Michele “Shelly” Reichstadt-McConnell, 39, of Spring Valley, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, at her home surrounded by her family after an eight-year journey with sarcoma.

Shelly was a twin born in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Wesley and Kathy (Ruud) Reichstadt. Shelly married the love of her life, Scott McConnell, and together they operated their 50-year family business, McConnell Electric in Spring Valley, Minnesota. She also worked for the Fillmore Place in Preston, Minnesota, and IBM in Rochester, Minnesota. Shelly had a love of being outdoors, camping and fishing with friends and family. She shared her love by cooking and baking, especially for holidays and special occasions. Shelly has left family and friends with so many precious memories that will always be cherished. Her kind, generous heart and soul will continue to hold her friends and family tight.

Shelly is survived by her husband, Scott McConnell of Spring Valley, Minnesota; step-daughters: Shinead and Keisha; two grandsons; dog, Sparky; mother, Kathy (Billy) Foster of Spring Valley, Minnesota; twin sister, Missy (Scott) Sweeney of Spring Valley, Minnesota; brothers: Rodney (Fiona) Reichstadt, and Koby (Michelle) Reichstadt of Spring Valley, Minnesota; step-siblings: Eric (Brandi) Saylors, Marsha (Richard) Dedrick, Misty (Jeremy) Grimes, Jackie (Jim) Williams, and Tiffanie Maxon all of Missouri; grandmother, Jewell Ruud; in-laws, Harry (Rita) McConnell of Spring Valley, Minnesota; brother-in-law, Gus McConnell; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles: Wayne (Rita) Fenske, Tony (Marsha) Ptacek, Darlene Duffy, Jerry (Quan) Reichstadt, Roseann Reichstadt, and Joan (Melvin) Cordes; step-grandmother, Linnie Foster; and step-aunts and uncles: Ed (Vic) Foster, Jack (Anna) Foster, Dave (Linda) Overberk, and Willie (Vic) Murrello.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wesley; infant son, Tristan Scott; and grandparents: Rodney Ruud, and Roy and Amelia Reichstadt.

Funeral services for Michele “Shelly” Reichstadt-McConnell will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minnesota, with Pastor Dennis Timmerman officiating. Burial will take place in the Frankford Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Hindt Funeral Home of Spring Valley, Minnesota, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.