Lorraine A. Robertson

Lorraine A. Robertson

Lorraine A. Robertson, 85, of Grand Forks, ND died Sunday, March 4, 2012 in the Woodside Village, Grand Forks.

Lorraine Arline Koth was born on June 26, 1926 in Aneta, ND the daughter of Fred and Emma (Kiefat) Koth. Lorraine grew up and attended school in rural Aneta, ND. She married Claude Robertson on December 29, 1946. Together they owned and operated the Baseview Café. Lorraine also worked for UND before retiring. In retirement Claude and Lorraine enjoyed traveling and took many trips to Florida, Texas and California. They also enjoyed dancing, especially square dancing and polkas.

Lorraine was known for her delicious baking, her loving teases, her hugs and zest for life. She enjoyed sewing, putting puzzles together, taking walks hand in hand with Claude and watching rodeo's; but she especially enjoyed her time with all of the family together.

Lorraine is survived by her two daughters Karen (Terry) Pladson and Brenda (Greg) Lanes, four granddaughters Lori (John) Eken, DeDe (Troy) Coltom, Becky (Blaine) Keller, Tara (Jason) Gregory, one grandson Jake Lanes, ten great grandchildren Brett Eken, Jordyn Coltom, Garett Eken, Justin Keller, Abby Eken, Makayla Keller, Nick Coltom, Amanda Coltom, Brinly Gregory and Talan Gregory.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Claude; an infant son; sisters, Myrtle Tverberg, Alice Kresel and Arline Koth (Twin Sister); brothers, Alfred Koth, Robert Koth and Lester Koth.

Funeral services will be Thursday, March 8th, 2012 at 2:00PM in the Mendenhall Presbyterian Church, 528 10th St. NW, East Grand Forks, MN.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 PM with a prayer service at 7PM in the church and also for the hour before the service in the church.

Spring Interment will be in Memorial Park South Cemetery, Grand Forks.

An online guest register may be signed at www.amundsonfuneralhome.com.

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