Marion G. Teepell, 90, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin.

Marion was born on July 23, 1927, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Arnold and Anna (Nelson) Jochumsen. She was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church. She attended Oakland Grade School and graduated from Austin High School in 1945. Marion married Harry Teepell Jr. on June 4, 1950, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin. She was an active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

Marion was the mirror image of the person we all wish we could be; an example of the definition of unconditional love. She often spoke about how she believed nobody deserved less than anyone else. Due to this mindset, she was often noticeably sacrificing for others, not only for those she loved dearly, but also lending a helping hand to those she just met.

She was raised in a loving family consisting of 12 children. She often referred to her mom as a saint when reflecting on her memories. Marion followed in her mother’s footsteps being recognized as the Saint in her own family. Her parents would’ve been so proud to know this.

As a widow, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was one whom they all say, only kind words of encouragement and inspiration for all. Her laugh could light up a room and her hugs were so genuine they made you want more. As her family processes her loss, what pulls them through is how they want to honor her by living life with her spirit, as the mirror image of the person we all wish we could be, an example of the definition of unconditional love.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry Teepell in 1997; daughter, Kathy Wefel; six brothers; and three sisters.

Marion is beloved by her family including her son, Scott Teepell, Austin; grandchildren, Tashma Teepell, Tucson, Arizona, Tiffany Wefel, Lakeville, Minnesota, and Laira Teepell, Austin; great-grandchildren, Dominic Wefel and Ava Buneta; sisters, Francine James, Austin, and Erlys (Dick) Goslee, Byron, Minnesota; and nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with the Rev. Karen Behling officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be at the mortuary one hour before the service on Friday.

Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.