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Pauline Striemer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Pauline Striemer, age 93, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, in Fairmont, Minn., after a very wonderful life. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021, at First Baptist Church, 1401 S. Covell Ave. in Sioux Falls. The family will be present to visit with friends beginning noon Thursday at the church.

Interment will be held 1 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2021, at Lakeside Cemetery, Fairmont, Minn.

Pauline was born Feb. 1, 1928, in Fairmont, Minn., to Arthur and Clara Striemer. She attended Amber Lake Country School through the eighth grade. She graduated from Fairmont High School, and attended the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, where she earned a degree in library science. After college, Pauline worked a short time at the Martin County Library in Fairmont. Pauline then accepted a position with the Sioux Falls Library system. She drove the Sioux Falls Library Bookmobile for many, many years. She enjoyed sharing the love of books and reading with all the children she met. Pauline was an active Girl Scout leader for disabled Girl Scouts, and was a lifelong member of the Soroptimist Club. Pauline was also very active with the Reach Literary Council where she was able to share her love of reading with those she met. Pauline loved to travel by plane,

boat, camper or car. She loved seeing new places, taking photographs and documenting all her adventures. When not traveling, she enjoyed puzzles, games, reading, celebrating birthdays and holidays with family and friends, and volunteering. She had a

very special place in her heart for her great-great-nieces and nephews. Survivors include her lifelong housemate, Justine Watson; nephew, Larry Striemer, great-niece, Tammy (Rob) Adler; great-great-nephews, Nick and Alex Adler; great-nephew, Jay (Sarah)

Striemer; great-great-nephews and niece, Isaac, Gabriel, Clare, Jonah; great-nephew, Chad Striemer; and great-great-niece, Morgan. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Erich Striemer; sister-in-law, Betty; brother, Robert Striemer and sister-in-

law, Gail; and niece-in-law, Cheryl Striemer. Memorials may be directed to REACH Literacy, 2101 W. 41st St. #23, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. www.millerfh.com

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