Selma Fern Reb, 95, of Owatonna, died Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Timberdale Trace.

Selma was born October 10, 1930, in Janesville, the daughter of Walter and Augusta (Volkmann) Berndt. She graduated from high school in Janesville. Selma was united in marriage to Paul E. Reb on November 10, 1948, at Waldorf Lutheran Church.

Selma was employed for 28 years with Northwestern Bell in Waseca and later Owatonna as a telephone operator. She left Northwestern and assisted her son, Philip with his upholstery business for another 25 years. Selma was a faithful member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Owatonna, and later joined Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church. She enjoyed singing in the church choir, flowers, gardening, and sewing.

Selma is survived by her three children, Roger (Kathy) Reb of Owatonna, Gary Reb of Faribault, and Jeanette Reb of Decorah, IA; six grandchildren: Wendy, Daniel, Joshua, Troy, Aaron, and Jennifer; 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Whittlef of Burnsville; brother, William (Luann) Berndt of Jackson; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Paul in 2015; son, Philip in 2016; brother, Kennett Berndt; and sisters, Dorothy Stoeckel, Mabel Dobberstein, and Margaret Dobberstein.

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Owatonna, with Pastor Nate Palmer officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Owatonna Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be given to Cornerstone Ev. Free Church or to an organization of the donor's choice.