Rhoda Ella Bork

Bork, Rhoda Ella

Age 88 of Bloomington, went to the Lord on August 24, 2022, surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; infant son; brothers, Norman, Gustav, and Kenneth; and sisters, Inga and MaryAnn. Survived by her children, Debra (Bruce) Connolly, Randy (Rebecca), Kevin (LuAnne), and Laurie (Jim) Ollhoff; grandchildren, Jonathan (Stacy), Matthew (Jenny), Aubrey, Tania (Mike), Erin, Tiffany (Chris), James (Ami), Bailee (Calvin), Auston, Calli, and Dominic; 18 great-grandchildren plus one on the way; sister, Jeanette Johnson; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Blair; hundreds of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Rhoda taught kindergarten in Bloomington, both in church and public school settings for 35 years. She was instrumental in the development of Title I and taught for many years in the program. Later, Rhoda became a hospice volunteer. She enjoyed many crafts, gardening, and fishing! Rhoda was a loving wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, and aunt. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Visitation from 3-5pm on Sun., Aug. 28, 2022, at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley. Funeral at 11am on Mon., Aug. 29, 2022, at Redemption Lutheran Church, 927 E. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, with visitation one hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Redemption Lutheran Church.