Obituary of Tamara Lynn Mechels

Age 45 of Vadnais Heights, MN Passed away January 1, 2017 Born June 7, 1971 to Dale and Gloria (Swedal) Mechels. Preceded in death by Grandparents Edward and Ruth Mechels, Elmer Swedal; Aunts Bernadette, Marge and Irma Mechels; Uncles Doug and David Mechels. Survived by Parents Dale and Gloria Mechels; Sister Brenda (Trever) Williams; Brother Alan Mechels, (Jenny Erickson, Nieces Eddie Erickson, Josey and Maggie Mechels, Grandmother Hazel Swedal and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She attended North Branch schools graduating in 1989. During school Tammy participated in Business Professionals of America, Yearbook staff and played in the band. Tammy went on to Pine Technical College for Business and Marketing and was employed by PAMIDA. She worked for them many years moving to Redwood Falls MN, Princeton MN, Huron SD, Neilsville WI, Abbotsford WI, New Richmond WI, Spooner WI, before moving back to Minnesota and working for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Tammy loved being back in Minnesota, she never claimed Wisconsin as home. She loved being able to spend more time with family especially having week-ends and holidays off. Tammy loved to travel, going to plays and concerts, Twins games, photography and mostly spending time with friends and family. All services: First Lutheran Church in Harris, MN. Visitations January 13th from 5-7 PM and one hour prior to the 11:00 AM service January 14, 2017.