Meredith Kay Waterman

Meredith Kay Waterman, 78, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Meredith was born November 7, 1942 in Winona, MN the daughter of Frank and Antoinette (Hansgen) West. She graduated from Cotter High School and the College of St. Teresa in Winona. She began teaching elementary school in Winona. She was united in marriage to Robert Waterman on August 15, 1970 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Winona. They made their home in Rochester, MN. Meredith taught elementary school for the Pine Island School District until 1974 when she stayed home to care for her growing family. She enjoyed flower gardens and planting her window boxes, spending time at the lake cabin, traveling, decorating the house for Christmas, entertaining and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Meredith fought many illnesses with dignity and grace over the last twenty years. She is survived by her husband, Robert Waterman of Rochester, MN; daughter, Melissa (Steve) Keinath of Minneapolis, MN; son, Nick Waterman of Edina, MN; five grandchildren, Garrett, Liam and Sam Keinath, Kenny and Thomas Waterman. She was preceded in death by her parents. Private services for Meredith will be held Saturday, March 20, 2021 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rochester, MN followed by a private reception. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to The Michael J. Fox Foundation - for Parkinson's research or The American Macular Degeneration Foundation. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Waterman family; to share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranznandvinefh.com