Emma Groger

Groger, Emma Katherine (Knox)age 88, of Edina. Died peacefully at home January 8, 2006. Born Dec. 29, 1917 at Fort Atkinson, IA. Survived by devoted husband of 64 years, Chester Hugh Groger; daughter Joanne, Edina; and sons Robert (Donna Weispfenning), Minneapolis and Richard (Don Yager), St. Paul; step-grandchildren Mitchell Soutor, Minneapolis and Ashley Soutor, New York City; sisters-in-law Mary Evelyn Sorum, Rochester, MN and Esther Zimmerman, North Highlands, CA; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Herbert and Katherine (Smith) Knox, St. Charles, MN; sister, Evelyn Knox Bidwell, Anaheim, CA. Emma was a loving and gracious wife, parent, friend and community member. A loveable perfectionist, her exquisite taste, wit, and intelligence were reflected in all that she enjoyed most: her family life, home, gardening, music and antiques. She gave her family many years of memorable family celebrations. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Lake Harriet Eastern Star, Edina Athena Club, and Edina Women's Club. The Groger family wishes to acknowledge their appreciation of the Fairview Hospice staff for their extraordinary care. Private internment at Hillside Cemetery, St. Charles, MN. Visitation Sunday, January 15, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. and memorial service at 3:00 P. M., Edina Chapel, Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels, 5000 West 50th St. at Highway 100, Edina, 952-920-3996. Memorials preferred to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318