Eva Launer

Eva Launer, age 88 of St. Paul, passed away February 9, 2012. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. Eva was a very generous caring person, always helping and standing up for others. She worked as a Geriatric Social Worker, was a leader and active member of the Jewish Community, served on the St. Paul JCC board for many years, president of Parents for Integrated Education in the 60’s, and was an activist for many progressive and political causes. Eva was a gracious host, major supporter of the arts and a world traveler. Preceded in death by parents, Maurice & Fannie Birnberg. Survived by husband, Robert; brother Herman Birnberg; children, Susan Launer Johnson (Jim), Richard Launer (Amy Sadoff), Cynthia Launer (Will Thomas) and Michael Launer (Lesli Launer Hines); grandchildren, Jeffrey Rothmeyer (Brandee), Julie Rothmeyer(fiancé Brian Jorgensen), Zack and Sasha Launer, Zoe Hines, Max and Avery Launer; great grandchildren, Jayden and Brielle Rothmeyer. A special thank you to Dan Reed for all his help with Eva’s care. Funeral service SUNDAY 2 PM at MOUNT ZION TEMPLE, 1300 Summit Ave., St. Paul. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Launer Family Fund at the St. Paul J.C.C., Jewish Family Service of St. Paul, Alzheimer’s Association, or the donor’s favorite charity. SHIVA 7000 Gleason Rd., Edina (7PM Sun., Mon., and Tue.)