Georgia A. Solheid, age 89

Georgia A. Solheid, age 89, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center.

Georgia was born December 10, 1927, in Montgomery, Minnesota to Joseph and Anna (McKenna) Choudek. She grew up in Montgomery and attended Holy Redeemer Catholic School. On October 7, 1947, Georgia married Walerine “Wally” Solheid in Montgomery. Georgia was a homemaker and once her children were a little older, she drove bus for the New Prague School District. Georgia enjoyed the duties that came with homemaking. She was a great cook and enjoyed gardening and the canning that resulted from the fruits of the garden. She also loved sewing and knitting, bowling, and bingo. In her younger years, she could be found on the dance floor, enjoying polkas. Georgia’s faith was a big part of her life; she was very active in CCW at St. John’s. Time with her family was her greatest joy.

Georgia is survived by her children, Sandra Gallagher, of New Prague, Jo Ann (Brad) Bauer of Faribault, Kenneth (Patricia) Solheid of New Prague, Marsha Smith of Mankato, Mary Ellen (Bret) Baldwin of Shakopee, Christine (Todd) Knutson of New Prague, Joel (Debra) Solheid of New Prague, Brian Solheid of Le Center; sister, Luella Lapic of New Prague; sisters-in-law, Ramona McGuire of Montgomery, Adeline Kohout of New Prague; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walerine “Wally” Solheid on August 28, 2016; son, John “Jackie” Solheid; grandson, Chad Bauer; son-in-law, Dave Gallagher; brother, Edgerton Choudek; parents.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, November 16, 2017, at 1 PM at St. John’s Catholic Church in Union Hill with Father David Barrett officiating. Visitation will take place at church 2 hours prior to Mass, starting at 11:00 AM. Burial will occur in the church cemetery followed by lunch at the KC Hall.

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