Emma Rogotzke

Emma Viola Rogotzke was born October 3, 1917 to George and Anna (Hagen) Grieger in Echo, MN. After her schooling she worked at the Mint Caf in Redwood Falls. The caf is where she met her soon to be husband, August Rogotzke. The couple was married June 1, 1937. August and Emma farmed near Sanborn for many years. From 1965 to 1991, Emma worked at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting - making many quilts for missions, cooking, doing puzzles, and fishing. Emma was known for her sense of humor. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Springfield. Emma died on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield, MN She is survived by her children - Jeanette (Willis) Meyer of Lamberton, Beverly Sheets of Bismarck, ND, Arnold (Barbara) Rogotzke of Sanborn, Cleo Graff of Albertville, MN, Linda Jessen of Eden Prairie, MN; 24 grandchildren; 59 great grandchildren; 13 great great grandchildren; half-brother George Grieger of St. Louis Park, MN; and step brother Wally Conrad of Pine River, MN. Emma was preceded in death by her parents; husband August; son Augie; a great grandchild; and her brothers and sisters. Visitation 1 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel 407 N. Jackson Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Visitation 2 9:30 am - 10:30 am Thursday, December 8, 2016 St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN 303 North Cass Ave. Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Service Information 10:30 am Thursday, December 8, 2016 St. Paul Lutheran Church, Springfield, MN 303 North Cass Ave. Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Interment Information Springfield City Cemetery Co. Rd 24 Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087