In loving memory

Natalie Sue Teegerstrom Schlegelmilch

October 28, 1978 – February 21, 2014

Lived 35 years

Pleasant Hill Cemetary · Benedict, Nebraska

Welcome to the memorial website dedicated to the loving memory of Natalie. To access this heartfelt tribute, you've embarked on a unique journey by scanning a QR code—perhaps you stumbled upon one of the stickers bearing #TeamNat and #LIttleVictories and a poignant symbol that holds significance to her life and the shared memories we hold dear. In a world filled with digital connections, we've embraced the opportunity to create a space where the echoes of Natalie's spirit can resonate. As you navigate this virtual memorial, you're not just a visitor; you're a participant in the collective celebration of a life that touched ours profoundly. We encourage you to leave a tribute of where you found this sticker or where you placed this sticker. As you explore and leave your tributes, know that you are helping preserve the legacy of a dearly missed daughter, mother, sister and friend. We encourage you to take a moment to share your stories, memories, and messages of love.

Life story

Natalie Sue was born on October 28, 1978 to Pete (Quintin) and Sandi (Krumbach) Teegerstrom and big sister Toe (Celeste). As per instructions from Doctor Brouillette, she arrived five minutes after the Nebraska-Oklahoma State football game. She was baptized at the Salem Lutheran Church in Stromsburg, Nebraska. Natalie became the middle child upon arrival of little sister Ashley. Remarkably, she did not talk until she was three, and after that, she never stopped.

She attended Willard Elementary school, York Middle and High School where she played legion softball, was active in 4H, and was a cheerleader. Throughout high school and college, Natalie worked at Amigos where she developed a lasting love for the crisp meat burrito and cheesy pinto. Natalie first attended Northeast Community College in Norfolk and later transferred to Southeast Community College in Lincoln and earned a degree as a Medical Assistant. Natalie worked at York Medical Clinic for over nine years where she enjoyed being surrounded by and caring for others. In 2009, Natalie became the office manager at Agri-Products. She was an integral part of the business and would remark with pride that her job was to keep the guys in line.

In 1996, Natalie started dating Corey Schlegelmilch, and her passion for dirt bikes and heavy metal music began. On September 16, 2000 Natalie and Corey were united in marriage at the First Lutheran Church in York. They made their home on an acreage southwest of Benedict.

Dietrich John arrived on June 12, 2008 and being a mother became her life’s greatest joy. Natalie and Dietrich shared a fondness for chatting, shopping and Lego’s.

In May 2011, Natalie was diagnosed with a exosketal myxoid chondrasarcoma, which is a type of sarcoma that ended up as a mass in her leg and was successfully removed through surgical intervention. She turned her diagnosis into a positive by raising awareness for sarcoma and cancer research. She was involved in Relay for Life, Cancer Plus support group and was a solid source of support for many fighting a similar battle.

Natalie had many clean check-ups in the following two years, until June 2013 when they found a spot in her lung where the original cancer had metastasized. In July, Natalie had this spot successfully removed through surgical intervention as well. In the past few months, Natalie has received some new diagnoses regarding her cancer, including some new spots in her spine and pelvis that have been causing her a great deal of discomfort. Recently, there has been a concern that she has a new mass in one of her kidneys. On Wed 11/13/13, Natalie had a rapid onset of new neurological symptoms, and was flown by helicopter to UMNC for further care. The doctors found a large tumor in Natalie's brain that is causing these new symptoms. She is currently undergoing surgery to have the tumor removed. The concern is that the tumor in her brain may be related to a completely different type of cancer, other than her original sarcoma.

On November 14th 2013 Natalie had a successful surgery this morning. Dr. Aizenberg, the neurosurgeon, was able to remove the tumor.

On December 6th 2013 After 24 days at UNMC Natalie was transferred to Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln where she was to being the long process of learning how to do most things all over again. Except for talking, we all know she had that mastered already!

On December 18th 2013 Natalie was transferred back to UNMC. She had been experiencing some abdominal pain and they took her first from Madonna to Bryan LGH East to check her out. There they did scans and made the decision to start chemo.

On December 21st 2013 After experiencing significant side effects to chemo and careful monitoring it was determined that the benefits of the therapy were not outweighing the costs to her system. On Friday evening, Natalie was transported home to York General Hospital where she will remain under the care of hospice.

On February 21st 2014 The world lost a beautiful spirit as we said goodbye to our beloved Natalie. Natalie touched the lives of many in her time on earth., She will continue to do so from above. We can all strive to be more like Natalie or as we like to say “get our Nat on”.

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Family milestones in gold, history for context

1978

Born October 28

1981

Natalie was 3 when MTV began broadcasting

1989

Natalie was 11 when the Berlin Wall fell

1994

Natalie was 16 when "Friends" premiered

1995

Natalie was 17 when "Toy Story" became the first fully computer-animated film

2001

Natalie was 23 when Apple introduced the iPod

2014

Passed away February 21, age 35

Tributes and memories

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Natalie Teegerstrom-Schlegelmilch 27w

March 29th 2026

Amanda took Nat to Winter Park Colorado

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Barbados

One last beautiful island this trip! She would have loved it here!!

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Dominica November 12th 2025

Left her with a great seat by the ocean and beautiful black sand!

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St Croix November 11th 2025

Another beautiful Island! found a bar with license plates from all around the world on it so of course we had to put her on a Nebraska one!

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St. Marteen November 10th 2025

Visited this beautiful island and ended up at the "Blue Bitch Bar" something she would have loved, so of course we left her there!

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St. Thomas November 9th 2025

Visited the beautiful island of St. Thomas! Left her on a open taxi so she could ride all over!

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November 11th & 13th 2025

Celeste went on a cruise and left Natalie in Puerto Rico before she left and when she came back.

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Antigua

In September of 2024 Celeste travelled to Antigua. Natalie was left in a phone booth on top of the hill at the Pineapple beach club and in another phone booth at the historic Nelson's Dockyard.

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Vegas 2024

In April of 2024 Celeste and Ashley traveled to Las Vegas, something the three of us sisters talked many times about doing but never did. We went to see Garth Brooks, who was the first concert for all of us and who Celeste and Ashley see whenever they can. This is the 5th time they have seen him in concert together. We went to the bar I love Sugar to have a Cotton Candy Martini which is something Natalie would have loved to have had, we left her on a tub of cotton candy in the store. As you can see the pennies were a plenty for this trip!

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Negril Jamica

September 2025 Natalie went with Celeste to Jamaica again and was left at Margaritaville in Negril Jamaica!

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Hawaii December 2023

Natalie travelled with Ashely and Jesse to Hawaii and was left at Kauai Island Brewing. The world’s westernmost brewery!

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Dallas Fort Worth Airport May 2024

In May of 2024 Celeste and Ashley traveled to Ohio for Paige's College graduation, on their flight home they had a layover at the DFW airport, where flat Nat got to go the Natalie Candy store, and of course was left on one of her favorites, a bag of big-league chew bubble gum!

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New York January 2024

Natalie went along with cousin Bridget to New York!

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Abbey Road London England

Natalie went along with her cousin Bridget to London and got to go to Abbey Road in January of 2025

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Happy 46th Birthday in Heaven

Celeste, Ashley & Jesse ate at Amigo's in your memory and of course left you there!

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Chicago 2025

In September of 2025 Natalie Traveled to Chicago with her cousins Dallas, Denise, Clint and Amanda to Chicago.

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Cruising in 2024

Natalie went on a Mexican Cruise with her Niece Kaleigh in February of 2024, on the way to the cruise port she was left at a brewery in Gainesville, TX, on the cruise ship and at a tiki bar in Cozumel!

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Celeste Homan 55w

Jamica 2024

Celeste decided to catch flights not feelings on the 10th anniversary of Natalie going to heaven and went on her first solo trip! She went to Montego Bay Jamaica! Natalie was left on the beach under an umbrella, At the Tiki bar in the airport and on a bag of skittles (one of her favorites) in the airport!

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Tampa Florida NCAA Volleyball Finals

December 2023 Natalie Traveled to Tampa Florida with her parents to Tampa Florida for the NCAA Volleyball finals. She was left at a candy store in the Minneapolis airport, at the Volleyball game, and at a random place where they found a penny on the ground.