Rose Anne Kroeger

Rose Anne Kroeger, age 93, passed to eternal life on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Crystal Seasons in Lake Crystal. Burial will be at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.

Rose was born June 24, 1925 to Albert and Minnie Biermann in Glencoe, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Martin Kroeger in 1945 in Long Beach, California, as Martin was in the Navy. They resided at 917 Lake Street, North Mankato, and had a cabin at Lake Washington for many years. They prided themselves on beautiful yards, home, and family. Rose helped operate Kroeger Plastering Company. She was a very caring mother and grandmother and spent many hours helping where needed. Rose and Marty were very active members of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, often doing maintenance work, serving for funerals, weddings, and celebrations, and singing in the choir.

Rose is survived by her daughter, Roselyn (Rod) Skillman of Scottsdale, AZ; nine grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin; and sons, David and Douglas.

A funeral and celebration of life will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mankato at 10:30 a.m., June 29, 2019. A light lunch will be served after the service.