Rose E. Troth

Rose Troth, age 84, of Red Wing, Minnesota, formerly of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 6, 2011. Rose was born on October 16, 1926 in New York Mills, MN to Felix and Veronica (Simons) Karjala. She grew up in Little Falls, MN. While attending nursing school in St. Paul, MN, she met Arnold Troth and on August 5, 1950 they were united in marriage at the Cathedral of St. Paul. Arnold died on October 18, 2010.

Rose is survived by children; Daniel (Lynn) Troth of Houston, Doug (Kitty) Troth of Las Vegas, Debbie (Tom) Hansen of Hudson, Mara Troth (Dan Wolfe) of Minneapolis, Mark Troth of Pittsburgh, Marlyse Troth Steffen (Dan Ellis) of San Diego, Jo Ellen (Gary) Heiting of Stillwater, and Jo Anne (Doug) Hale of Oak Grove, and grandchildren, Shon, Jason, Brandon, Stephanie, Matthew, Jared, Sam, Kelsey, Eli, Tommy, Timothy, Marta, and great grandchildren, Zoia, Olivia, Gabriella, Zeke and Addison Rose; two brothers, John and Cliff Karjala; and her sister, Mabel Pothen; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Rose's passion was her family. She was dedicated to her faith which brought her joy and it spread in abundance to all those around her. It was especially evident through her selflessness and unconditional love. She enjoyed writing poetry and short stories, painting with watercolors, cooking, baking, singing, playing the piano, and dancing. Rose enjoyed hosting parties and had a gift for bringing people together.

Rose's enthusiastic contagious zest for life will live with us forever.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Concordia Lutheran Church, 1805 Bush St., Red Wing, MN 55066. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. at Assembly Area 1 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements handled by Mahn Family Funeral Homes, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel. Online condolences may be sent at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com

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