Rose Wipper of Clear Lake. 84 died in a car crash on Hwy.  10 Tuesday afternoon.

 

The incident happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Hwy. 10 and Co. Rd. 65, between Clear Lake and St. Cloud.

 

The state patrol reported Wipper’s car (Chevrolet Impala) was heading west on Co. Rd. 65 approaching the Hwy. 10 intersection when it was struck on the driver’s side by a Ford truck heading northwest on Hwy. 10.

 

Fifty-three-year-old Joe Saldana of Rice was the driver of the truck and the collision caused Wipper’s car to be pushed through the median,  leading it to roll into the east side ditch.

 

Saldana suffered injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening and the accident is still being investigated.

 

Rose was born March 30, 1932 in Clear Lake to Lawrence and Clara (Hoffman) Goenner. She was united in marriage to Roy Wipper April 9, 1953 at St. Marcus Catholic Church in Clear Lake. 

 

Rose lived in the Clear Lake area for most of her life and worked beside Roy as the owners and operators of the Palmer House for many years. Rose also worked as a nurse’s aide at High Point Lodge in Clear Lake. 

 

She was a member of St. Marcus Catholic Church in Clear Lake and enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, gardening and family get-togethers. Rose always welcomed visitors into her home. She would always put a pot of coffee on and offer a treat to her guests. 

 

Rose was truly the core of her family, who kept everyone together. She was kindhearted, encouraging, a great listener and an exceptional cook.

 

She is survived by her husband Roy of Clear Lake; sons and daughters, Marv (Jenny) of St. Cloud, Patty (Tom) Lietha of North Mankato, Debbie (Dave) Leabch of Clear Lake, Donna (Rick) Lovitz of Lake George and Vernon (Angela Hoeft) of Clearwater; brother and sisters, Floyd (Margaret) Goenner of St. Michael, Karen (Gary) Schuldt of Clear Lake and Janet (Dave) Jensen of Santiago; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.