Age: 91
April 16, 1932 – September 15, 2023
Mass of Christian Burial, a celebration of life, for Laverne (Rassier) Woidylla, age 91, will be held at Church of All Saints-St. Hedwig, Holdingford, MN on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 11 AM with visitation from 9-11 AM also at the church. The interment will be in the parish cemetery. Laverne passed away at Mother of Mercy Assisted Living in Albany on September 15, 2023, surrounded by family.
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, Eddie, parents, daughter, Shari Chapman, great-grandson, Gavin Ludewig, and brothers Jerome, Donald, James, and Ralph Rassier.
We would like to thank the staff at Mother of Mercy and Centracare Hospice for their exceptional care and support. Memorials may be sent to the All Saints Church in Holdingford in honor of Laverne.
Schedule and Information
Memorials
We would like to thank the staff at Mother of Mercy and Centracare Hospice for their exceptional care and support. Memorials may be sent to the All Saints Church in Holdingford in honor of Laverne.
Visitation Details
Visitation will be from 9-11 AM at Church of All Saints – St. Hedwig.
Service Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church of All Saints-St. Hedwig, Holdingford, MN on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 11 AM. The interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation and Service Location
Church of All Saints – St. Hedwig
250 Cedar Street, Holdingford, MN 56340
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To the family of Laverne, your mother was a very special person. I taught in the elementary school where Laverne was a custodian. She took pride in her work and always willing to help where needed. She was always happy and she always looked after plants after her work was done. Laverne will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
To the family of Laverne. I taught in the elementary school and I know I had some of you in my class. Your mother was very special. She always took pride in her work but always found time to care about others.She was happy and very up beat. She was a very dear friend to my wife and I in school. Laverne will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. My prayers and thoughts are with you as you go through this difficult time. Ed Westrom a former co-
worker.