Katharine Gardner obituary
Katharine R. (Heise) Gardner, age 92, of Stewartville, Minn. passed away March 7, 2024. She was born March 23, 1931 in Lake City, Minn. to Karl and Ruby (Meyer) Heise. After graduating from Lake City High School in 1949 she moved to Rochester and worked at the Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home for 14 years and retired from Seneca Foods after 28 years. She enjoyed watching football, NASCAR and loved country music.
She is survived by her children: Polly (Todd) Eggenberger of Shorewood, Minn., Kathy (Dallas) Farnsworth of Racine, Minn., and Karen (David) Romness of Arlington, Va., nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Krim, and a daughter Patty. A private service will be held for the immediate family members.