Cheryl May Uffelman

Cheryl May (Oas) Uffelman, 53 of La Crescent, MN, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 surrounded by family after a courageous 2-year battle with colon cancer.

Cheryl was born December 22, 1966 in Hayward, WI to David and Marcia (Buckley) Oas. She was raised in Menomonie, WI and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1985. She received her B.S. Degree in Nursing from Winona State University; and later a Master’s degree in Nursing Leadership from Viterbo University – La Crosse

Cheryl spent her entire 25-year nursing career at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. She had a wide range of roles, including Registered Nurse Medical /Pulmonary/Neuro unit, Registered Nurse Orthopedic/Neuro Unit, Risk Management Consultant, Director of Patient Safety, and Clinical Manager of Internal Medicine. Nursing was a perfect fit for her kind heart. She had a unique way of connecting with others.

Cheryl married her husband Brandon in August 1992 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie and they started their family in La Crescent, MN.

Cheryl enjoyed playing and watching sports. She treasured nothing more than spending time with her family. She was a devoted sister, always supporting Jeff in his endeavors. She cherished her nieces and nephews and showered them with love and guidance. But without a doubt, the love for her boys was boundless and she was immensely proud of them. Photography, crafts, gardening and antique shopping brought her joy. Cheryl was an artist who shared her works of art and love with those around her.

Cheryl will be dearly missed by her husband of 27 years Brandon, sons Brady and Logan Uffelman of La Crescent MN; in-laws: Keith & Tina Uffelman of Green Bay; a brother Jeff (Toni) Oas of Menomonie; sister-in-law Wendy (Jim) Winn Grand Rapids, MI; brother-in-law Scott Skaleski of Green Bay; nieces Berklee (Chad) Tilleraas of Eau Claire, Carly and Natalie Winn; nephews David “D.J.” Oas, Jackson Winn and Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends. But we must not forget her handsome pig, Jeremy who she adored.

She was proceeded in death by her parents and sister-in-law Bridget {Uffelman) Skaleski.

Due to current restrictions on gatherings, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.   If desired memorials may be made in Cheryl’s name to the Gundersen Foundation, for the benefit of Hospice.