Oija, Gerda A. Age 97 of Anoka preceded in death by husband, Toivo. Survived by daughter, Katherine (Robert) Guetzko; grandchildren, Sharrie (Troy) Beckers and Adam Shroyer; and great-grandchildren, Shaun, Emalie & Christopher Beckers and Brooke Shroyer; great- great-grandchildren, Areiya, Aerith & Freya. Funeral service Monday, October 21, 2019 at 11 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 1 hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.