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Elsie Roiger

March 18, 1920 — October 25, 2014

Elsie Anna Roiger, age 94 of Springfield, died Saturday, October 25 at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield. She was born March 18, 1920 in Burnstown Township, Brown County to Otto and Martha(Sandmann) Krueger. She was baptized April 18, 1920 and Confirmed April 14, 1935 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Springfield. On July 30, 1945 Elsie was united in marriage to Henry Roiger in Springfield. They started farming together in Burnstown Township in 1953. Henry passed away in May of 1990 and Elsie continued to live on the farm for several years before moving into Springfield. In December of 201 1 she became a resident at St. John Lutheran Home. Over the years Elsie enjoyed caring for her laying hens, gardening, growing flowers, especially mums, quilting, playing cards, and serving lunch to her many visitors. Surviving Elsie is a sister Elizabeth Vanderwerf of Springfield plus many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Henry, a brother Ervin, and sisters Evelyn Wersal and Erna Hoecherl. Visitation 8:30 am - 10:30 am Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Chapel of the Good Shepherd, St. John Lutheran Home 201 S. County Road 5 Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Service Information 10:30 am Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Chapel of the Good Shepherd, St. John Lutheran Home 201 S. County Road 5 Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087

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