Sally Degen Bromley

Sally Degen Bromley, 78, died at her home in Alexandria, Minnesota on Saturday, October 17, 2015. She was born to Dr. Lloyd and Estelle (Lundquist) Degen on April 13, 1937. She was the salutatorian graduate of Fairmont High School, class of 1955, where she was active as the editor of the school paper, as a French horn player in band and orchestra, and active in Thespians and in Job’s Daughters. After graduating cum laude from Macalester College in 1959, she was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Bromley, also of Fairmont, at the First Congregational Church on June 20, 1959. Sally taught elementary education in Crookston, Minnesota, before moving to Rockford, Illinois in 1962, where she taught, served as elementary school librarian, and did private tutoring. She was a realtor and an apartment owner-manager and was active in Scouting, PTA, and other community volunteer services. Sally earned her Master of Arts from Rockford College in 1972 and completed the Stephen’s Ministry program at Westminster Presbyterian Church, both of Rockford, Illinois. Sally and Dick retired in 2000 and moved to Alexandria, Minnesota. They very much enjoyed their retirement and especially hosting friends and families at their house on Lake Latoka. Sally also enjoyed fishing, gardening, sewing, quilting, Reader’s Theater, PEO, and bridge. She is survived by her husband, Richard of Alexandria; and their three children, Karen Bromley with grandchildren, Maddie and Andy Horvat of Wadsworth, Illinois; their son, Kent, and Karen (Pickard) Bromley with grandchildren Katherine and Sam Bromley of Oak Park, Illinois; and son Matt Bromley and Concetta Palmieri of Centennial, Colorado; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Awaiting her in heaven are her parents, Lloyd and Estelle Degen of Fairmont, and her sister, Betsy Kirk of Estes Park, Colorado. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life service, which will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015, starting at two PM at Anderson Funeral Home, Alexandria, MN. A visitation will take place from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday, October 23, 2015, at the Anderson Funeral Home and also one hour prior the day of the service. There will be a reception to follow at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either the Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation or the American Diabetes Association. Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation 17 North State Street, Suite 1550 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 726-7766 www.rolfefoundation.org American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 (800) DIABTES (800) 342-2383 www.diabetes.org

Sally Degen Bromley

April 13, 1937 - October 17, 2015