Shari Lynn (Dahl) Oldenburg, 49 years of age, of Rochester passed away peacefully at St. Marys Hospital surrounded by family and friends following a courageous battle with a rare form of cancer on Thursday, July 12, 2012.

Shari Lynn Dahl was born on September 15, 1962 in Oklahoma City, OK to Orvis and Phyllis (Wobschall) Dahl. Soon thereafter, she moved with her family to Rochester, where she resided.  A graduate of Mayo High School, Shari later received a degree in accounting from Winona State University.  Shari went on to work for more than 30 years at Mayo Clinic Rochester, a job that she thoroughly enjoyed.  She touched countless lives during her career and made many wonderful friendships.

Shari's love for teddy bears earned her the heartfelt nickname "Share-Bear" and her smile would light up any room. Always ready for good music, Shari also found joy in times spent with family and friends. She treasured holidays, birthdays, and all the small moments in-between.

Above everything, Shari was a devoted mother to her two beautiful children, Danae and Michael Oldenburg. Her love for them gave her the inspiring courage with which she met every day.

Shari is survived by her parents Orvis and Phyllis Dahl of Rochester, siblings Michelle (David) Blanchard of Rochester, Stacy (Tim) Danks of St. Clair, MN, Joseph Dahl (Jolene) of Rochester, five nieces, four nephews, one great niece, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Shari is preceded in death by her son, Colton Oldenburg, two uncles, and her paternal and maternal grandparents.

A memorial service for Shari is planned for 2:00PM on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. James Heining Officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm (with a time of sharing at 6:00pm) on Monday, July 16, 2012 at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the church.

In support of Shari's children, memorials are preferred written to the estate of Shari Oldenburg.

Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements, and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com