Roettger, Mary E. (60) died peacefully at 3pm on Sept. 27, 2017 in her Mounds View home. Beloved daughter of Ralph and Marilyn Roettger, native of Richmond (MN). Survived by loving husband Dick Comben of 12 years, and brothers Mike, Mark (Janel), Jim (Eleanor), Bill, and Tom (Brenda). She celebrated vibrant friendships and was a world-renowned ceramic artist-teacher (University of MN, Ewha University of Seoul, Korea, YMCA-New York City and Boston). She was a prize-winning photographer who enjoyed long hikes with her poodle Bali and ceaseless gardening. Her family wishes to thank her many supportive friends, caregivers and the generosity of the ALS Association. A funeral mass will take place at 11am on Saturday, October 7th at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN. A visitation will precede the Mass from 9am - 11am in the Gathering Space at the church. Memorial gifts are encouraged to support her end of life caregivers at OpenArms.org and/or MindBodySolutions.org. A memorial to celebrate her life and the people she loved will be planned for a later date.

Published on October 1, 2017


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