Mary A. Rohrer

Mary A. Rohrer (née Rasmussen, Anderson), age 86, a resident of Pierz Villa in Pierz, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025, just one month shy of her 87th birthday. A private family graveside service is planned, with burial at Darling Cemetery in Little Falls, Minnesota. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff of St. Cloud Hospital and Pierz Villa for their compassionate and attentive care. Memorials are preferred to the Pierz Villa Employee Fund, Pierz Villa, 119 Faust Street, Pierz, MN 56364. Caring for Mary and her family is the LeMieur Funeral Home in Little Falls, MN. Mary was born on May 18, 1938, in LeRoy, Minnesota, to Rev. John M. and Genevieve Rasmussen. As the daughter of a Lutheran pastor, she spent her early years in a number of Midwestern communities—including Oakes, ND; Saronville, NE; Cheyenne, WY; Lindsborg, KS; Duluth, MN; Kansas City, MO; and Little Falls, MN—following her father’s call to serve. In 1958, Mary married Edwin O. Anderson in a ceremony officiated by her father. Together, they raised four children and built a life rooted in faith, music, and creativity. A gifted musician, Mary shared her talents as a choir director, vocalist, organist, and accompanist, and created countless worship banners over the years. She thoughtfully decorated her home for every holiday, bringing beauty and tradition into each season. Later in life, she taught piano at the St. Francis Music Center in Little Falls. She also fulfilled a lifelong dream by traveling to Norway, where she visited her father’s birthplace of Bergen and explored other areas tied to her family’s ancestry. In addition to her musical gifts, Mary was a skilled knitter and seamstress. Her hand-crafted sweaters, mittens, and other clothing items were lovingly made and enjoyed by family over the years. After Edwin’s passing in 2003, Mary married Hans Rohrer in 2010. Following his death in 2022, she became a resident of Pierz Villa, where she lived until her passing. Mary is survived by her children, Mark (Suzanne Bollman) of Ramsey, MN, Deborah (Anne Henschel) of Asheville, NC, and Elizabeth (Brian Westemeier) of Minneapolis, MN; as well as grandchildren Alex, Grant, Ashley, Justin, and Huxley. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Edwin Anderson and Hans Rohrer; and her son, Steven Anderson.

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Mary A. Rohrer

May 18, 1938 - April 17, 2025