Karen Ann (Wheeler) Rostad, 84, died Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Marys Campus.
Karen was born on December 20, 1940 to Lyle and Ruth (Jahnke) Wheeler in Durand, WI. She graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester, MN. Karen married Lyle Rostad. Her working career included Key Punch Operator at ABC, International Transport Accounting Department, and Schneider Trucking. She was a member of Autumn Ridge Church.
Karen is survived by her son, Leslie (April) Rostad; 3 grandchildren, Sonja, Bjorn, and Freyja; and siblings, Gail (Don) Brennan, Gary (Sharon) Wheeler, Peggy (Gary) Anderson, Michael (Linnea) Wheeler, Cynthia Wheeler (Gary Griemann), Timm (Catherine) Wheeler, and Todd (Karen) Wheeler.
Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Rostad; daughter, Jody (David) Gladson; father, Lyle Graydon Wheeler; mother, Ruth (Jahnke) Wheeler; and siblings, Dennis (Adeline) Wheeler and Diane (John) Dockerty.
A private Graveside Service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester, MN.
Memories and condolences of Karen may be shared at rochestercremationservicesmn.com
My condolences to the family. Karen was a wonderful woman and mother. I knew her thru her daughter Jody. Karen was there for Jody and is back with her again.
Prayers to all the families.
George Vallejo