Sophie Fiebelkorn

Sophie Fiebelkorn passed away at her home in Wenatchee on November 13, 2024 at the age of 93 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 13, 1931, the tenth of twelve siblings, to Olda Marie and Andrew Anderson in Butler, South Dakota. Sophie grew up on a farm near Watertown, SD, with her large family and a deep Norwegian Lutheran faith. She was set up with Marvin Fiebelkorn by a mutual friend and they married on October 29, 1950. In 1952, they moved to Wenatchee for Marvin’s job. They would go on to enjoy a 41 year marriage. Sophie and Marvin had four children in quick succession. Marvin got a new job at Alcoa and they began looking for a bigger house for their family. When Sophie walked into the historic home on Delaware Street in Wenatchee, she “just knew” that was the one. Little did she know that four generations of extended family and friends would gather there for the next 56 years. In her career, Sophie held several jobs including dental assistant and parapro at the old Lewis and Clark School. She was notorious on the playground for keeping students in line, and even decades later, her students remembered her. After a short retirement, she returned to playground duty at John Newbery Elementary School. A global pandemic finally forced her retirement at the age of 88. Sophie was active at Grace Lutheran Church in Wenatchee and sang in the choir. As a soprano in Appleaire’s for decades, she wore her sequins with gusto. Well into her 70s she could be found biking the Loop trail and enjoyed gardening and sewing. She was well-versed in making all kinds of Norwegian desserts and her Party Mix (known to everyone besides her as Christmas Crack) remains infamous. Most of all, she was the matriarch of a large family whom she loved fiercely and who loved her in return. Sophie was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin, and son, Jeff. She is survived by her daughters JuLee and Tami (Mark), son Mike (Robyn), grandchildren Heidi, Paul (Michelle), Kasey, Rachel (Alex) and eight great-grandchildren. A service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, on a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Wenatchee Valley Appleaires or Grace Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

Sophie Fiebelkorn

September 13, 1931 - November 13, 2024