Raynelle Bleimeyer

Raynelle Bleimeyer, 82 of Rochester, MN died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Saint Marys Hospital. Raynelle Fitzgerald was born March 17, 1936 in Cleburne, TX to Homer and Bernice (Darby) Fitzgerald. She graduated High School in Texas. On August 30, 1952 she married Herman Bleimeyer in Texas. The couple moved to Oklahoma and then Wyoming. In 1971 they moved to Rochester, MN, returned to Austin, TX and finally settling to Rochester, MN in 1988. Raynelle attended RCTC while living in Rochester and worked at the YMCA. She enjoyed the beauty of the world through gardening, flowers, quilting and also appreciated the arts and learning to create memorable items with her hands. She also loved to travel, especially to Hawaii. Raynelle was a positive and uplifting influence on everyone around her including family, friends and those who needed her help or were new to the community. She will be missed by many whose lives she has touched. Raynelle is survived by her husband, Herman of Rochester; two sons, Robert (Regina) Bleimeyer of Rochester and Paul (Julie) Bleimeyer of Mantorville, MN; two grandsons, Michael and Zachary Bleimeyer; and two step-grandchildren, Sarah and James Peterson. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, William Fitzgerald. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. To leave a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 289-3600