Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, with Pastor Dave Nissan officiating. Burial will follow at New Ulm City Cemetery.

Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in New Ulm.

The Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm is handling the arrangements.

To leave an online condolence for the family or to sign the guest book go to www.mvfh.org.

Georgia is survived by her children, Joseph (Denise) Carthey of Decorah, IA; Dan (Susan) Carthey of Delavan, WI; Shannon (Scott) Stuckey of New Ulm; Katy Carthey of Eagan; and Megan (Warren) Kassuelke of Cambria; as well as twelve grandchildren and one great grandson. She is also survived by her sister, Connie Buhr of Rapidan; and her brother, Richard Roberts, of Osakis.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Carthey; her parents; and her sister, Janice Schneiter.

Georgia Eloise Roberts was born on October 18, 1930, in Judson to Ivan and Ingebor (Solberg) Roberts. She graduated from Lake Crystal High School, and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Mankato State University. She then accepted a position as a K-12 vocal music teacher and director of choirs at New Ulm Public Schools. Georgia was united in marriage to Dr. Frank Carthey, MD, on April 10, 1954, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Except for a two year period in which they family lived in Minnetonka, they raised their family in New Ulm.

Georgia grew up on a farm in the Welsh community just outside of Judson. She loved her horses and working outside. She had a beautiful voice, and performed frequently all through high school and college, and at church as an adult. Before she married, she truly enjoyed teaching music and directing choirs, and often spoke fondly of those years.

Georgia dedicated herself and her work to her husband and five children. In their younger years, the family belonged to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, and Georgia made sure that all of her children were in church every Sunday, and understood the importance of service. She modeled this behavior for her children by singing in the choir, being a lay reader, serving on the altar guild, and volunteering her time and efforts to whatever needed doing at the church. She also served as Junior and Senior Warden, and taught Sunday School. Georgia’s faith was strong, and she was an independent thinker. She read her Bible every morning and noted her reflections in the margins. She was intelligent and thoughtful in her faith.

Later in life, Georgia and Frank belonged to the United Church of Christ, and appreciated the fellowship there. After her husband’s death, Georgia joined Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

Georgia was a hard worker, and when her children were older, she served on the school board, and worked at the Senior Center in New Ulm. She was also involved with the auxiliary at Sioux Valley Hospital, and volunteered at the Wanda Gag House.

At home, Georgia loved being outside and especially enjoyed working in her yard. She also liked to work on various projects, from painting the woodwork to building the picket fence in front of the house. In addition, she valued her family history and enjoyed telling stories to help her children know where they came from. In her free time, she would play the piano and sing. Georgia loved poetry, and could recite many poems from memory. She was also fond of Bridge, and played in a few different Bridge clubs over the years.

She spent her final years at Ridgeway on German, where they took very good care of her. The whole family appreciates the dedication and support of the caregivers there.

Georgia was a strong woman with a bright mind, and she encouraged her children and grandchildren to pursue their talents. She left a lasting legacy of faith, family history, music and poetry.

In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the Lewey Body Dementia Association.

Yet, ere we part, one lesson I can leave you

For every day:

Be good & and let who will be clever;

Do noble things, not dream them, all day long:

And so make life, death, and that vast for-ever

One grand, sweet song.

(Charles Kingsley)

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