Laverne (Rassier) Woidylla, age 91, passed away at Mother of Mercy Assisted Living in Albany on September 15, 2023, surrounded by family. Services will be held at Church of All Saints-St. Hedwig, Holdingford, MN on September 26, 2023. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am, followed by Holy Mass at 11:00 am.
Laverne was born in 1932 to Norbert and Irene (Barrett) Rassier in St. Joseph, MN. She grew up on the family farm near St. Wendel and attended Holdingford High School. She married Edward (Eddie) Woidylla in 1951. Laverne was a member of All Saints Parish for over 70 years, Christian Mothers, Rosary Sodality and the American Legion Auxiliary for over 50 years. She was a regular member of the Helping Hands luncheon and card gathering. She loved her family and was a devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
She worked outside the home including the Holdingford Herald Newspaper, Stearns County Social Services and the Holdingford Elementary School. She also volunteered as a CCD instructor and caretaker of the Soldier’s Shrine at St. Hedwig’s. She loved gardening and helped plant, divide and water flowers for Holdingford’s “Petals for Pedals” group along the Lake Wobegon Bike Trail.
Laverne had many hobbies including quilting, embroidering, sewing and ceramics. She made hundreds of quilts for her family, friends and the church. Laverne loved baking especially coffee cakes, rolls, pies and cookies. Favorite pastimes include playing card games, board games and jigsaw puzzles. She was a loyal and enthusiastic sports fan and loved watching her beloved Vikings and Twins.
She is survived by her children: Stephen (Donna) Woidylla, Teresa (Dan) Beran, Rose (Steve) Lambros, Julie (Dan) Todd, Jane (Bruce) Lahr, and Jon (Lorraine) Woidylla, 8 grandkids: Lacy, Lindsy, Ben, Brad, Jena, Ryan, Noah and Eli, 8 great-grandkids: Hoyt, Walker, Jackson, Oliver, Micah, Alaina, Juniper and Eden and siblings, Rose Huls, Pat Rassier, and Norene Saldin.
Preceded in death by her husband, parents, daughter, Shari Chapman, great-grandson, Gavin Ludewig and brothers Jerome, Donald, James and Ralph Rassier.
Memorials may be sent to All Saints Church in Holdingford in honor of Laverne.
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