A Private Family Christian Prayer Service will take place at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home, led by Father Sam Perez. Burial will take place in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery.

Christian Mothers will pray the rosary at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.

To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Alice is survived by her daughters, Sharon (Gary) Sprenger of New Ulm, Jean (Larry) Tessmer of Sleepy Eye, Anne Domeier of New Ulm; sons, Ron (Annamarie) Wilfahrt of New Ulm, Kenny Wilfahrt of Beloit, Kansas, David (Nancy) Wilfahrt of Downs, Kansas, Roger (Julie) Wilfahrt of New Ulm, Leon Wilfahrt of New Ulm; 15 grandchildren, Aaron Wilfahrt, Eric Wilfahrt, Nichole Schroeder, Tina Ness, Jared Wilfahrt, Jason Sprenger, Brian Sprenger, Jeff Sprenger, Jessica Kuebler, Lance Tessmer, Nate Domeier, Tanya Domeier, Ryan Domeier, Willie Wilfahrt, Dezi Wilfahrt; 25 great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Eckstein, Mary Selbrade, Pauline (Albert) Zuhlsdorf, and Arvis (Bill) Groebner; sister-in-law, Donna Paquette of Savage; many nieces nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Wilfahrt; parents, Joseph and Bertha Rothmeier; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Martha Wilfahrt; great-grandson, Josh Wilfahrt; brother, Raymond Rothmeier; brothers-in-law, Jim Selbrade, Linus Hillesheim, and Jerry Paquette; sister-in-law, Alice Hillesheim; nephew, Jim Zuhlsdorf.

Alice Louise Rothmeier was born Aug. 7, 1933, in Stark Township, Brown County, to Joseph and Bertha (Seidl) Rothmeier. Alice was raised on her family farm, where she learned early the value of hard work and caring for others. Alice was united in marriage to Willard Wilfahrt on May 26, 1953, in Springfield. This union blessed the couple with three daughters, and five sons whom together they raised on the family farm in Sigel Township. Alice was a tireless worker who found joy in the simple, meaningful rhythms of farm life. She loved being outdoors, tending her garden, feeding the birds, and helping with the many daily chores that kept the farm running. She was a wonderful cook, known especially for her homemade bread, cinnamon rolls, Schmear kuchen, and sauerkraut and dumplings. Alice’s greatest joy was her family. She deeply loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and she was always there when someone needed her. Throughout her life, Alice’s faith was very important to her. She was a devout member of Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and the Christian Mothers Society. Alice will be remembered for her strong work ethic, her warm hospitality, and her beautiful smile that could brighten any room. She will be dearly missed. Blessed be her memory.

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