Paulette Lynn Quenzer

Paulette Lynn Quenzer, age 75 of Rosemount, MN, passed away on February 3, 2026.

She was born in Eureka, SD and lived in Herreid, SD, then moved to Pierre, SD, at age 9. She graduated from T. F. Riggs High School in 1968. Paulette then studied accounting at Nettleton Commercial College in Sioux Falls, SD, and graduated in February of 1970. After college she worked at a bank in Pierre until 1977. Paulette then moved to Minnesota where she remained until her passing.

Preceded in death by her parents, Wallace & Ardena; brothers, Mark, Dean, Kim, and Kevin; sisters, Karen and Karla; and stepmother, Arlene.

Survived by her sister, Barb McDonald; niece, Jennifer McDonald; nephew, Phillip McDonald; sisters, June (Kaden) Pownall and Lori McQuistion; other nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins, and friends, including two very special friends, Karen and Carol.

Paulette spent most of her career in finance and banking. She worked at Kohl’s in Apple Valley, MN for 10 years before her retirement in 2018.

Her pride and joy were her niece and nephew, Jennifer and Phillip, and she helped raise them since they were small children. Paulette will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Hosanna Church, 14401 Biscayne Ave, Rosemount, MN with a visitation at 10:00 AM. Interment will take place at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 22, 2026 at Riverside Cemetery in Pierre, SD. If you are unable to attend the service for Paulette, you can watch the livestream at this link: https://m.youtube.com/live/tSG-By06vto?feature=share.

Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Arrangements by Starkson Family ~ Anderson Chapel of Apple Valley.