Cleo Noraine Zempel Obituary
Cleo Noraine Zempel (Rochester, Minnesota) passed away on September 11, 2026. Cleo shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Cleo Noraine Zempel to show support.
Cleo will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Cleo will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Cleo’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Arup Nelson and Caroline Nelson; her daughters, Tamara Jones (TX), Lori Venditti (TN), Shari Engel (MN) and Rebecca Stringer (GA); her husband Harold; and her grandson Matthew.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bethel Lutheran Church (810 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 19th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
