Rosemond “Rosie” Hedtke

Obituary

Rosemond Marie Hedtke was born on March 26, 1930, in Stewart, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Harry and Lydia (Schulz) Ehlert. Rosie was baptized as an infant on April 24, 1930, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth on July 4, 1943, both at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart, Minnesota. She received her education at Stewart Public School.

On April 23, 1966, Rosie was united in marriage to Leroy Hedtke at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart. This marriage was blessed with two children, Todd and Terrie. Rosie and Leroy resided in Round Grove Township, Minnesota. They shared 54 years of marriage.

Rosie worked at 3M for 15 years. She then worked at Glencoe Regional Health Services for 20 years. She was also employed at Good Pasters Café and Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center. After retirement, she was a wonderful housekeeper on the farm.

She had many birthday parties and holiday dinners; Rosie was always willing to help someone. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, canning, camping, playing cards, and going to the casino. Rosie especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Rosie was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school.

Rosie passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Glencoe Regional Hospital in Glencoe, at the age of 90 years. Blessed be her memory.

Rosie is survived by her:
Husband, Leroy Hedtke of Round Grove Township, MN;
Children, Todd Hedtke of Stewart, MN,
Terrie Erickson and her significant other, Jeff Hartwig, of Darwin, MN;
Brother and Sister-in-law, Clarence Hedtke and his wife, Janice, of Brownton, MN,
Sister-in-law, Margie Ehlert of Stewart, MN;
Special Dog, Dottie;
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Rosie is preceded in death by her Parents, Harry and Lydia Elhert; Sister, Norma Vath; Brother, Verl Elhert; Son-in-law, Kevin Erickson.