Erma Moorman

Erma O. Moorman, age 95, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5th at the church.

Erma was born on April 6, 1929, in Brandon, Minnesota, to Viola and Bernard Wagner. As the oldest of 19 children, she grew up with a strong sense of family and hard work. She married Robert J. Moorman of Melrose, where they built their life together. Erma spent over 60 years in Melrose, becoming a beloved member of the community.

She worked at Jennie O Foods and Del’s Café and was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where she cherished her faith and the friendships she made over the years.

In her later years, Erma enjoyed traveling, exploring every state in the U.S. except Hawaii, accompanied by her companion, Jim Kramer. She was known for her love of embroidery, tending to her flower garden, and immersing herself in books. Most of all, she treasured the summer visits from her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Erma’s calm and kind nature left a lasting impact on all who knew her. She was always ready for a laugh, especially when gathered around the table for an evening of rummy with her family. A quiet soul, she was nevertheless adventurous and loved experiencing new things with those closest to her.

Erma was preceded in death by her parents, Viola and Bernard Wagner; her brothers Bernard, Leo, Myron, Earl, Don; her sister Joan; and her companion, Jim Kramer.

She is survived by her brothers Allen, Dennis, Dean, Darrel, Ronnie, and Jimmy; her sisters Joyce, Barb, Doris, Donna, Annette, and Sharon; her six children Ken (Lora) Moorman, Diane (Craig) Germond, Ralph (Patti) Moorman, Darlene Dingmann, Sue Colvig, and Gary (Deb) Moorman; grandchildren Aleshia (Craig) Mayo, Tanya Schneider, Joe Moorman, Hannah (Adam) Kyle, and Ryan and Jason Moorman; great-grandchildren Evan and Conner Mayo, Leela Wilde, Lyda and Olivia Schneider, and Joanna Kyle.

Erma’s family invites all who knew her to remember her as a kind-hearted woman who deeply cherished her loved ones. She will be missed, but her legacy of love, laughter, and adventure will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Isaiah 40:31  -  “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

This verse emphasizes hope, renewal, and strength, perfect for someone who lived a full life of faith and perseverance.