"I have been thinking about Petrea and my mother, Katie Butt Houston so very much this last week. Our mothers were the best of friends for many years even though they did not see each other often. I have fond memories of her parents when I was growing up on Pensacola. I know in my heart that Katie and Petrea are going to be happy together in a better place. My deepest condolences to all your family. Roberta"
In loving memory of
Petrea Cabaniss Roesler
September 19, 1917 - March 26, 2013
Petrea Cabaniss Roesler
Petrea Cabaniss Roesler, 95, of Rochester, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Charter House in Rochester.
She was the wife of Robert Chester Roesler.
Petrea Elizabeth Cabaniss was born September 19, 1917 in Atlanta, Georgia.She moved with her parents to Pensacola, FL in 1924 and was a member of the Class of 1935, Pensacola High School.
In 1939 she graduated cum laude from Florida State College of Women (now Florida State University) in Tallahassee, where she was awarded a BA degree, with majors in English and Journalism.She was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi and Mortar Board.From 1941 to 1943 she was a reporter at the Pensacola Journal.
She married Robert Chester Roesler of Rochester, Minnesota, a lieutenant in the US Navy, on November 14, 1942 in Pensacola.On his resignation from the US Navy after the conclusion of World War II, they moved to Rochester in 1946 where Mr. Roesler was associated with Mayo Clinic until his retirement in December 1983.
Mrs. Roesler was active as a volunteer in the Rochester Methodist Auxiliary and the Saint Marys Hospital Auxiliary for many years.She was also a former member of the Aldrich Memorial Nursery School Board and a longtime member of the Rochester League of Women Voters, and held a number of offices in that organization.
She was a member of St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Rochester.
Mrs. Roesler is survived by two children, Robert Cabaniss Roesler (Katherine) of Shelburne, Vermont and Sara Elizabeth Roesler Lesser (Mrs. Ronald Lesser) of Baltimore, Maryland; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.Her husband preceded her in death.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, April 7, 2013 in the Chapel at Charter House with the Rev. Rachael Hanson officiating.A reception will follow in Edwards Hall at Charter House.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Mayo Foundation, St. Lukes Episcopal Church, or Rochester Area Foundation.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN55901 (507)289-3600 www.ranfranzandvinefh.com