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Mary Edith Goplen
September 8, 1924 — April 28, 2016
Mary Edith Goplen, 91, of Zumbrota passed away April 28, 2016 at her home in the Zumbrota Health Services.
Edith was born September 8, 1924 in Jewett Texas to Ernest and Annie Laurie (Fellbaum) Brautigam. Edith graduated from Incarnate Word College Santa Rosa School of Nursing, San Antonio Texas, in the spring of 1946. Edith met Francis A. Goplen during WWII in San Antonio. They were married after his return to the States, July 27, 1946.
Edith's smile was as big as the State of Texas. Her nursing career spanned 40 years. Edith's church life was very important to her. She was active in WELCA and the women's circles. Edith was a member of Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron. She was active in Girl Scouting as a troop leader. She cherished her summers in Northern Minnesota at her and Francis's lake home. Edith loved being in the boat, fishing with Francis, golfing, playing Bridge, Cribbage, Wizard, and Scrabble. Above all she loved her family and friends. Edith was truly grateful for her sisters and brothers-in-law that were her family in the north.
Edith is survived by her husband Francis, daughters Ruth (Dean) Novak of Republic Mo., Mary (Sonia Stehr) Goplen and Ann Goplen both of Zumbrota; grandchildren Marc (Christy) Jorgensen and Kelly Hicks; great grandchildren Molly Jorgensen, Tyler and Reese Hicks; her sister JoAnn (Harry) Davis of Galveston Texas; family by choice Laurie (Todd) Turner, sons Travis and TJ, Traci Jo (Derek) Crase, son William, Nicole (Luis) Alarcon, daughters Mikaila and Ashley; and her faithful companion Comet.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Annie Laurie and her sister Elizabeth Price.
Edith requested memorials to United Redeemer Lutheran Church, Zumbrota Care Center or Mayo Hospice.
A special thank you to Zumbrota Health Services, Mayo Hospice, and Pastor Marggi for their great care and friendship.
A memorial service will be Friday May 6, 2016 at 11:00 AM. The service will be held at United Redeemer Lutheran Church, 560 W 3RD St Zumbrota. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of the service. Rev. Dr. Marggi Pleiss-Sippola will officiate.
560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Edith was born September 8, 1924 in Jewett Texas to Ernest and Annie Laurie (Fellbaum) Brautigam. Edith graduated from Incarnate Word College Santa Rosa School of Nursing, San Antonio Texas, in the spring of 1946. Edith met Francis A. Goplen during WWII in San Antonio. They were married after his return to the States, July 27, 1946.
Edith's smile was as big as the State of Texas. Her nursing career spanned 40 years. Edith's church life was very important to her. She was active in WELCA and the women's circles. Edith was a member of Eastern Star, serving as Worthy Matron. She was active in Girl Scouting as a troop leader. She cherished her summers in Northern Minnesota at her and Francis's lake home. Edith loved being in the boat, fishing with Francis, golfing, playing Bridge, Cribbage, Wizard, and Scrabble. Above all she loved her family and friends. Edith was truly grateful for her sisters and brothers-in-law that were her family in the north.
Edith is survived by her husband Francis, daughters Ruth (Dean) Novak of Republic Mo., Mary (Sonia Stehr) Goplen and Ann Goplen both of Zumbrota; grandchildren Marc (Christy) Jorgensen and Kelly Hicks; great grandchildren Molly Jorgensen, Tyler and Reese Hicks; her sister JoAnn (Harry) Davis of Galveston Texas; family by choice Laurie (Todd) Turner, sons Travis and TJ, Traci Jo (Derek) Crase, son William, Nicole (Luis) Alarcon, daughters Mikaila and Ashley; and her faithful companion Comet.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Annie Laurie and her sister Elizabeth Price.
Edith requested memorials to United Redeemer Lutheran Church, Zumbrota Care Center or Mayo Hospice.
A special thank you to Zumbrota Health Services, Mayo Hospice, and Pastor Marggi for their great care and friendship.
A memorial service will be Friday May 6, 2016 at 11:00 AM. The service will be held at United Redeemer Lutheran Church, 560 W 3RD St Zumbrota. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of the service. Rev. Dr. Marggi Pleiss-Sippola will officiate.
Visitation
MAY 6. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
United Redeemer Lutheran Church560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Memorial Service
MAY 6. 11:00 AM (CDT)
United Redeemer Lutheran Church560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
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