Vera Goligowski

Vera Goligowski, 100, of Browerville, passed awayMay 6, 2021, peacefully, at her home, surrounded by family. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held May 13, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Browerville, with Fr. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. Christian Mother’s Rosary will be at 9:45 a.m. 

Burial will be at Christ the King Catholic Cemetery, Browerville.

Vera was born October 21, 1920, to John and Minnie (Fuller) Thompson in Crosby. She graduated from Wadena High School and attended Normal School in Walker. She married Ardeen Goligowski on June 20, 1942. Vera taught in many country schools in the area and Staples High School. She earned her teaching degree from Bemidji State University and retired from teaching in 1983. Vera and Ardeen wintered in Texas for several years and volunteered at local schools and tutored children while there. 

Vera is survived by three sons, Bob (Audrey) Goligowski, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Steven (Nancy) Goligowski and Loren (Merilee) Goligowski; two daughters, Peggy (Harold) Freyholtz and Kathryn (Richard) Motl; one son-in-law, Gary (Lenore) Farber; 14 grandchildren and many great and great-great-grandchildren. 

Vera was preceded in death by her parents, John and Minnie; stepmother, Irene; husband, Ardeen; one daughter, Judy Farber; great-granddaughter, Madison Rushmeyer; four siblings, Vernon, Dale, Janice and infant brother, Eugene. 

Arrangements by Iten Funeral Home, Browerville.                 w20c  A00006B2021MY12