Anne Marie Roberton

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MINN. - Anne Marie (Biesanz) Roberton, 71, of Rushford, Minn. died on Sunday, November 8, at her home surrounded by her family. Anne was born on March 28, 1944, in Sacramento, California to Bill and Irene (O'Connor) Biesanz. She was raised in Winona, Minn. and graduated from Winona Cotter High School in 1962, and from St. Teresa's College in Winona in 1966, with a B.S. Degree in Social Work. On September 23, 1967, she was united in marriage with Ted Roberton at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Winona. She worked for Winona County Welfare Services. Anne and Ted moved around to many places while Ted served in the U.S. Military, spending most of that time in Spain. Anne and Ted then lived in Minnetonka, Minn. for several years until moving to Rushford, Minn. in 1975, where she lived the remainder of her life. Anne was a very active volunteer for many years. She served on the Rushford Ambulance for 25 years, 20 of those years as the ambulance manager. Anne also served on the Rushford School Board and numerous other local organizations. She was a member of the Minnesota State Regional Board for ambulance service, and many other ambulance associations. Anne was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Ferndale Ladies Golf League in Rushford. She received the "Hero Award" for her long standing service to rural health concerns from a group of rural health organizations. Anne and Ted were named Mr. and Mrs. Rushford during the 2015 Rushford Homecoming Celebration. Anne enjoyed, playing bridge, golfing, bowling and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Ted; two children: Jim (Michele) Roberton of Mankato, Minn. and Lori Roberton of Winona, Minn.; five grandchildren: Nicole, Stephanie, Bobby, Theodore, and Nina; eight siblings: Chuck (Becky) Biesanz, Thomas (Jan) Biesanz, Teresa (Bill) Shumaker, Philip Biesanz, David (CJ)Biesanz, Barb (Mark) Pozanc, Francis (Rebecca) Biesanz, and Julie Gardner; sister-in-law, Terry (BJ) Nelson; and numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Anne was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Donald and Robert Biesanz; brother-in-law, Geoff Gardner; and by a great-nephew, Peyton Lorenz. There will be a Funeral Mass on Saturday, November 14, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rushford. Burial will be in the Rushford Oak Grove City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. The family prefers memorials directed to the donor's choice.Leave a memory of Anne, sign her online guestbook and view her tribute video at www.hofffuneral.com