Service Information
Gertrude “Gert” E. Heuer, age 99, of Norwood Young America, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at GlenFields Living With Care in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 17, 2023, 11:00 A.M. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg, Minnesota, with interment following at the Emanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 17, 2023, from 10:00-11:00 A.M., 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Gertrude “Gert” Emma Heuer was born on July 15, 1923, on a farm in Benton Township to John and Gertrude (Kosek) Trocke. Gert was baptized in the Christian faith on August 19, 1923. She was confirmed on April 5, 1936, by Rev. Otto Rapp at the Snappsburg Church (Church of Peace) in Norwood, Minnesota. As a child, Gert helped her Pa with milking the cows and caring for the pigs. Gert attended a country school in Carver County. She graduated from Central High School as the Salutatorian of the class of 1941.
Gert met her future husband, Herbert “Herbie” Heuer, at a dance at the Pavilion in Young America. Gert and Herbie were united in marriage on September 28, 1945. They attended Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg, Minnesota where Gert was a faithful member for 77 years. Herbie and Gert worked together on the 160-acre Heuer dairy farm near Norwood. They were blessed with four children, Eugene, Roger, Dale, and Tammy. Gert and Herbie shared over 31 years of marriage, until Herbie’s death on February 8, 1977.
Gert had many interests and hobbies during her long life. She loved listening to polka music, attending dances, and sitting under the tent at Stiftungsfest. Gert played cards with relatives and card groups with her favorite game being Sheephead. As an avid reader, she always had a good book at hand. Gert was a proud member of the homemaker group, the Tiger Lilies, who met monthly for more than 40 years. She kept a large garden and enjoyed canning, cooking, and baking. Sewing and crocheting were among her hobbies, but her biggest passion was quilting. She made countless pieced, embroidered, and cross-stitched quilts for friends and family throughout her lifetime. Gert was fond of fishing for sunnies with her husband and children. They took several family fishing trips together. Later in life, Gert took traveling tours to places like Alaska with her sister, Mae, and California with her daughter Tammy. What she cherished most was the time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Gert entered her eternal rest on February 11, 2023, at GlenFields Living With Care in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 99.
Blessed be her memory.
Gert is survived by her:|
Children, Eugene Heuer and his wife, Cathy, of Apple Valley, MN,
Roger Heuer and his wife, Barb, of Coon Rapids, MN,
Tammy Heuer of Bloomington, MN;
Grandchildren, Chris Heuer and his wife, Michelle, of Apple Valley, MN, Stephanie Heuer of Los Angeles, CA, Eric Heuer and his wife, Stacy, of Zimmerman, MN;
Great-Grandchildren, Lexi Roppe, Taylor Heuer, Jack Heuer;
Brother, Glen Trocke;
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Gert is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert “Herbie” Heuer; Parents, John, and Gertrude Trocke; Son, Dale Heuer; Sisters, Mary Ann (Hillard) Kroells, Mae (Roland) Zehnder, Alida (Larry) Quinn; Brothers, Francis Wuetherich, Gilbert Wuetherich, William (Marcella) Trocke, Henry (Dorothy) Trocke, John (Millie) Trocke; Sisters-in-law, Olga (Albert) Mackenthun, LaVerne Trocke; Brothers-in-law, Edwin (Cora) Heuer, Walter (Selda) Heuer.
John Wixom says
Dear Heuer Family,
Our condolences on your loss, our prayers and love,
Katherine and John Wixom
Jolene Schmitz says
Hi Tammy,
I know that you and your mom were close. I pray that the Lord will grant you comfort and peace beyond understanding. She raised a wonderful daughter in you.
Shirley Conn says
My condolences to the Heuer family. May your fond memories bring you some comfort as time goes by.
Linda Hoernemann says
So sorry for your loss. May the good Lord help you thru this difficult time. She had a wonderful life and is now reunited with your dad.
Your friends at HearingLife in Glencoe.
Heinrich Becker , Hannover Germany says
Hi to Tammy and all others of Heuer Family,
from Germany I send you my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your mother. A few times being over there I have had the opportunity talking to a wonderful an impressive person I`ll forget.
Heinrich Becker , Hannover Germany says
Send you my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your Mother. She was an impressive and sympathic person.
Mary Kraemer says
Tammy, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was always such a sweet lady .
May God grant you peace
Mary
Marlene Mueller says
Sorry for your lose Glen.Sad to hear for the lose of your sister Gert.
Don & Darlene Dammann says
Dear Heuer Family,
So very sorry for the loss of your mother! I visited with your mom at the farm. She invited me over to pick up some Dammann pictures. I enjoyed that very much! Good memories!
Darlene & Don Dammann
Kay Diers says
Sympathies to you and your family.
Gert was so much Fun to be with while she lived at The Harbor in NYA, MN when did various activities- baking, playing games, or making crafts. She went on many outings with the residents to Music in the Park, Stiftungsfest, rides around Carver County.