"After my Mother, Celine Krueger Chase passed away at the age of 98 in March, 2010, I journeyed to Minnesota to visit Rowena, the cousin she kept in touch with monthly for years. I met Rowena a few years back when Mom and I took a car trip back to Minnesota. She helped to identify pictures of people even Mom had trouble identifying including a picture she didn't have of her mother at a young age that I left with her. We had so much fun talking about family history and visiting the old farm sites and even cemetaries. We took short day trips and had dinner out. Rowena had a great memory and we had a great visit. I'm glad I had a chance to get to know Rowena as she was a great lady."
In loving memory of
Rowena M. Guderian
October 21, 1912 - February 16, 2012
Rowena M. Guderian, 99, of Eyota, entered into rest at Seasons Hospice on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Born October 21, 1912, both her parents, brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew preceded her in death. She is survived by a niece, Mrs. Connie Phillips and her nephew's wife, Sandra Guderian; also, great nieces, Mrs. Kim (Tom) Gallogly, Mrs. Pam (David) Van Winkle, Mrs. Kay (Phil) Evers, Ms. Dana Guderian, Mrs. Dawn (Judd) Wolfe, Mrs. Robin (Dean) Bruckschen, Mrs. Krystal (Frank) Kincell, and great nephew, Kevin (Lissa) Schneider.
She graduated from Winona General Hospital as a registered nurse in 1933. After several years of general duty, private duty and office nursing, she attended the University of Minnesota's medical school of Anesthesia, graduating in 1943. During her anesthesia career, she was at Owatonna City Hospital, St. Paul Midway and Riverview Hospitals.
She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Eyota.
After retirement in October 1977, she volunteered at United Hospital, Red Cross, church, School District 197 and the Senior Citizens Organization.
She enjoyed fishing, sewing, needle point, knitting and reading. She traveled extensively; Australia was her favorite country.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Monday, February 20 at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service in St. Charles with the Reverend Mark Woodward officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Dover. Visitation will be 10 a.m., until the time of the service.
Please share a memory of Rowena and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com
Tributes
"Mrs. Guderian was one of my favorite patients. It was such a joy caring for her. We had many enlightening conversations. She was so thankful and appreciative for small things. When ever you left her room, if several times a shift, she would always say "Thank you.""
"To the family of Rowena M. Guderian my heartfelt condolences for your loss, and during this time of grief, may God the hearer of prayer help you to endure this trying time and grant you peace as spoken of at Psalm 65:2"
"I remember growing up, Rowena would come to our home as will as my grandparents (Kisro's) home for some Holidays. We would play cards. It did not matter what game we would play, just that we played cards. Last spring we had coffee with Rowena at my sister's home. I had not seen her for many years, we all had a nice visit. May you rest in peace Jan Kisro Ahern"
"Rowena was a member of our church for many years. She was loved by so many people! I loved her for her sense of humor, the twinkle in her eye, her willingness to help, her smile, her storytelling, her laughter, her hugs, her feisty attitude...and a million other reasons. She was a dear friend...and when my mother died, she told me stories about my mom that made me smile. Rest in peace, dear Rowena. "
"I had the pleasure of being Rowena's roommate at Golden Living in July where I was a resident for 10 days for physical therapy.She was a joy! We shared many good laughs together. She was ready to rest in peace."