Florian Roers

Florian Michael Roers was born on July 17, 1919, in Millerville, Minnesota the son of Joseph and Mathilda (Woida) Roers. He attended St. Mary?s Catholic School in Millerville. Florian was united in marriage to Lenora Mary Thoennes on October 16, 1941, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank. The couple had a dairy farm where they raised their seven children. After thirty five years of farming they moved to a hobby farm where they lived until recently when they moved to Evansville. During his life Florian enjoyed farming, fishing and then smoking the fish, working in the vegetable garden, dancing a good polka or waltz, and playing cards. He was known as the ?best popcorn maker in Douglas County.? What he cherished most was time with his family ? whether it was a birthday party or camping trip it was just wonderful to be together! His family and friends will not forget his good sense of humor and his ability to come up with good one - liners. Florian died on Friday, May 02, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 72 years Lenora; six children: Clifford (Phyllis) of Alexandria, MN, Joan (Roger) Kluver of Elk River, MN, Lois (Mike) Hedstrom of Alexandria, MN, Roy (Kathy) of Alexandria, MN, Mary (Robert) Walter of Brandon, MN, Donna (Jeffrey) Guetter of Garfield, MN; daughter-in-law, Janice Roers of Waseca, MN; 20 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert, brothers: Alois, Carl, Roman and sister, Annie Ritten. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, May 5 2014, 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann?s Catholic Church in Brandon. Burial at St. Ann?s Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home. www.andersonfuneral.net