Maxine Alice Allert

Maxine Allert, age 96, of Rochester, passed away peacefully October 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by parents Hazel and Tony; sister Katherine; brothers Joe, Jack and Earl; and daughter-in-law Leah. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years Don; children Jim (Debbie) Allert, Tom Allert, Jeff (Jennifer) Allert and Carol (Jim) Herman; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and many other loving relatives and friends. Maxine graduated from Macalester College and the Mounds Park School of Nursing in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was a cadet nurse at the San Diego Naval Hospital during WWIl. She was a loving mother as well as a nurse, a homemaker, and later a nursing instructor at Rochester Community and Technical College until her retirement. Maxine loved singing and dancing and was a talented musician, playing the piano and other instruments by ear. She especially enjoyed leading sing-alongs to liven up social gatherings. As a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Rochester she was an active member of women's groups and the church choir for many years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, November 8 at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at Evangel United Methodist Church, 2645 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota Heights at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Evangel United Methodist Church or the Rochester Salvation Army. Condolences may be sent to Don Allert, 7500 Valley high Dr NW, Byron, MN 55920. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Allert family. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.