Jean Marie Holsinger

Jean Marie Holsinger (Schoeberl), 79, passed away at home in Bloomington, MN on October 16, 2026.

Jean Marie Schoeberl was born on September 20, 1947 to Laurence and Betty (Novak) Schoeberl in Rush City, Minnesota. Jean was the sixth of seven children: Barbara, Lorraine, Robert, Loretta, Margy, and Bernie.

Jean's childhood was spent on the family farm - a place she truly cherished. Jean loved everything about life on the farm - the outdoors, the hard work, animals, adventure, family, community, and plenty of good times. She told animated stories about her and Bernie's antics - climbing the silos, shooting their handmade bows and arrows, and always finding their own fun (and trouble!). After high school graduation, Jean attended St. Cloud State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. The majority of her career years were spent working in Special Education with middle and high school students in the Sauk Rapids school district. After moving to the Twin Cities, she continued her commitment to helping others by working at a women's shelter until her retirement.

Jean had an adventurous spirit. As a young adult, she, Margy, and Bernie travelled cross-country on their motorcycles to Yellowstone - the tales of which were equal parts amusing and harrowing and were later published in the local newspaper. She also travelled throughout Europe, living out of a backpack and hopping trains to various destinations. Jean had many varied interests. She loved sports and was athletic. She spent many summers on the softball field, as a player when she was younger and then as a coach of the St. Francis Parish softball team. One of her favorite pastimes was watching and cheering for her MN teams, including the Timberwolves, Vikings, Twins, and Gophers. She loved working with her hands, including woodworking and gardening. She delighted in helping her students in Shop class and kept a workbench in the garage where she enjoyed building things. In her later years, she found great joy in organizing her patio with flowers and plants that she adoringly tended the entire season.

Another favorite hobby of Jean's was playing games. She was a skilled card player and revelled in a competitive game of Five-Hundred or Widow Whist; always opting to bid high rather than low. Backgammon was another favorite - she and her brother-in-law Michael lost many hours (cumulatively months?) of sleep passing the doubler back and forth during their late night tournaments. She solved jigsaw puzzles, played Scrabble daily, and enjoyed playing Farkle at family gatherings (which she won the last time she played on her 79th birthday). She also discovered a new appreciation for reading in her fifties, particularly mystery and detective stories.

Above all, Jean's life centered around her five children who she raised in Sartell, MN. Being a mother was her most important life work. When she reflected on the happiest time of her life, her answer was always the same - the years she spent raising her children. She put her kids above everything - always sacrificing her own needs to make sure they had what they needed. She planned summer trips and camping adventures for the family, passing down her love of travel and sense of adventure. She taught her children the value of hard work, fairness, faith, and family. She instilled in them the importance of showing compassion for the less fortunate, cheering for the underdog, and the value of serving others. She showed her love through actions, never more apparent than when she wrapped you in a tight hug. Jean's love multiplied with the addition of her 6 grandchildren, her pride and joy. She spent her "retirement" providing daily childcare for the 4 grandchildren who lived in MN - teaching them and nurturing them as only Nana Jean could do.

Jean is survived by her children Molly (Tyler) Love of Bloomington, Suzy (Matt) Streff of Minneapolis, Joe Holsinger (Kim Lamascus) of Oregon, Paul (Sylwia) Holsinger of Florida, Todd Holsinger of Bloomington; grandchildren Vinny Boverman, Izzy and Liam Streff, Alex and Annie Love, Oliver Holsinger; siblings Robert (Faith) Schoeberl of Arizona, Loretta Kryzer of Milaca, Margy Biniek of St. Cloud, Bernie (Dee Dee) Schoeberl of Savage; brother-in-law Michael Mahoney of Winsted; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Laurence and Betty Schoeberl; sisters Barbara Mahoney, Lorraine Pangerl; brothers-in-law Bob Biniek, Jerome Kryzer, Leo Pangerl 

A memorial service for Jean will be held: 12 PM; Friday, November 6, 2026 with a time for family and friends to gather one hour prior to the service all at the Olson Funeral Chapel in Rush City. The interment will take place in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Rush City. Following the burial, a reception luncheon will take place at the Pine City American Legion.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Rush City ~ Olson Chapel

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