Tamara Fredrickson Schirber
St. Joseph
March 2, 1949-Oct. 23, 2024
Tamara Fredrickson Schirber, known as Tammy, died Oct. 23 peacefully and surrounded by love at home in St. Joseph.
An informal (seriously, don’t dress up) open house to celebrate her life will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Local Blend, 19 W. Minnesota St., St. Joseph. Stop in when convenient to enjoy food, beverages and reminiscence. There will be an opportunity at 7 p.m. for anyone to speak or express themselves through music if they wish.
Born March 2, 1949 in Cannon Falls, Schirber spent her early years building a resilience to survive in a world she saw as unjust and unfair for too many.
After attaining her master’s degree in psychology from St. Cloud State University, Schirber spent her professional life helping others while working at Anna Marie’s in St. Cloud and then as a chemical dependency counselor for Recovery Plus at Journey Home in Sauk Rapids. She used her personal experiences and long-term sobriety to help others know it is possible to survive. Her work touched the lives of many vulnerable children and women, offering support and guidance to those in need.
Survivors include the following: three adoring sons, Paul, Brian and Eric, who were the pride and joy of her life. She leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of radical acceptance, active empathy and unconditional love. Her spirit will live on in the hearts and actions of all who knew her – forever and for always.
She was preceded in death by many she will rejoice in seeing again – family both given and chosen.
Tributes preferred to Anna Maries’s Alliance, St. Cloud.
