LaVerne Loidolt

LaVerne E. Loidolt, 77year old resident of Pierz, MN passed away Sunday, April 1, 2007 at the Pierz Villa. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierz, MN with Father Gerald Dalseth officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Parish Cemetery in Pierz, MN. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M on Tuesday at the Shelley-Virnig Funeral Chapel in Pierz, MN and after 9 AM Wednesday. Christian Mothers will pray the rosary at 4:30 on Tuesday evening followed by Parish Prayers at 6:30 at the Shelley-Virnig Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are with the Shelley-Virnig Funeral Chapel in Pierz, MN. LaVerne Elizabeth Loidolt was born on June 30, 1929 in Buckman, MN. She was the first child of the late Henry and Helen Otremba. She developed her “mother’s heart” caring for her younger siblings on the farm nnorth of Buckman. As a young woman LaVerne moved to Milwaukee to find work. She soon discovered how much she needed family around her and found the first ride home. Stitching at Munsingwear was her new job. She enjoyed living in Little Falls, and the soda shop downtown, and her new friend Doreen Loidolt. Doreen played matchmaker and it was her wish that she would see her brother, Elmer and best friend, LaVerne married. This wish came true on September 2, 1950 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Buckman, MN. They raised their nine children in a home filled with love and chaos. The six acre homestead provided an abundance of food and flowers. LaVerne would create an assembly line of children as she could “put up” 100 quarts of whatever in a day. Her ability to preserve food created a pantry and filled with fare for everyone. Family and friends always knew that there was room for one more at the Loidolt table for a delicious meal. Her skills in creating something from practically nothing was admired by her children and husband. No matter what the task LaVerene could repair anything, sew slothing and quilts, and invent new ways of making her life and lives of people she loved easier. There was never a can’t do it attitude about her. Just work hard, problem solve and it can be accomplished. Life’s greatest joy was playing with her grandkids. Crayons, Legos, paper whatever it took to keep them happy and creating a smile to her face. In 1990, Elmer’s dear sister, Pat found a home next to hers that was perfect. Space for gardens, two kitchens, and most importantly by the city playground. She got such a joy from watching her grandchildren and children play. Children were always an important part of her life. LaVerne worked at St. Joseph’s Grade School providing meals for 1-6 grade children. She also worked at Gruber Market Plaza, and the Senior Center. LaVerne and Elmer also owned and operated the Star Café in the 1960’s. LaVerne is survived by her children, Jane and Larry Goedtel of Rosemont, MN, Dean and Marion Loidolt of St. Cloud, MN, Joell and Dennis Rudolph of Pierz, MN, Nancy Loidolt and George Kurtz of St. Cloud, MN, Robert and Jolene Loidolt of Pierz, MN, Jerene and Greg Bailey of White Bear Lake, MN, Randy Loidolt of St. Cloud, MN, Jon Loidolt of Minneapolis, MN; 14 grandchildren; brothers, Jerome and the late Rita Otremba, Harvey and Florence Otremba, Tom and JoAnn Otremba; sisters, Charlotte and Bernard Kloss, Carolyn and Edward Gangl, Mary and Joe Malinowski. She is united in heaven with her loving husband, Elmer; infant daughter, Mary Ann; and parents, Henry and Helen Otremba.

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LaVerne Loidolt

June 30, 1929 - April 1, 2007