Pamela Strehlo

Pamela "Pam" Kay Strehlo, died at home on Friday, May 12, 2023.

Pam was born on October 8, 1961, to Dorothy and Harvey Manitz. She grew up in Wells, MN and graduated from Wells Easton High school in 1980. Pam was united in marriage with Paul Strehlo on August 16, 1980. Pam went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education at Concordia in St. Paul. In 1984, the young couple relocated to Cottage Grove and she began her Daycare career in 1985.

Pam was a creative soul; she enjoyed crafting, gardening, and most importantly the joys of children! Pam was a very involved member of the Lutheran faith; she volunteered in many different areas.

Family meant everything to Pam, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her family will treasure their memories of family road trips and camping across the US.

She is survived by her husband, Paul; children, Andrew (Tasha), Matthew (Diane), Corissa (Adam), Chelsey, and Jonathan; nine grandchildren, Dallis, Ashland, Tristan, Alexis, Wyatt, Brynleigh, Weston, Dominic, and Ivy; mom, Dorothy; siblings, Holli (Steve), and Wendy; sister-in-law, Donna; and many nieces and nephews.

Pam was preceded in death by her infant twin babies; dad, Harvey; stepfather, Leo; brother, Mark; in-laws, James and Eleanor; and brothers-in-law, Mike, David, and Chas.

A visitation will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023, 5pm-8pm at Woodbury Lutheran Church - Wakota Ridge Campus (255 W. Douglas St. So. St. Paul, MN). Visitation will also be held beginning at 9am until the time of the service on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Woodbury Lutheran Church - Wakota Ridge Campus. The funeral Service will begin at 10am on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Pam will be laid to rest at Rosehill Cemetery in Wells, MN.

LIVESTREAM INFORMATION: For those who would like to participate in Pam's service via livestream, you can watch the service on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM (CT). It can be viewed by scrolling to the bottom of this page, and "CLICK PLAY" to begin. Please leave a message of support on our Tribute Wall to let the family know you were able to watch the service. If you are having troubles with the Livestream, the service will be available to watch later in the day.