Lucille Ruth Tellett Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Tellett, Lucille Ruth (Scholl) A treasured family member and friend, Lucille (Lu) passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2022 after four months in home hospice. She was 100 years old. Lu was born in White, South Dakota on March 24, 1922, as the first child to John Frederick Scholl and Ida Gertrude (Brown) Scholl. Lu spoke fondly of playing on the farm with her younger brother John and cousin Jim Charles, and also remembered the impacts of the Great Depression. She graduated a year early from Hastings High School in 1939 and cared for her family while her mother recovered from cancer. In 1941, she started classes at the University of Minnesota, graduating from the new 5-year BSN program in the School of Nursing in 1946. Lu formed lifelong friendships during this program and spoke of this as one of the happiest times in her life. Lu became a nursing instructor at the U of MN and enjoyed training future nurses to be compassionate and competent in their profession. Lu fell in love with Dave (David Parker Tellett), a kind and gentle man. They were married on September 20, 1947 in Hastings, Minnesota, and were inseparable until Dave died in 2008. She and Dave raised three daughters in St. Louis Park. They joined Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in the 1950's and treasured the community they found there during their decades of membership and service. Lu loved to spend time in her vegetable garden and at the family farm in Wells, Minnesota. She was a voracious reader and enjoyed having conversations about everything, from the stock market to literature, science to current events with friends and family. She also loved to learn new skills, including tailoring, millinery, and upholstering, to name but a few. Lu was unconditionally loving and a great listener. She was known for her stories filled with sparkling details that could transport you through time. She was an active member of the American Association of University Women and the St Louis Park Women's Club. She is survived by her daughters Nancy Tellett-Royce (Jeff Royce), Carol Tellett (partner Mike London), Anne Tellett (Linda Estel), cousin Jim Charles, grandchildren David Royce (Andrea Struss Royce), Michael Royce, Ben Powers (Vanessa M.H. Powers), Laura Powers (Bobby Alter), great-grandchildren Rowan, Parker and Lucy Royce, and two nieces and a nephew. The family is grateful for the loving care provided by Park Nicollet Hospice staff, by Eunice A., and staff from Visiting Angels, especially Lise, Kelli, Kalina, Nitesha and Sarah. A memorial service will be held at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Avenue at Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, MN on August 17th at 2:00 p.m. Memorials are preferred to HAUMC Community Meals, HAUMC Foundation or the donor's choice.

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Lucille Ruth Tellett

March 24, 1922 - July 22, 2022

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Lucille Ruth Tellett

March 24, 1922 - July 22, 2022

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