Elizabeth Ann Krebs

Elizabeth "Lib" A. Krebs Lib, age 89, of Shoreview, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 22nd, 2024. Lib was born in Chicago, IL on February 2nd, 1935. She had an older brother and a younger sister. Her dad was from Scotland and was a rug cleaner in downtown Chicago. Her mom was born in Sweden, came to the United States at 4 months old and she was a homemaker. Lib helped her mom can vegetables and fruits that the family grew in a large garden. She loved going to the library, riding her bike around the neighborhood, and visiting her two aunts that lived nearby. After high school, Lib wanted to be a nurse but had to be 18 to start the course, so attended one year at Wheaton College. She then entered nursing school at what is now Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Lib loved nursing and worked at the Hines VA Hospital in Illinois. She was assigned to the paraplegic and quadriplegic ward, which also served medications to blind veterans. She fell in love with one of her paralyzed patients who had a house in Roseville, MN, which was built for wheelchair living. They got married, which is what brought her to Minnesota. They adopted a son and daughter. After 8 years of marriage, Lib's husband died of a massive stroke, leaving her with two small children, ages 3 and 5. Lib was a widow for 2 years. She met Ron, who was a widower, who also had a son and daughter. After getting married, they had a daughter together. Lib taught piano in the home for 10 years and was a wonderful homemaker and seamstress. Ron had a large garden so Lib would freeze and can a lot of fruit and vegetables. Lib loved people! She took great interest in what everyone was doing, wanting to learn as much as she could about every topic. She was an avid reader and loved to read out loud. She read a book on KTIS radio, which was broadcast on the air, in half hour segments. She was a wonderful listener to her family and friends, encouraging others and often prayed for those around her. Lib and Ron bought a cabin in Park Rapids, MN, which they had for 37 years. The family loved going there every summer. Lib has been a part of the church body her entire life; attending services, youth group, choir, greeter, women's Bible Studies and Sunday School. She sought to saturate her life with Biblical teaching and preaching as well as a personal study of Scripture. She was also President of and a speaker for Christian Women's Club and was on the Board for Evelyn Christenson. We have the hope and assurance that Lib is in heaven now. She believed that Jesus died for her sins, and she was utterly devoted to Christ, loving Him with her heart, soul and mind and she lived every day to be more like Him. We can't wait to see her again! Preceded in death by husband, Ronald E; daughter, Kathleen Burgess; brother, Paul Wilson Jr. Survived by children, Randy (Leslee), Bill Sr. (Jody), Barb (Mark) Samuelson and Ruth (John) Canon; grandchildren, Zach Krebs, Nicole (Dan) Strohkirch, Sammi Krebs, Bill Jr. Krebs, Chantel Krebs, David Burgess, Mark Burgess, Marcus Samuelson and Karla Samuelson; great-grandchildren, Danni Rose Ricci, Lilah Strohkirch and Sofia Kozar; sister, Barb (Dale) Benson. Funeral service Friday, July 12th at 11:00 AM (visitation 9:30-11 AM) at CALVARY CHURCH; 2120 Lexington Ave. N., Roseville, MN. Interment Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Union Gospel Mission. Funeral service Friday, July 12th at 11:00AM (visitation 9:30AM-11:00AM) at CALVARY CHURCH; 2120 Lexington Ave. N., Roseville, MN. Interment Roselawn Cemetery.

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Elizabeth Ann Krebs

February 2, 1935 - June 22, 2024

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Elizabeth Ann Krebs

February 2, 1935 - June 22, 2024

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