Irene Margarete Schackman

Irene Margarete Schackman July 20, 1932 - December 20, 2024 Irene Margarete Schackman, 92, of Plymouth, Minnesota, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 20, 2024. Born on July 20, 1932, in Regent, North Dakota, Irene was the fourth of eleven children born to Jacob and Eva (Schauer) Wolf. In 1948, the family moved to Park Rapids, Minnesota, where Irene met the man of her dreams. On June 28, 1953, Irene married the love of her life, Alan W. Schackman. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, family, and unwavering devotion to each other. Irene took great pride in her role as a homemaker and mother, raising their five children: Trent Alan, Anthony Dale, Tami Lynn, and twins Melanie Kay and Mark Kevin. Irene's nurturing presence and steadfast love were the foundation of her family, shaping a legacy of faith and unity that will endure for generations. Irene and Al's journey together took them to Michigan and Wisconsin before they settled in Apple Valley, Minnesota, in 1969. There, they raised their children in a home filled with love, laughter, and the guiding principles of their Christian faith. Once their children had grown and left the nest, Irene and Al relocated to Plymouth, Minnesota, where they embraced a new chapter of life and found a spiritual home at Revive Church in Brooklyn Park. Irene will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her compassionate heart, and her talent for making everyone around her feel cherished. She had a knack for creating a warm and welcoming home, whether through her delicious cooking, her beautifully tended garden, or her ability to listen and provide comfort. Above all, Irene found her greatest joy in her family. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a proud grandmother, and great grandmother who delighted in the accomplishments and milestones of her children and grandchildren. She also maintained close bonds with her many friends, siblings, nieces, and nephews, cherishing the sense of connection and community that family provided. Irene is survived by her children, Anthony Dale (Kelly), Melanie Kay (David) Altonen, and Mark Kevin; her 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, whom she adored; her remaining siblings Arlin (Wanda) Wolf and Clyde (Bev) Wolf; and countless other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Eva Wolf; eight of her siblings; her husband, Alan; and her children Trent and Tami. A celebration of Irene's life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Washburn McReavy Glen Haven Chapel, 5125 W Broadway, Crystal MN 55429, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to; Revive Church / Missions revivechurchtwincities.org/give Irene's legacy of faith, love, and devotion will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. She is now at peace in the presence of her Savior, whom she served faithfully throughout her life.

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Irene Margarete Schackman

July 20, 1932 - December 20, 2024

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