Pearl Oeltjenbruns, age 94, of Claremont, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna. She was born on December 14, 1931, in Waverly, Iowa, the daughter of the late George and Laura (Bye) Henkle.

Pearl was united in marriage to William Oeltjenbruns on August 6, 1988, in Mantorville and moved onto his farm outside of Claremont. The couple would travel to Canterbury Down to race the horses they cared for on the farm. Pearl enjoyed time with William at the cabin in northern Minnesota, reading, watching movies, visiting casinos in Iowa and Minnesota, and feeding the barn cats.

She is survived by her children: Barth "Skip" (Connie) Ackerson, Terry (Brad) Krueger-Rekow, George (Virginia) Ackerson, and Jennelle Buhr; stepdaughter, Bonnie Schmoll; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and her supportive friends, Debbie and Marvin Spindler.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William; son, Wally; stepson, Brent Oeltjenbruns; stepson-in-law, Phillip Schmoll; brothers: Gene, Howard, Robert Sr., Jerry Sr., James, and infant, Paul; and sister, Darlyce Davidson.

Pearl's family and friends would like to thank St. Croix Hospice for their wonderful care.

A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Michaelson Funeral Home in Owatonna. A visitation will be held from 10 am until the time of service. Pearl will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery in Claremont following the luncheon at the funeral home.