our sincere sympathy to the entire family. Sang with Gayle in the choir. We were all one family🙏
Gayle made such a positive impact in this world that will be remembered by more people than she probably ever realized.
I especially loved her gift of gab, along with her special way of making me feel welcomed and loved at your house and everywhere we ventured together with her!
She was a wonderful woman at the tip of a truly beautiful and tightly-knit family.
I’m so glad you’re there to comfort each other, and that you have all of those years of memories to share with each other now and throughout the years to come!
My condolences, prayers & many hugs, to Gayles family!
Always a great, humorous, & enjoyable conversation, was had, when we would see each other! “Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts”! Fly High Gayle! 🙏✝️🙏✝️
My sincere sympathies to the family…I enjoyed Gayle..Rest easy sweet lady.
My sympathy to Gayles family. I always enjoyed visiting with her and hearing her fun stories. She will be missed
I remember the summer after second grade. I was a new communicant at St. Casimir’s church. After going to the altar to receive the host, I, not paying attention, slid into the wrong pew. Mrs. Staloch(Gayle) put her arm around me, calmed my 7 year old panic and said “it’s ok, honey, mom and dad are right there. You can catch up after mass, it’s almost done.” I’ll never forget her kindness. God has a special place for her beside him as well!
Gayle was my godmother. I’ll always remember her warm smile and the encouragement she gave me throughout my life.
To Tom and your siblings and your family’s. I’m so sorry to hear about your mom passing. My sincere condolences and thoughts and prayers to all during this time of loss.
I spent a lot of time at the Staloch house as a teenager. Gayle was always welcoming and encouraging. It seems she was in the kitchen a lot too. There was always something good to eat. She is now in Glory with Adrian.
Gayle has been my friend since high school. I enjoyed playing bridge with her through the years. She was the instigator of our bridge club and all our children getting together, on Fourth of Julys for a few years. She made life sweeter wherever she was. My sympathy to all the family. Janice Linder
Our sympathy and prayers are sent to you! May God grant you comfort and peace. When mom, Helen Schoen, was in high school she stayed at the Thisius’ home to help with the children and housework. This allowed her the opportunity to attend high school. We always had a close relationship with Ruth, Jeff and the family. Gayle was so friendly and fun to visit with. My brother, Jim Schoen, was the ring bearer at her wedding. Great memories, and Gayle looks so much like her mom! Blessings!❤️🙏
Prayers of comfort to my daughter in law Nancy Barber and her family. Gayle was a wonderful woman that welcomed my family with open arms when Ken and Nancy got married more than twenty years ago. It was enlightening to see how she was seemingly so comfortable whether she was driving a tractor or baking in her kitchen. Gayle will be missed by all that knew her.
Condolences to Gayle’s family.
I just learned of Gayle’s passing. I knew her forever, school, church, cousin-in-law…the world dimmed when that bright smile was lost. My sympathies to the family.