"Extending my sympathy to Lucille's family from another former neighbor and Dist. 89 pupil. Many memories from years back. Good neighbors. "
In loving memory of
Lucille C. Roesner
February 15, 1917 - January 30, 2013
Lucille C. Roesner was born on February 15, 1917, in Delafield Township, Jackson County, Minnesota to the late Albert August and Charlotte (Kuhnau) Rossow. She was baptized at an early age and later confirmed. Lucille received her education in rural District 66.
On January 1, 1939, Lucille was united in marriage to Howard "Dick" Roesner at the Delafield parsonage. They then farmed in Belmont Township of Jackson County during their working years. Also, during this time, Lucille worked at the Sogge Good Samaritan Society-Sogge Memorial in Windom as a therapist until retiring in 1980 after twenty years of devoted work. In 1986, Dick and Lucille moved to Windom and on April 5, 1988, Dick passed away. After his death, Lucille continued to live in Windom.
In January of 2012, Lucille became a resident of the Good Samaritan Society-Sogge Memorial in Windom where she passed away peacefully on January 30, 2013, at the age of 95 year.
Lucille was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Windom. She will be remembered for her love of crocheting, her flower gardens, spending time in northern Minnesota, traveling in their motor home after retiring, fishing and time spent with family.
Lucille is survived by her four children, Roland Roesner and his wife, Joanne, of Windom; Arlen Roesner and his wife, Jan of Willmar; Diane Mathison and her husband, Ronald, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Carmyn Christopherson and her husband, HP "Bud", of Prior Lake; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Marietta Fink of Windom; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Howard "Dick" Roesner; two sons, Lyle and Darvin Roesner; three brothers, Alvin, Clarence and Harold; and three sisters, Dorothy, Anita and Myrtle.
Blessed be the memory of Lucille C. Roesner.
Tributes
"Dick and Lucille were our neighbors across the hills and pasture along the river. I remember our families getting together for birthdays, and New Years Eve, when we would have oyster stew. The adults played a lot of cards, Hearts. I remember one time I even got to play with them. I remember picking strawberries in Lucilles big strawberry patch. I remember being at Lucilles house the night the Beatles were on TV for the first time. The Roesners were good neighbors! I played a lot of dolls with Carmen and Diane sewed doll clothes for me! My sympathy to the family in the loss of your Mom."
"Although i haven't seen Lucille in awhile i will always remember her stopping and asking me how Jackie was doing (Jackie was my dad) She was the only one i knew that called him that. My grandma (Jessie Rossow) just passed away a week ago..and now i know Lucille and Grandma are back to sharing family stories! God Bless all of you and your in my prayers! "
"I had not seen Dick & Lucille for many years but I do remember all the fun times that were had. As mentioned family gatherings where Lucille brought many goodies and Fox Lake for Alvin & Roberta anniversary. Boy could Dick & Lucille dance and have a good time. Good times will be remembered. Jackie (bauer) cochran"
"I don't have a clear 'first' memory of Grandma, she just always WAS. I spent every weekend on the farm from birth until I was just entering my teens. So many beautiful memories...the way her bathroom smelled of 'Prell' shampoo, how she "worshed" and "anaways", the homemade Easter shawl and baskets, and being woke up early Christmas and Easter mornings to her playing the organ and heading off to church. Love you Grandma!"
"Dick and Lucille were wonderful neighbors and I especially remember Lucille's part in old District 89 school. How she brought food and helped in so many ways at the school activities and picnics. Blessed be her memory. Truman Larson"
"Lucille was a sweetheart and always treated me with love. I will miss her smiling face, and her interesting stories and insight. She was wise beyond her years. Although I am sad for her family, I am happy for Lucille to be in a place where she desired and deserved to be."
"There are so many good memories with Mom - the farm and her gardens; making preserves and canning; dances at Fox Lake with Mom, Dad and their friends; family gatherings with aunts, uncles, cousins (remember cold cut sandwiches with home made dill pickles); her excitement about moving into town and the "first' house that was really hers since Dad already lived on the farm when they got married; going with her to Hardee's for coffee and to play bingo; the best was visiting with her and talking about all the things she remembered about growing up, playing with her siblings, stories about things that happened to her and her siblings when they were little, listening to her talk about us kids and all the things we did when we were little, listening to her talk about the things she remembered about my children and things they said or did and how proud she was of all her grandchildren. So many good memories of a wonderful mother. I will miss her."
"Grandma Lucy was a wonderful Grandma. We were able to spend a good deal of time with her and enjoyed being on the farm with my cousins and my grandparents, aunts and uncles. My favorite and best memories of my childhood involve her. The canning/ baking/ holidays. The Easter egg hunts, the card games, and her kitchen. Playing the organ, reading her bible, fishing and of course, seeing her grandchildren and their children. She loved holding the babies and we loved her for it. We will miss you Grandma Lucy. "
"Lucille was a neat lady and I enjoyed working with her. You have my sympathy. "