Margaret L. Geselle

ROCHESTER - Margaret L. Geselle, 89, died on Friday, February 10, 2012, in Rochester, MN. Margaret was born in Hovland, MN on January 22, 1923 to Alexander and Blanche (Wilson) Englund. In the mid-1930s her family moved to Rochester, MN.She married Lyndon Geselle on October 10, 1949, and moved to the Geselle family farm on the north side of Rochester, now known as Elton Hills, where they farmed until the early 1970s.During these years they were active members and leaders in 4-H and Farm Bureau. She was a member of the Rochester Assembly of God Church and faithfully served the church in many ways, including teaching Sunday School classes for more than 50 years.She will be remembered for her warm and caring ways and for her prayer life on the behalf of others. Margaret is survived by three children, Charles (Carol) Geselle, of Rochester, Gretchen (Stephen) Stormoen, of Eden Prairie, MN, and Barbara (Kim) Kuhfuss, of Stillwater, MN; five grandchildren, Deborah (Ryan) Wyss, of Chengdu, China, Rebekah Kuhfuss, of Woodbury, MN, Daniel, David, and Rachel Kuhfuss, of Stillwater, MN; one great grandchild, Elena Wyss; two siblings, Elizabeth Axmark, of Rochester, and Bernhard (Gladys) Englund, of St. Paul, MN; and many nieces and nephews. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Lyndon; her parents; and a brother, Milton Englund. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Rochester Assembly of God, 4240 18th Ave. NW, with Rev. Jim Filbeck and Rev. Bruce Kallies officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 P.M. on Monday, February 13, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home and an hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be directed to Tree Top Kids, P.O. Box 417, Circle Pines, MN 55014. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN. (507) 289-3600 www.ranfranzandvinefh.com