Shari Pflibsen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Shari Pflibsen, age 82 of Humboldt, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Humboldt Community Hospital in Humboldt. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Faith United Methodist Church with Pastor Jon Disburg officiating. Burial will be at Union Cemetery in Humboldt. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Faith United Methodist Church in Humboldt. Shari Rae Pflibsen was born in Humboldt, Iowa to William and Monna (Yocum) Greene on June 10, 1937. She graduated from Milford High School in 1955. After graduating high school, Shari was employed by the Telephone Company in Humboldt for five years. On December 27, 1957, Shari was united in marriage to Vernen Pflibsen in Humboldt, Iowa. Shari worked as a switchboard receptionist at the Humboldt Hospital for 29 years until her retirement in 1999. She was a faithful member at Faith United Methodist Church where she was part of the Charisma circle, United Methodist Women and participated in weekly Bible Studies. Shari loved to play cards; especially with her card club ladies and Music Boosters 500 club. She was very proud of her family and loved when everyone was together to celebrate holidays and birthdays. Family picnics were a favorite of hers. Shari enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s activities and was a BIG Hawkeye Fan! Shari is survived by her children, Brenda Smith (Michael) of Urbandale, Garth Pflibsen (Sharon) of Dakota City and Brian Pflibsen (Tanya) of Humboldt; five grandchildren, Jessica Ubben of Dakota City, Amber (Danny) Oline of West Branch, Heather Smith of West Des Moines, Alyssa Pflibsen of Ames and Tyler Pflibsen of Humboldt; three great grandsons, Griffin Ubben, Deegan Ubben, and Grayson Oline; brother, Duane Greene (Cindy) of Dayton; sister, Zola (Jim) Triplett of Sand Springs, OK and numerous other nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Monna Greene; husband, Vernen Pflibsen; siblings, Garth E. Greene and Nadene Blanchard and grandson, Lucas Pflibsen.

Shari Pflibsen

June 10, 1937 - September 6, 2019