Violet M. Goede

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, HOUSTON, MN 507-896-3127HOUSTON, MINN. - Violet M. Goede, of Houston, Minn. died on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at her home.Violet was born on September 11, 1924, in Mound Prairie Township of Houston County, Minn. to Alfred and Lulu (Schauble) Wilson. She lived her entire life in the Houston area. Violet graduated from Houston High School in 1942. She worked for Grasby and Flatt Grocery Store and Vathing Hardware Store in Houston. On February 21, 1947, Violet was united in marriage with Harley Goede in Houston. The couple farmed in the South Ridge area for 42 years, retiring in 1989. During her retirement years Violet was an active volunteer at the Houston Elementary School and Valley View Nursing Home. Violet enjoyed dancing, golfing and baking chocolate chip cookies for her family. She was a member of Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston, where she participated in several ladies groups. Violet is survived by her husband of 67 years, Harley Goede; two children: Sharon (John) Hass of Wells, Minn., and Robert Goede of Minneapolis, Minn.; two grandchildren: Sonia (Michael) Tendrich of Weston, Fla. and Karl Hass of Hollywood, Fla.; two great-grandchildren: Lauryn and Megan Tendrich; and by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister.The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston with the Rev. Leonard Liptack officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Burial will be in the Stone Church Cemetery in Houston. Leave a memory of Violet, sign her online guestbook and view her tribute video at www.hofffuneral.com