(September 1, 1916 - March 28, 2014)

George H. Nolte, 97 died Friday, March 28, 2014 at the Adams Health Care Center, Adams, Minnesota.

George Henry Nolte was born September 1, 1916 at Goodell, Iowa, the son of Henry and Veda (Christie) Nolte. He attended school and worked at a number of jobs. In December of 1940 he was married to Avene Hull at Des Moines, Iowa. They moved to Kanawha, Iowa and farmed. George spent three and a half years in the US Army during World War II. In 1950 the Nolte's moved to a 160 acre farm near Adams, Minnesota. George farmed the land and worked at a number of different jobs. They sold the farm and moved to a house they built in Adams. George retired and they sold the house and moved to the Cedar Court Apartments in Adams.

George was a member of the Marshall Lutheran Church and Adams Post #146 American Legion, where he was a member of the Funeral Escort and worked the chicken frys. He enjoyed reading and watching television.

George was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Alverta Petersen, Bernard Nolte, and Alvin Nolte.

He is survived by his wife, Avene Nolte, Adams, Minnesota, many nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the Marshall Lutheran Church with Pastor Jeremy Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Marshall Lutheran Cemetery with Adams Post #146 in charge of military rites. Visitation will be held at the church from 12:00 noon until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to the Marshall Lutheran Church or to Adams Post #146 American Legion. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral home website

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Marjorie Anderson, 85, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Marge will be dearly missed by her family and friends, who will remember her for her spirit, generosity, and love of family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lyle Dalton and Rosella Ila (Bothun) Knowlton; son, Craig Dean; E. Dean Anderson; and sisters, Mary Jane and Susan Knowlton. Marjorie is survived by her daughters Candace Faye Fish and Cassandra Jean Holmstrom, son-in-law Martin Holmstrom, and grandchildren Steven Dean Holmstrom and Margot Faye Holmstrom; brothers Richard (Nancy) Knowlton, of Vail, Colorado; Robert (Joan) Knowlton, of Scottsdale, Arizona; Gary (Mary) Knowlton, of Punta Gorda, Florida; and sister Carol Warfield, of Hudson, Ohio; as well as many special nieces and nephews.

Marge was born on July 22, 1928, in Preston, Minnesota. She graduated from Austin High School in 1947, and was honored by her classmates as homecoming queen in her senior year. She was employed at the Hormel Office where she met Dean, whom she later married and together raised three children. For many years, she was active in the Republican Party and served as office manager in Albert Lea for Congressman Tom Hagedorn. She worked at Wallace's and Younkers, where she made many wonderful friends. In 2001, she moved to Inver Grove Heights to be closer to her daughters and her grandchildren.

A memorial service at Crane Chapel in Austin will be held on Saturday, May 17. A notice about the service will be published closer to the date.

To share a memory or express condolences to the family, please visit the online guestbook at www.kandt-tetrick.com. Arrangements are by Kandt-Tetrick Funeral & Cremation Services, South St. Paul, Minnesota.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 29 MAR 2014

Funeral Notice: Marjorie Jean Anderson, 85

Marjorie Jean Anderson, 85, passed away on March 19, 2014. She was born on July 22, 1928.

Service: Please join the family for a memorial service celebrating Marge's life on Saturday, May 17, at Crane Community Church, 1111 9th St., Austin. Visitation is at 1 p.m. and the service is at 1:30 p.m., with refreshments afterward.

Memorials: Please send memorials to Crane Community Church or the Salvation Army.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, Monday, 12 MAY 2014

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Pending: Mildred M. Lunde, 93

Mildred M. Lunde, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, March 28, 2014, at Sacred Heart Care Center. Arrangements are pending with Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website 3/29/2014

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Mildred Marie Lunde, 93, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, March 28, 2014, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

Mildred was born on July 20, 1920, in Brookings, South Dakota, to Bernard and Lena (Torgerson) Cole.

Mildred married Orion Lunde on November 17, 1945, at the Moscow Lutheran Church. During World War II, Mildred worked at Hormel Foods. After Orion returned from the war they farmed near Moscow for several years before moving to Albert Lea where Mildred worked at Wilson Foods for more than 35 years. In her retirement, Mildred worked as a home health aid for a long time. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, watching birds, and traveling. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Mildred was known for her excellent homemade donuts.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, husband Orion, granddaughter Lori Ann, sister Arlene Draayer, sister Stella Day and brother Meredith Cole.

Mildred is survived by her daughters: Donna Mae Gullickson, of Austin; Stephanie (Rick) Smith, of Austin; grandchildren: Aaron (Sarah) Smith, of Austin; Ron Gullickson, of Missouri; Rick (Connie) Gullickson, of Missouri; Byran Gullickson, of Austin; Sofia, of Austin; great-grandchildren: Arianna, Kiara, Brianna, Christian, Joey, Kalani, Amanda, and Jason; great-great-grandchildren: Camden, Kyra, Katryna, and Mckenze; sisters: Lanora Ravenhorst, of Hollandale, Minnesota; Ina Mae Parr, of Austin; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at Moscow Lutheran Church with Pastor Matthew Williams officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 31 MAR 2014

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Marian Viola Walerak, 90, of Hayfield, Minnesota, died peacefully, March 28, 2014, at Susie's Place in Hayfield, after an eight year battle with Alzheimer's.

Marian was born on November 26, 1923, at home near Adams, Minnesota, the daughter of Gust and Nellie (Hartman) Anderson. The family later moved to Rose Creek, Minnesota. Marian attended school in Rose Creek and graduated in 1941. She attended Hamilton School of Commerce and graduated in 1943.

On September 4, 1948, she married George Walerak at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Rose Creek. They were married 56 years. The couple farmed near Rose Creek until 1957, when they moved to their farm near Hayfield. After George's death in 2004, Marian stayed on the farm and later moved to an apartment in Hayfield and then to Susie’s Place.

Marian was a devoted and proud farm wife working beside George on the family farm. She was a great cook, everyone was welcome, and no one ever went home hungry. She enjoyed many fun times with family and friends, traveling, camping, and fishing. Her grandchildren meant a lot to her and she was one of their biggest cheerleaders at their sporting events.

Survivors include three sons, Tom (Sharman) Walerak, of Hayfield; Jerry (Mary) Walerak, of Eagan, Minnesota; Bob (Rose) Walerak, Rose Creek; one daughter, Jayne (Tom) Thalhuber, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George, and four brothers, Laurence, Alvin, Oscar, and Herbert Anderson.

The family would especially like to thank the staff at Susie’s Place for the care and compassion during her stay with them. Marian was always happy and could be counted on for her beautiful smile.

Friends and family may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 150 2nd Street NE in Hayfield, MN and from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday April, 2, 2014, at the funeral home.

Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 105 2nd Street NE with Rev. Steve Peterson celebrating. Interment will be in St. Peters Catholic Cemetery in Rose Creek. The family prefers memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association or donor's choice.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 31 MAR 2014

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Joan R. Schmidt, 92, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, and formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died at her home after a brief illness on Tuesday, March 11, 2014.

Joan was born in Osage, Iowa, on January 6, 1922, to William and Kathryn (Ryan) Beland. In 1940, she graduated as valedictorian of her class from Stacyville High School in Iowa. She then attended and graduated from St. Marys School of Nursing in Rochester. Joan married Joseph Schmidt June 17,1944. She worked in various hospitals around the country when Joseph was in the Navy. After the war, they moved to Austin to start their family. Joan worked with Joseph at a glass shop that they owned for more than 30 years. In her later years, she worked at Sacred Heart Hospice and retired in 1988 as the director of nursing.

Joan treasured her family and especially loved taking care of her grandchildren. She enjoyed playing the piano, taking lessons well into her 80s, as well as traveling and playing bridge. She was very outgoing and social and had many friends over the years. She volunteered at the Philomathian Religious Bookstore and provided hospice care. After her retirement, she prepared meals for the priests at St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Joan is survived by her children; Kathleen (Jerry) Carney of Nevis, Minnesota; Barbara (Leonard) Garcia of Inver Grove Heights; Joseph Schmidt of Golden Valley, Minnesota; Christine Bushaw of Rochester, Minnesota; James (Rita) Schmidt of Maricopa, Arizona; Mary Frederick of North Branch, Minnesota; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a sister, Phyllis Schmidt of Inver Grove Heights, along with many nieces and nephews.

Joan is preceded in death by her parents, husband Joseph, siblings, Irene, Lucille, William, Frances, Margaret, Robert, Ralph, and a daughter-in-law, Deborah Norgaard.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 am, Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Queen of Angel's Catholic Church. Visitation will start one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials in Joan's name may be made to Sacred Heart Hospice or the charity of your choosing.

Online condolences www.mayerfh.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 31 MAR 2014

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Funeral Notice: Lawrence Wayne Guild, 80

Lawrence Wayne Guild, 80, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, March 30, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Austin.

Service: A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with The Rev. Marilee A. Benson officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held at the mortuary from 1 p.m. Thursday until the time of the service on Thursday

Interment: Interment will be at Cedar City Cemetery at a later date.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 1 APR 2014

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Lawrence W. Guild, 80

Lawrence Wayne Guild, 80 of Austin, Minn., died Sunday, March 30, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Austin.

Lawrence was born May 15, 1933, in Austin, the son of Clarence and Esther (Corwin) Guild. He graduated from Austin High School and from Riverland Community College with an associate's degree. Lawrence served four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He married Shirley Johnson on June 14, 1956, in Austin.

Lawrence worked as a printer operator at the Weyerhaeuser Plant in Austin for 38 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Lawrence enjoyed doing carpentry and he was a naturalist.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Esther and Minnie, brothers Ralph, Calvin and two infant brothers.

Lawrence is survived by his wife Shirley Guild, of Austin; daughters: Laura Guild, of Elysian, Minn.; Dorothy Guild-Canfield, of St. Paul, Minn.; son and daughter-in-law: John and Jennifer Guild, of Hastings, Minn.; grandsons: Daniel and Nolan Guild; brother: Henry Guild, of Aitkin, Minn.; sisters: Alice Meppen, of St. Paul; Ida (Charles) Jahren, of Austin; Evelyn (C.J.) Richards, of West Monroe, La.; nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with The Rev. Marilee A. Benson officiating. Interment will be at Cedar City Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held at the mortuary from 1 p.m. Thursday until the time of the service.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 2 APR 2014

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Pending Notice: Dorothy 'Dot' Meyer, 90

Dorothy 'Dot' Meyer, 90, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, March 31, 2014, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center. Arrangements are pending with Clasen-Jordan Mortuary.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 1 APR 2014

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Dorothy 'Dot' Meyer, 90 of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, March 31, 2014, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center, Grand Meadow, Minnesota.

Dorothy Jane Clayton was born October 4, 1923, at Ada, Minnesota, the daughter of Richard and Henrietta (Fick) Clayton. She attended school and was married to Clarence A. Meyer on June 18, 1944, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale, Minn. Dorothy was a housewife and mother. She was a longtime member of Our Savior Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir and was active in the ladies aid and women’s circle.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Henrietta Clayton, brothers, Donald, Robert and Gary Clayton and sisters, Pauline Clayton and Garda Kunkel.

She is survived by a son, Richard A. Meyer, of Winfield, Kansas; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl A. and Dennis Ree, of Austin; grandchildren, Jason (Michele) Ree, of Stewartville, Minnesota; Jesse ( Emily) Ree, of Austin; Alicia Ree, of Austin; great grandchildren, Madison, Peyton and Ashton Ree, brother and sisters-in-law, David and Judy Clayton, of Rochester, Minnesota; Roberta Clayton, of Brownsdale; Marilyn Clayton, of Cole Camp, Missouri; brother-in-law, Jesse Kunkel, of Concordia, Missouri; nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 4, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale with the Rev. Jeffrey J. Sage officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Brownsdale. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday and at the church for one hour before the service on Friday. Memorials may be directed to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Brownsdale or to the Lutheran Hour.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 2 APR 2014

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(January 31, 1931 - March 29, 2014)

U.S. Veteran

Stephen "Al" A. Penrod, 83 of Austin, MN, died Saturday, March 29, 2014 at St. Mark's Lutheran Home. The family is planning a celebration of life for a later date.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website, 1 APR 2014

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The memorial service for Kathleen Marie Koontz will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014, at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 28959 630th Avenue, Sargeant, Minn. with Rev. Ronald Prigge officiating.

Kathleen Marie Koontz, 67, of Brownsdale, Minnesota, passed away on March 31, 2014, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Kathleen was born on March 18, 1947, the daughter of Harry and Evelyn (Sorenson) Van Vliet in Decorah, Iowa.

Kathleen was united in marriage to Ronald Koontz on April 30, 1982, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She worked at Field Crest Care Center for 20 years and retired December 10, 2013. Kathleen's grandchildren were very special to her. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, sewing, and was an avid Packer fan.

Kathleen is survived by her husband, Ronald Koontz, of Brownsdale; two sons, Jason Johnson, of Brownsdale; Jeff (Patty) Johnson, of Mankato, Minnesota; stepson, Phillip Koontz, of Austin; six grandchildren, Selena, Juan, Bailey, Amber, Mike and Daniel. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 2 APR 2014

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Patricia (Ruth Ellen) Andresen, 93, died peacefully Friday, March 28, 2014, at home.

Pat was born June 23, 1920, to Claire and Mary (Lonergan) McCormick in Austin, Minnesota. She had one older brother, James. She graduated from Austin High School in 1938, and continued her education to become a radiology technician. She married Arthur Andresen July 30, 1942, in Austin. Later she worked in a variety of jobs close to home while she and Art raised four children. They bought their home in Richfield, Minnesota, in 1953, where she was able to stay until her death, with the live-in care of her oldest son, Jim, along with the support of the rest of her family.

It was important to Pat to be able to enjoy the comforts of her home and her beloved cat, Simon.

Pat was a wonderful mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, dear friend and neighbor. She was always supportive of the activities of her children, grand-children and great-grandsons. She was there for nearly every sports game, concert, play, recital, school program, graduation and more. She was famous for baking, especially cookies which she made on a weekly basis for many years. Pat shared her deep pride in her 100 percent Irish heritage with family and friends. She and Art hosted a St. Patrick’s Day party every year in their Richfield home starting in 1954, and he was happy to wear his Honorary Irishman badge. The tradition continued after his death in 1981, and she was well enough to enjoy her 60th annual St. Patricks Day celebration with family and friends on March 16.

Survivors include her children; Joan (Ben) Andresen-Ostfield, of Plymouth, Minnesota; Jim Andresen, of Richfield; Janet (Scott) Anderson, of Austin; and Mark (Patricia Smolka) Andresen, of Minneapolis; two grandchildren; Scott (Rachel) Andresen, of St. Paul; and Megan (Brandon) Kreps, of Moorhead; and four great-grandsons; Declan and Nolan Andresen, and Jaxon and Hendrix Kreps.

She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter-in-law Faye Andresen, parents and brother.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 4, at Assumption Catholic Church in Richfield. Interment immediately following the service in Assumption Catholic Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm. on Thursday, April 3, at the Morris-Nilson Funeral Chapel in Richfield. Condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.morrisnilsen.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 2 APR 2014

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Marlene 'Molly' Jensen, age 75 of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, March 31, 2014 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester.

Marlene Viva Bawek was born July 6, 1938 in Rose Creek, Minnesota, to Gilbert and Viva (Haney) Bawek. She graduated from Pacelli High School in 1956. On July 12, 1958, she was united in marriage to Donald Jensen at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. Molly worked as a floral designer for Johnson Floral, and then at the Austin Medical Center for 18 years as a medical receptionist. Molly and Don raised three daughters.

Don passed away on February 28, 1994. Molly loved flowers, gardening, reading books, and traveling. She also enjoyed attending the Austin Artist Series programs and symphonies. Molly will be remembered as the greatest grandmother ever. She spent so many wonderful times with her daughters and granddaughters.

Survivors include her daughters Carri Morse of Rosemount, Minnesota, Cathy (Christopher) Cahak of Mosinee, Wisconsin, and Shawn Sollie of Edina, Minnesota; four grandchildren Stephanie and Samantha Sollie, Courtney and Caitlin Morse; her mother Viva Bawek of Austin; sister Lavonne (Don) Dokken of Austin, brother Darwin (Maureen) Bawek, also of Austin; Don’s siblings Bonny, Alfred 'Jens,' Margaret, and Charlie. Molly was preceded in death by her father Gilbert Bawek and her sister Beverly Dahlback.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 4, 2014 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Father Mark Underdahl officiating. The Jensen family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at Worlein Funeral Home. Interment will be at a later date. Memorials in Molly's memory can be directed to the American Cancer Society or to the family.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website, 4 APR 2014

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Clayton Luvern Sorenson, 88, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday morning, April 3, 2014, at St. Marks Lutheran Home. He was born September 25, 1925, to Viggo and Annie (Jensen) Sorenson in Freeborn County, Minnesota. He attended Moscow Elementary School, District 29 through eighth grade and went on to Austin High School.

After his marriage to Eva Jeanette Bremseth on June 27, 1945, in Austin, they made their home on a farm in Moscow Township where Clayton loved working in the field, milking cows and raising Holstein steers. He “danced his shoes off” with Eva and followed Mel's Polka Stars around the area. He loved playing the accordion. Clayton also enjoyed woodworking and playing cards with friends and family. They traveled to Europe twice. A longtime member of Moscow Lutheran Church, Clayton moved to the Cedars in 2011.

Survivors include six children, Steven (Karen) Sorenson of Hayward, Minnesota; Lee (Mary) Sorenson of Collinsville, Illinois; Linda (James) Nord of Watertown, Minnesota; Brian (Janice) Sorenson of Austin; Annette (Duane) Schuler of Austin; Dean (Susan) Sorenson of Oakland, Minnesota; 14 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, one sister, Barbara Corbin of Irving, Texas; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eva; a brother, Kenneth and a brother-in-law, Robert.

Services will be held at Moscow Lutheran Church, rural Oakland at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2014, with The Rev. Matt Williams officiating. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and one hour prior to the service at church on Monday. Interment is at Fairview Cemetery, rural Oakland.

Memorials are preferred to Moscow Lutheran Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 4 APR 2014

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Helen Marie Thaden of Albert Lea, Minnesota, and formerly of Dexter, Minnesota, passed away on April 4, 2014, at the age of 91 years and 6 days. Funeral services will be held at the Dexter United Methodist Church on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 11:00. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, MN and one hour before the service at the church.

Helen was born to Lloyd and Alma (Schoentag) Bloomer March 29, 1923 in Faribault, Minnesota. Her mother was ill and passed away when Helen was three years old. Lloyd later married Katherine Luff who helped raise Helen along with Helen's brother Harold and sister Barbara on the family farm near Morristown, Minnesota.

Helen graduated from Morristown High School in May 1941 as valedictorian of her class. She attended Mankato Commercial College and then was employed first as a secretary for an attorney, and then as Deputy Clerk of Probate for a judge in Faribault. While attending college, Helen made the acquaintance of other girls who were attending either business or beauty school. Nine college friends began writing a "round robin" letter in 1945 to keep in touch. These treasured letters between friends continued almost 65 years.

One of these girls was Alma Thaden, and in January of 1942 Helen went home with her for a visit and met Alma’s brother Harold, who would be her future husband. Harold and Helen got engaged on March 29, 1943, Helen’s 20th birthday, and were married on April 14, 1945 at the Methodist Church in Morristown. After Harold completed his military service, they moved to the farm near Dexter on February 28, 1947. They farmed together for 25 years until renting it out in 1972. Helen helped by driving tractor, truck, or doing whatever was needed. She resided on the farm until moving to Bancroft Creek Apartments in Albert Lea in December of 2009, and more recently she resided at Prairie Senior Cottages, also in Albert Lea.

Harold and Helen spent the winters in Texas from 1979 to 2007, living in Brownsville, San Benito, and Harlingen, where they enjoyed the company of many good friends. Helen was very active in her church serving as church treasurer, Administrative Board Secretary, doing the advertising for the turkey supper for over 25 years, and singing in the choir. She was also known as the 'flower lady,' planting and tending the church flower beds for many years as well as bringing arrangements for the church altar.

Helen loved her flowers, tending extensive flower beds at her home with many varieties of perennials and annuals that she was always willing to share with others. She sewed and made Christmas stockings to send to children in Mexico and quilts for family and friends. Helen enjoyed a variety of craft projects including Hardanger, oil painting and jewelry making and gave many special items to family and friends. She started writing in a diary in 1941, and later wrote on a calendar, keeping a daily record of her life for 73 years. She loved taking pictures and was very organized and detailed in maintaining her many photo albums and scrapbooks. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Helen is survived by her children Russell (Merry) Thaden of Atchison, Kansas, Dennis (Mary Jo) of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, Beth (Bruce) Andersland of Emmons, Minnesota, 11 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren with several on the way, one brother Harold (Harlean) Bloomer of Morristown, Minnesota, one sister, Barbara Bloomer of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harold in 2007, and one grandson, Nicholas Chase.

Memorials preferred to donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent at www.worlein.com

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website, 5 APR 2014

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After a long struggle with multiple sclerosis, Cynthia Kay (Loecher) Johnson, 56, of Adams, Minnesota, died Sunday, April 6, 2014, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Cindy was born January 18, 1958, in Osage, Iowa, to Robert and Catherine (Hogeboom) Loecher. She graduated from Southland High School in 1976 and from the Austin VoTech in 1978. Cindy married Pat 'Pete' Johnson on May 30, 1987 at Osage, Iowa. She was a former bank teller at Farmers State Bank.

Cindy enjoyed scrapbooking, watching old movies, genealogy, traveling with her husband and spending time with family, friends and her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Catherine and Robert Loecher, brother Joseph Loecher, nephew Adam Gorski, nieces Hope Loecher and Jodi Oulman and father-in-law Lawrence Johnson.

Cindy is survived by her husband Pat "Pete" Johnson, of Adams, Minnesota; son: Chad (Dawn) Roe, of Riceville, Iowa; grandchildren: Peyton, Carson and Gavin; sisters and brothers-in-law: Lynn (Dana) Gorski, of Waseca, Minnesota; Bev (Jim) Kohner, of Winona, Minnesota; brothers and sisters-in-law: John (Tammy) Loecher, of Adams; James (Kathy) Loecher, of St. Charles, Minn.; Jeffrey (Jane) Loecher, of Adams; mother-in-law: Faye Johnson (special friend Johnnie Heinz), of Osage, Iowa; sisters-in-law: Vickie (Lynn) Brown, of Osage; Cindy (Dave) Bartusek, of Osage; brothers-in-law: Steve 'Redbone' Johnson (special friend Beth Dohlman), of Riceville; Mike “Mooney” (Betty) Johnson, of Stacyville; nieces and nephews.

Honorary bearers will be Anthony Kohner, Ben Loecher, Zach Loecher, Christopher Bill, Brian Gorski, Cory Johnson, Trevor Bartusek, and Ethan Brown.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 11, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Swaminatha Pothireddy officiating. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday and at the church for one hour before the service on Friday morning.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 8 APR 2014

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Rose M. Deutschman, 98, of Austin, died Monday, April 7, 2014, at the Adams Health Care Center.

Rose was born on September 5, 1915, in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Martha (Adler) Deutschman. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Marys Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls. Rose graduated from Lafayette High School in 1933. She went on to the University of Minnesota graduating in 1936 with a BS degree and later earned a master's degree at the University of Minnesota Duluth. She began teaching school in Lebanon, N.D. for one year; Janesville, Minn. for three years; and Wadena, Minn. for six years. She then taught mathematics at the High School and Middle School in Austin, for 32 years where she continued to make her home after retiring.

Rose traveled in Europe, Mexico and in the United States. She enjoyed many hobbies, spending time with family and friends at her lake home and camping. She was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church. Rose volunteered at a variety of church and community functions over the years.

Rose is survived by several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Paul Schirrick; brothers, Richard and Walter and a sister, Margaret Broderick.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:30 am, Thursday, April 10, 2014, at St. Edwards Catholic Church with Father Jim Steffes officiating. Burial will be at a later date at St. Joseph Cemetery in Red Lake Falls.

Online condolences www.mayerfh.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 8 APR 2014

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LEROY GIRL SUCCUMBS
AT ROCHESTER HOSPITAL

LeRoy, Minnesota - Funeral services for Donna Wells, 13, were tentatively set for Sunday at the Presbyterian church awaiting arrival of relatives. Burial in LeRoy cemetery.

She was born August 6, 1934, and died Thursday morning at St. Mary's hospital, Rochester, where she had been for two weeks with rheumatic fever. She was a student in the 8th grade and is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wells of LeRoy; three brothers: Wayne of LeRoy, Floyd and Donald of Los Angeles, California; a sister, Winnifred, of Waterloo; and her aged grandmothers, Mrs. C. Schwark of LeRoy and Mrs. J. Wells, Roswell, N. Mexico.

Globe Gazette, Sat. 3 APR 1948

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Funeral services for Norma Rich will be held 11 a.m.. Saturday, April 12, 2014, at the First Presbyterian Church in LeRoy, Minnesota, with Pastor Gary Titusdahl officiating. Burial will take place in the LeRoy Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2014, at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy, and one hour prior to the service at church.

Norma Rich, 92, of LeRoy, passed away Monday evening, April 7, 2014, in her home at Wildwood Grove, LeRoy, with her family by her side.

Being the oldest daughter of Robert and Hazel (Norman) Hall, Norma was born April 10, 1921, on a farm in rural Cumro, Nebraska. She attended school in Custer County through the 8th grade and graduated from Ord High School in 1939. After high school, Norma worked for Ord Photo Shop. On January 29, 1941, Norma was united in marriage to Harold H. Rich in Ord, Nebraska. They moved to Keurnne, Illinois, and worked for a farmer for six months. In December of 1942, the couple moved to Minneapolis. In 1942, they had a son, Ronald, and in 1945, they had a daughter, Diane.

In 1947, the family moved to LeRoy, and Norma lived there for the rest of her life. She and her husband owned several businesses in LeRoy and lastly a grain elevator in Chester, Iowa. She was the bookkeeper. In 1978, they sold their elevator business to their son, Ron and daughter-in-law, Sharon. Then Norma and Harold wintered in Mesa, Ariz., for 20 years until Harold’s health wouldn’t allow it. Norma was a member of the Presbyterian Church in LeRoy for more than 50 years. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 50 years. In 2001, Harold and Norma moved into Wildwood Grove. They both enjoyed living there. Norma enjoyed playing cards, having flowers on her patio, and helping out in the garden in the backyard. She will be missed very much by her family.

She leaves to mourn her son, Ronald (Sharon) Rich of LeRoy; daughter, Diane Domino of Apple Valley, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and sister, Carol Simpson of Loveland, Colo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Hazel, husband, Harold, son-in-law, Rex (Rusty) Domino, and sister, Gail Dawork.

Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 9 APR 2014

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Harold Eugene Jensen of Austin, Minnesota, and formerly of McIntire, Iowa, passed away on April 4, 2014. He was born to Charles and Nora Jensen on March 26, 1930, in Fountain, Colorado. Harold grew up in rural Nebraska.

Upon graduation from high school in Neligh, Nebraska. Harold attended Primary Mechanics School at the Technical Training Department of U.S. Naval Schools, Construction Battalion Center at the U.S. Naval Station in Port Hueneme, Calif. In December of 1949 Harold joined the U.S. Navy serving in Guam during the Korean Conflict. He proudly served his country until September of 1952.

Upon returning from his tour of duty, Harold married Arlene Elizabeth Ollendick on Nov. 26, 1952, in Cresco, Iowa. While serving in the Navy, he had acquired unique talents as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic, later using these skills to build a life-long career that spanned more than 50 years.

Harold enjoyed fishing, camping and vacationing with his family. He was well known for his passion for gardening and was called upon many times to share his problem solving experience and may have bragged a time or two about his garden’s plentiful harvest. He took immense pride in sharing everything he lovingly grew. Harold and Arlene enjoyed many years on their acreage north of McIntire, which they referred to as "Bailey." It was here that Harold was able to let his gardening skills flourish.

Harold is survived by his wife of 62 years, Arlene of Austin; five children, Harry (Deb) Jensen of Riceville, Iowa; Bob (Jan) Jensen of Decorah, Iowa; Patty (Chris) Jones of Mountain Home, Idaho; Jolene (Cliff) Knowles, of Urbandale, Iowa; Barb (Darrell) Kraft, of Austin; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and a sister, Joyce Sakha of Omaha, Neb. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; a beloved daughter, Donna Lewis Jensen; two brothers, Bud and Dwaine; and three sisters, Ruth, Opal, and Fern.

A private memorial service for Harold will be held at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at 11 a.m. May 16, in Des Moines, Iowa. There will be a celebration of his life for family and friends at the Riceville Community Building 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014.

Memorials can be directed to the local Veterans of Foreign Wars or the Wounded Warriors Project.

Thank you to all who touched Harold's life. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at the Cedars of Austin, the staff at ComforCare, and the Hospice Care staff for their loving commitment to the care and comfort of our loved one.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 9 APR 2014

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Robert Clyde Wentzel, age 75 of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday, April 7, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, Saint Marys Campus.

He was born September 1, 1938 in Austin, to James and Maude (Sweazey) Wentzel. Robert grew up and lived in Austin, most recently at the Twin Towers and Whispering Pines Ranch. His favorite pastimes were writing poetry, following the stock market, walking, and visiting with people.

Survivors include his sisters, Dixie Wytaske of Lansing, Minnesota, Nettie Greenman of Rock Island, Illinois; brothers, James Wentzel of Bishop, Georgia, Guy (Debbie) Wentzel of Duluth, Minnesota; and nieces and nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents James and Maude Wentzel, sisters Gloria Wentzel, Jessie McGonigle, Dorothy Theuer, Viva McGonigle; brothers Dave "Bud" Wentzel and Paul Wentzel.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday April 19, 2014 at Grandview Cemetery in Austin, with Mr. Leonard Blake officiating. Interment will follow. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website, 9 APR 2014

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Naomi K. Ressler, 89, of Elkton died Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Mitchell County Regional Medical Center, Osage, Iowa.

Naomi Kratz Derstein was born June 13, 1924, in Hatfield, Pennsylvania; to Wallace and Mary Ellen (Kratz) Derstein. She grew up in Hatfield, and graduated from Hatfield High School. She earned her nursing degree at Grand View Hospital, and worked in a clinic in Harmon, W.V. Naomi then went to France to work as a registered nurse in a children's home for the Mennonite Central Committee. Naomi returned to the United States and earned her bachelor's degree in nursing at Eastern Mennonite College in Harrisonburg, Virginia; while continuing to work.

On July 24, 1954, she was united in marriage to John Ressler in Lansdale, Penn. Naomi worked as an R.N. at York Hospital in Pennsylvania, and the couple farmed in Pennsylvania for 16 years before moving to Minnesota in 1974. In Austin, Naomi worked as an R.N. at St. Olaf Hospital for 13 years, and she and John farmed near Elkton.

In February 2006, they moved to Cedar Court Apartments in Adams, Minnesota, and then back to their son's farm in 2008. Naomi was a hard worker who enjoyed her career as a nurse, and in her free time she enjoyed reading. John passed away August 4, 2012.

Survivors include her children John Ray (Lisa) Ressler of Elkton, Minnesota; Mary Ellen (David) Dreher of Millville, Minnesota; Timothy Lee (Karen) Ressler of Free Union, Va.; eight grandchildren; sisters Ruth (Earl) Alderfer, Esther (David) Freisen, and Mary Derstein, all of Pennsylvania; Miriam Miller of Colorado; Martha (Wayne) Marcho of Pennsylvania; and Rachael (Chip) Leatherman of Virginia; sisters-in-law Diu Derstine of Canada; Lois Derstein and Ruth Ann Derstein, both of Pennsylvania.

She was preceded in death by her parents Wallace and Mary Ellen Derstein, her husband John Ressler, five brothers Harvey, Nelson, Henry, Paul, and Wally, and her step-mother Emma Gross.

Funeral services will be held at the Pleasant View Mennonite Church in North Lawrence, Ohio on Monday, April 14, 2014. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2014, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin. Memorials in Naomi's honor can be directed to recipient of donor's choice, or to the Ressler family. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 10 APR 2014

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Joan Elizabeth (DeSart) (Block) Meyer unexpectedly passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester at the age of 82. Fortunately she was able-bodied, in good spirits and lived an active and vibrant life until her passing.

Joan was born on September 20, 1931, in Lake City, Iowa to Virgil and Ila (VanScoy) DeSart. As a young child, Joan and her family moved to Austin, Minnesota, where she graduated from AHS in 1949.

Shortly after graduation she began her working career with Hormel as a teletype operator. In 1951, she married Kenneth Block and was happily married for 32 years before his passing in 1983. After many years raising her family, in 1978, she returned to work with Hormel in the insurance department. Joan met and married Robert Meyer in 1986 and in 1988 she retired.

She was active at the First United Methodist Church, where she was baptized, confirmed, married, and volunteered in various roles for her entire life. Joan was also active in the Eternal Order of the Eastern Star in which she served as Worthy Matron, and she proudly volunteered at Austin Medical Center, where she served as President of the hospital auxiliary and worked for many years in the gift and coffee shop.

Joan loved socializing and playing bridge with friends. She and Bob enjoyed traveling with each other and with friends. They took many road trips around the country visiting friends and relatives and enjoyed several "Mystery Trips." But nothing brought her greater joy than spending time with her large family and especially hosting family gatherings during holidays. Joan was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Jean (DeSart) Riggs and Lair DeSart, husband Kenneth Block, and son-in-law John Herron.

Joan is survived by her loving husband for 28 years, Robert Meyer, of Austin; her children Jody (Greg) Hegedus of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; Steven (Bette) Block of Prior Lake, Minn.; and Brian (Suzanne) Block of Stillwater, Minnesota; grandchildren include: Keely Herron, Andrew (LeAnna) Herron, Stephen Herron, Donna (Peter LaBate) Block, Rush Block, Dane Block, Evan Block, Hayden Block and Carina Block; four great-grandchildren; stepchildren: Roberta Meyer of Lee's Summit, Mo.; Rebecca Bernard of Reno, Nevada; Roger Meyer of San Lorenzo, Calif.; Rhonda (Charlie) Rivera of Long Beach, Calif.; eight step-grandchildren; brother and sisters-in-law: Wesley (Shirley) DeSart of Austin; and Doris DeSart of Rochester; nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Marilee Benson officiating. Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 18, and at the church for one hour before the service on Saturday morning.

Memorials may be designated to First United Methodist Church.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 10 APR 2014

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(April 3, 1951 - April 9, 2014)

Craig A. Gosha, 63 of Rochester, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died Wednesday April 9, 2014 at the Golden Living Center Rochester East.

Craig Alan Gosha was born April 3, 1951 at Austin, Minnesota, the son of Vernon L. and Jean E. (Ross) Gosha. Craig graduated from Austin High School, where he was a basketball player. He attended the University of Minnesota. Craig served in the US Air Force. For seventeen years he worked for IBM in Minneapolis, MN. He later became a Mortgage Broker with Wells Fargo Banks in Minneapolis.

Craig was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Jean Gosha, Austin, Minnesota, brothers, Mike (Sue) Gosha, Austin, Minnesota, Doug Gosha, Rochester, Minnesota, Tom Gosha, Austin, Minnesota, sister, Mary Gosha, Rochester, Minnesota, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunt, LaRae Rarer, St. Paul, Minnesota.

A private family service will be held with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary website

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Dennis Norman Hollerud, 64, of Austin, Minn., died Monday, April 7, 2014. He was born on May 5, 1949, in Austin, to Norman and Marjorie (Weber) Hollerud. He graduated from Austin High School in June of 1967, and then attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, for several years. In 1971, he went to work for Hormel Foods Corporation until he experienced mental health challenges. He then worked at Cedar Valley Rehab Center.

Denny married Karen Vesterso on October 2, 1980. He lived in Austin at Betty Dugan’s house in 2007, and then at Reflections beginning in March of 2009. In January of 2014, he moved to Rochester to receive dialysis and to be close to his fiancée, Cathy Burrichter. Cathy is the daughter of Donald and Mary Burrichter. Despite dealing with many health issues, Denny maintained his positive attitude. He died peacefully at Golden Living Center East in Rochester. Denny’s kind and gentle nature was an inspiration to many and he will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his fiancée, Cathy Burrichter of Rochester, his former wife Karen Hollerud of Austin; his mother Marjorie Halverson, also of Austin; his sisters Sandy Chaby (Ron Fields) of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Diana (Joseph) Hollerud Brown of Raleigh, N. Carolina; Lana Hollerud (Terry Zabel) of Austin; Cindy Seavey (Ken Pallas) of Burnsville, Minnesota; his brother John (Deanna) Hollerud of Coon Rapids, Minnesota; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Norman Hollerud, his step-father Ron Halverson, nephews Zachary Chaby and Beau Zabel.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor William Odermann officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald, Friday, 11 APR 2014

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Evelyn L. Loucks, 97, of Adams, Minnesota, formerly of Rose Creek, Minnesota, died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at the Adams Health Care Center.

Evelyn Louise Breitzman was born March 18, 1917, in Lura Township, Grant County, South Dakota, the daughter of Ernest and Emma (Selchert) Breitzman. She attended country school at Lura Township.

Evelyn married Raymond Franklin Loucks on April 14, 1947, at Mankato, Minnesota. The Loucks farmed in the Dexter area until retiring and moving into Rose Creek in 1969.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Dexter Township where she served as a Sunday school teacher. Evelyn was a 4-H leader and she enjoyed crocheting, sewing and gardening. She was a wonderful cook and she loved to bake and decorate cakes. She also liked to play Scrabble and read. Evelyn was known for writing letters and Christmas cards and she had a great love for birds and animals.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Raymond Loucks in 1981.

Evelyn is survived by her sons, Michael Loucks, Rochester, Minnesota; Benjamin (Nan) Loucks, St. Paul, Minnesota; daughters: Neoma (Dan) Gregor, Circle Pines, Minnesota; Rachel Loucks Fenicle, Chicago; four grandchildren: Jayson, Heidi, Keith and Ted Jr.; six great-grandchildren: Andrew, Sean, Katelyn, Morgan, Madison and Mathew; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. David Fleischmann officiating. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary for one hour before the service on Tuesday morning.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 12 APR 2014

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Pending notice: William O. Nelson, 94

William O. Nelson, 94, of Austin, Minnesota died Friday afternoon, April 11, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus, Rochester, Minnesota.

Memorial services are pending with the Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 12 APR 2014

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William O. Nelson, age 94, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Friday April 11, 2014 of natural causes at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

Bill was born April 6, 1920 in Sanborn Iowa to Enoch and Ellen (Johnson) Nelson. He attended school in Sanborn, met and married Ruth Steuck on June 9, 1940 and farmed in Iowa until 1950. They moved to Minnesota, settled and farmed in Waltham where they were happily married for 74 years. To this union two children were born, Dennis Nelson and Vicki Steen. Bill retired from farming in 1970 and moved to a house in Austin, Minnesota. Bill was a good natured family man and a dedicated farmer.

He is survived by his loving wife Ruth Nelson of Austin, Minnesota, and children Dennis (Diane) Nelson of Waltham, Minnesota, and Vicki (Lowell) Steen of Blue Earth, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; Troy, Terri, Todd, Toni, Alan, Amy and April, thirteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, three sister-in-laws and many other wonderful relatives and friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Art Nelson, sister-in-law Erna Nelson, five sisters, Elsie Eide, Gladys Koenen, Evelyn Dummett, Vi Wilhite and Doris Moore and five brother-in-laws.

A private family service will be held after cremation with Rev. Jeff Sage, officiating. Memorials may be sent to Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 411 West Main Street, Brownsdale, MN, 55918. Condolences may be mailed directly to Ruth Nelson or expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. Worlein Funeral Home is handling his arrangements.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home

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Funeral Notice: Violet P. Kerling 95

Violet Pauline Kerling, 95, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday April 12, 2014, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Home.

Service: Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday April 16, 2014, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with the Rev. Brian Krueger officiating.

Visitation: Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church for one hour before the service on Wednesday.

Interment: Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 14 APR 2014

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Violet Pauline Kerling

(August 12, 1918 - April 12, 2014)

Violet Pauline Kerling, 95 of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, April 12, 2014 at St. Marks Lutheran Home.

Violet was born August 12, 1918 at Charter Oak, Iowa, the daughter of Otto and Anna (Christiansen) Miller. Violet moved to the Austin area and was married to Edward Kerling on December 4, 1948. She worked in the cafeteria at the Geo. A. Hormel Co. Violet was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She and Ed enjoyed traveling throughout the United States. She loved to read, crochet and bake Christmas cookies. Violet enjoyed anything involving children and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edward, parents, brothers, Gerald, DeWayne and Leonard and two grandchildren.

Violet is survived by her daughter, Carol Ann (John) Perkins, Bloomington, Minnesota; sons, David (Janice) Jepsen, Wamego, Kansas, Jerry (Renee) Jepsen, Plano, Texas; daughter: Terry Hagen, Austin, Minnesota; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 16th at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with the Reverend Brian Krueger officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary and at the church for one hour before the service on Wednesday.

Source: Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home website, 14 APR 2014

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Pending Notice: Yvonne L. Hammer, 84

Yvonne L. Hammer, 84, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday morning, April 13, 2014, at Creasy Springs Health Care Campus in Lafayette, Indiana.

Services are pending with Worlein Funeral Home of Austin and will be announced at later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 14 APR 2014

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Yvonne L. (Hildreth) Hammer 1929-2014

Yvonne L. Hammer, age 84 of Austin, Minnesota died Sunday morning, April 13, 2014 at Creasy Springs Health Care Campus in Lafayette, Indiana.

Yvonne Lucille Hildreth was born October 28, 1929 in Austin, Minnesota, to Russell and Mable (Beck) Hildreth. After her 1948 graduation from Austin High School, she attended Austin State Junior College. On August 13, 1949 Yvonne and Lloyd Hammer were united in marriage at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin.

Yvonne was employed by Austin Public Schools, where she worked as a secretary and then Registrar at Austin High School for 23 years. A charter member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, she was active in many church activities over the years. She enjoyed attending musical events of all kinds, supporting the Packers with her husband Lloyd, spending time at the cabin on Lake of the Woods, and visiting her grandchildren. Yvonne also enjoyed over 60 years of treasured friendships as a member of 'Card Club' with lifelong girlfriends from her Austin High School graduating class. She especially loved animals and had numerous pets that lived well into old age.

Survivors include her children Suzanne (John L.) Larson of Lafayette, Indiana, and Brian (Joanna) Hammer of Acworth, Georgia; three grandchildren, Anna (Kevin) Nolan, Olaf (Kate) Larson, and Rachael Marty; one great-grandson, Kevin John Nolan; her sister Carol J. Markham of Mason City, Iowa; and three nieces and a nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents Russell and Mable Hildreth, her husband Lloyd Hammer, and a brother-in-law Donald Markham.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday May 9, 2014, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, with Rev. Karen Behling officiating. Visitation with coffee and refreshments will take place from 9:30 a.m. Friday until the service. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery immediately following the service. Memorials can be directed to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Austin, the Alzheimer's Care Coalition in Lafayette, Indiana, or to the family in memory of Yvonne. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website

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Yvonne L. Hammer, 84

Yvonne L. Hammer, 84, of Austin, Minn., died Sunday morning, April 13, 2014, at Creasy Springs Health Care Campus in Lafayette, Indiana.

Yvonne Lucille Hildreth was born Oct. 28, 1929, in Austin, Minnesota, to Russell and Mable (Beck) Hildreth. After her 1948 graduation from Austin High School, she attended Austin State Junior College. On Aug. 13, 1949, Yvonne and Lloyd Hammer were united in marriage at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. Yvonne was employed by Austin Public Schools, where she worked as a secretary and then Registrar at Austin High School for 23 years. A charter member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, she was active in many church activities over the years.

She enjoyed attending musical events of all kinds, supporting the Packers with her husband Lloyd, spending time at the cabin on Lake of the Woods, and visiting her grandchildren. Yvonne also enjoyed more than 60 years of treasured friendships as a member of 'Card Club' with lifelong girlfriends from her Austin High School graduating class. She especially loved animals and had numerous pets that lived well into old age.

Survivors include her children Suzanne (John L.) Larson of Lafayette, Ind., and Brian (Joanna) Hammer of Acworth, Ga.; three grandchildren, Anna (Kevin) Nolan, Olaf (Kate) Larson, and Rachael Marty; one great-grandson, Kevin John Nolan; her sister Carol J. Markham of Mason City, Iowa; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Russell and Mable Hildreth, her husband Lloyd Hammer, and a brother-in-law Donald Markham.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday May 9, 2014, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin, with Rev. Karen Behling officiating. Visitation with coffee and refreshments will take place from 9:30 a.m. Friday until the service. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery immediately following the service. Memorials can be directed to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Austin, the Alzheimers Care Coalition in Lafayette, Ind., or to the family in memory of Yvonne. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, Sat., 03 MAY 2014

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Stanley G. Cimmiyotti, 75, of Sargeant, Minnesota, died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Prairie Manor in Blooming Prairie.

Stan was born August 13, 1938, in Iowa to Joe and Helen (Fischbach) Cimmiyotti. He married Carol Heimer on Aug. 27, 1961, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. Stan worked at the American Can Company in Austin and he was manager for Sargeant Grain Company. While working there, he met Merle Lund. Those two started up S-M Trucking which he eventually took sole ownership. Stan also owned Sargeant Welding and Machine for many years. For the past 13 years, he worked as a security guard for Securitas in Austin. Stan retired in July 2012.

Stan loved flying his own plane, gardening, camping, and fishing with his family. He took many trips to California to visit his grandchildren. One of his favorite events was attending the Air Show in Oshkosh, Wis. He spent his spare time working at his shop.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Cimmiyotti, Sargeant; children, Kevin (Pam) Cimmiyotti, Vacaville, Calif.; Kelli Cimmiyotti (Robert Crabtree), Sergeant; Kristal Cimmiyotti (Michael LaVelle), Austin; grandchildren, Tyler Cimmiyotti and Jessica Cimmiyotti, Vacaville; Logan LaVelle, Austin; sisters, Jackie (Paul) Ritter, Charles City, Iowa; Lois (Kenny) Reuter, Dubuque, Iowa; Leola Brady, Monticello, Iowa; Marlys Bade, Roseville, Minnesota; brothers, Ron (Janet) Cimmiyotti, Charles City, Iowa; Gordy (Sandy Nelson) Cimmiyotti, Stacyville, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant granddaughter.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hayfield with Father Steve Peterson officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home and the family will also greet friends at a luncheon following the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Hayfield.

A great big thank you to the Prairie Manor staff. You were all so wonderful and caring. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 14 APR 2014

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Stanley G. Cimmiyotti 1938-2014

Stanley G. Cimmiyotti, 75, of Sargeant, Minnesota, died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Prairie Manor in Blooming Prairie.

Stan was born August 13, 1938, in Iowa, to Joe and Helen (Fischbach) Cimmiyotti.

He married Carol Heimer on Aug. 27, 1961, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. Stan worked at the American Can Company in Austin and he was manager for Sargeant Grain Company. While working there, he met Merle Lund. Those two started up S-M Trucking which he eventually took sole ownership. Stan also owned Sargeant Welding and Machine for many years. For the past 13 years, he worked as a security guard for Securitas in Austin. Stan retired in July 2012.

Stan loved flying his own plane, gardening, camping, and fishing with his family. He took many trips to California to visit his grandchildren. One of his favorite events was attending the Air Show in Oshkosh, Wis. He spent his spare time working at his shop.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Cimmiyotti, Sargeant; children, Kevin (Pam) Cimmiyotti, Vacaville, Calif.; Kelli Cimmiyotti (Robert Crabtree), Sergeant; Kristal Cimmiyotti (Michael LaVelle), Austin; grandchildren, Tyler Cimmiyotti and Jessica Cimmiyotti, Vacaville; Logan LaVelle, Austin; sisters, Jackie (Paul) Ritter, Charles City, Iowa; Lois (Kenny) Reuter, Dubuque, Iowa; Leola Brady, Monticello, Iowa; Marlys Bade, Roseville, Minn.; brothers, Ron (Janet) Cimmiyotti, Charles City, Iowa; Gordy (Sandy Nelson) Cimmiyotti, Stacyville, Iowa.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and an infant granddaughter.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hayfield with Father Steve Peterson officiating. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 21, at Mayer Funeral Home in Austin and the family will also greet friends at a luncheon following the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Hayfield.

A great big thank you to the Prairie Manor staff. You were all so wonderful and caring.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 17 APR 2014

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John Griffith Newlin, 89, of Austin, Minnesota, died Monday April 14, 2014, at his residence at The Cedars of Austin.

He was born Dec. 24, 1924, in Viola, Iowa, to Harry and Edna (Griffith) Newlin. After his 1942 graduation from Viola High School in Viola, Iowa, John served in the U.S. Army from July 1943 to April 1946. He was employed as a timekeeper for the Milwaukee Railroad Company for more than 37 years.

On March 31, 1956, he was united in marriage to Blanche Frances Kraft at First Methodist Church in Anamosa, Iowa. A veteran of World War II, John was a member of the American Legion and the First United Methodist Church in Austin, and enjoyed attending and serving there. In fact, he set up the hearing aid program and the name tag program at First Methodist. In his spare time, John also enjoyed working crossword and Sudoku puzzles, playing board games with friends, and traveling every year with Blanche.

Survivors include his wife, Blanche Newlin of Austin; daughters, Connie (Allan) Krejci of Minneapolis; Suzanne Newlin of Ill.; and Susan (Steve) Sanderson of Northfield, Minn.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; special nieces; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Edna Newlin and three sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at First United Methodist Church in Austin with The Reverend Marilee Benson officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at church. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin with military rites by American Legion Post 91. Memorials in honor of John can be directed to recipient of donor’s choice. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 15 APR 2014

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Mark Olaf Nelson, 61, son of Merle and MaryAnn (Dahle) Nelson, died Saturday, April 5, 2014, from complications of diabetes while away in Emmett, Idaho.

Born on October 13, 1952, in Austin, Minnesota, Mark grew up in Rose Creek, Minnesota. In 1970, Mark graduated from Rose Creek High School and continued his studies in science at Mankato State University where he graduated in 1974. He married the love of his life, Michelle McCall, of Mankato, Minnesota, on June 29, 1974. Later, they moved their small family to the Seattle, Washington, area where they have been living for the past 36 years. Mark was an active employee at the Boeing Company in Renton, Washington, where he worked as a manufacturing engineer in Engineering Design Methods & Knowledge – Design Tools & Processes until his passing.

Known for his quick smile and his great sense of humor, Mark was an active nature enthusiast and an active Mariners’ and Seahawks’ fan. His favorite past-times were playing cribbage, exploring nearby beaches, nature, bird-watching, and working in the yard. Also, he enjoyed traveling to warm and exotic locations. He was a loving husband and father as well as a doting grandfather. Never was he happier than when he was spending time with his family and friends. He will be truly missed by everyone who knew him.

Mark is survived by his wife, Michelle, of almost 40 years; two sons, Aaron (Lisa Carrigan) Nelson of Sumner, Wash.; and Kyle (Krystle Highsmith) Nelson of Newport News, Va.; five grandchildren: Isaac (16), Morgan (14), Alexander (12), Xavier (5), and Kalen (4) Nelson; his father, Merle Nelson of Austin; siblings, Neil (Leslie Hagen) Nelson of Richfield, Minn.; Lori (Dale) Siegfreid of Austin; and Bryce (Kellie Reuter) Nelson of Rose Creek, Minn.; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mark was preceded in death by his mother, MaryAnn; and grandparents, Helmer and Ronelia (Easton) Nelson and Ole and Ella (Asklakson) Dahle.

Visitation will before 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 18, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church in Lyle, with a one hour visitation before the service. Pastor Lydia Mittag will be officiating. Interment will be at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Cemetery.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 16 APR 2014

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Edward M. Zurbriggen (Michael), 66

Edward M. Zurbriggen (Michael), 66, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away March 28, 2014, at his home after a long illness of COPD.

He was born on July 9, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from John Marshall High School, Rochester, Minnesota, in 1965 and attended college in Rochester, Minnesota and University of Minnesota in Duluth.

On Septembre 6, 1968, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Darlene (Dee Dee) Gerber at St. Augustine Church in Austin, Minnesota. After moving to Phoenix in 1971, he was employed at J.C. Penney Company and retired from management in 1996.

Survivors include his loving wife, Dee Dee of Phoenix; three wonderful and loving children: Jeffrey (Susan) Zurbriggen of Phoenix; Julie (Jay) Culton of Chandler; Jeana (Keith) Yingling of Phoenix; eight wonderful grandchildren: Abigail, Alexa, Nikolas, Amelia, Cole, Hannah, Olivia, and Easton; parents Edward F. and Rita Zurbriggen of Sun City; a twin sister Sheila Carlson of Minnesota; two brothers: Jim Zurbriggen of Surprise; and David (Tammi) Zurbriggen of Queen Creek; brother-in-law Dean (Dawn) Gerber of Minnesota; sister-in-law Kaye Gerber of Minnesota and many other relatives and friends.

Michael wrote himself:

There are not enough meaningful words, nor near enough time to tell you how blessed my life has been. My pride and joy, a wife who was giving, loving, caring, beautiful, and intelligent, selfless of her own needs throughout our lives. The rock of our family! No greater wife, woman, mother, grandmother or friend ever lived. Honey, I love you with all my heart and I thank you for being a part of my life.

My three beautiful, successful and intelligent children, you provided me with the utmost pride, throughout my life. Mom and I loved every precious moment we ever had with all of you. You made being parents a true joy throughout your lives. I love you more than you will ever know.

Eight beautiful grandchildren, who cried silently when I hurt, laughed when we laughed and brought joy to me and every person's life they touched. They picked me up so many times without ever knowing, I only needed their presence to make a difference.

I will be with you all, always and forever! All my love, Mike, Dad, and G-Pa Z.

Source: Austin Daily Herald website, 17 APR 2014

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Obituary

Donna Mae Winkels, age 80 of Lyle, died Thursday April 17, 2014 at the Spring Valley Assisted Living facility.

She was born May 12, 1933 to Henry C. and Catherine (Sternburg) Bauch in Cresco, Iowa. At the age of two, following her mother’s death, the family moved to LeRoy where she made her home with Fred and Phoebe Nelson and their daughter, Della. Donna attended school there and graduated in 1952.

On February 14, 1953, she was united in marriage to Benjamin Winkels of Adams. They made their home in and around Austin. Donna was active in scouting for a number of years and received the Silver Scout Award. She was very active in the VFW Auxiliary where she cooked for many years. She went through the chairs and served as President of Auxiliary 1216 for three terms. She also served on District President in 1980 and 1981. Donna enjoyed raising her family and working with the young and for the Veterans organization. She enjoyed all her grandchildren, craftwork, cooking, her flowers, the Cardinal bird, and enjoyed collecting Cardinal figurines.

Surviving are her sons, Richard (Carol) Winkels of Grand Forks, North Dakota; Michael (Patti) Winkels of Prescott Valley, Arizona; Dwaine (Dawn) Winkels of Albert Lea; daughters, Debra (Larry) Callahan of rural Lyle; Linda (Kevin) Hansen of rural Austin; Robin (Larry) Wangen of Albert Lea; sister, Jewell Ruud of Spring Valley; fourteen grandchildren, seven great, great grandchildren; two due in the fall of 2014; sister, Jewel Ruud of Spring Valley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben on April 11, 2002; her parents; 3 step brothers; one step sister and a foster sister.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2014 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin with Deacon Richard Aho officiating. Visitation is from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment is at Calvary Cemetery in Austin. Condolences may be expressedto the family online at www.worlein.com.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website

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Donna Mae Winkels, 80, of Lyle, Minnesota, died Thursday April 17, 2014, at the Spring Valley Assisted Living facility.

She was born May 12, 1933, to Henry C. and Catherine (Sternburg) Bauch in Cresco, Iowa. At the age of 2, following her mother’s death, the family moved to LeRoy, Minn., where she made her home with Fred and Phoebe Nelson and their daughter, Della.

Donna attended school there and graduated in 1952. On Feb. 14, 1953, she was united in marriage to Benjamin Winkels of Adams. They made their home in and around Austin, Minn. Donna was active in scouting for a number of years and received the Silver Scout Award. She was very active in the VFW Auxiliary where she cooked for many years. She went through the chairs and served as President of Auxiliary 1216 for three terms. She also served as District President in 1980 and 1981. Donna enjoyed raising her family and working with the young and for the veterans organization. She enjoyed all her grandchildren, craftwork, cooking, her flowers, the cardinal bird, and enjoyed collecting cardinal figurines.

Surviving are her sons, Richard (Carol) Winkels of Grand Forks, N.D.; Michael (Patti) Winkels of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; Dwaine (Dawn) Winkels of Albert Lea, Minn.; daughters, Debra (Larry) Callahan of rural Lyle; Linda (Kevin) Hansen of rural Austin; Robin (Larry) Wangen of Albert Lea; sister, Jewell Ruud of Spring Valley, Minn.; 14 grandchildren, seven great, great grandchildren; two due in the fall of 2014; sister, Jewel Ruud of Spring Valley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben on April 11, 2002; her parents; three step brothers; one step sister and a foster sister.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2014, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin with Deacon Richard Aho officiating. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment is at Calvary Cemetery in Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com

Austin Daily Herald, 18 APR 2014

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Obituary

Peter George Reshetar, age 90 of Austin, died Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the New Richland Care Center. He was born March 27, 1924 in Brainerd, Minnesota, to George and Helen (Stenech) Reshetar. He attended school [to be a] mechanic. Peter proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1943 until 1946, serving in World War II as an 82nd Airborne paratrooper. On September 3, 1946, Peter married Grace Lettie Thompson in Minneapolis, MN. Early in their marriage, Peter and Grace moved from Minneapolis to Austin. The couple raised two children. Over the years, he was employed by Usem's, and then Sears until his retirement. Peter enjoyed being active and spent his leisure time woodworking, camping, fishing, hunting, and helping Grace with gardening and canning. He kept a beautiful gladiola garden. Grace passed away in February 2009.

Peter is survived by his children Ronald (Janet) Reshetar of Alden, Minnesota, and Judy (Ronald) Lunt of Barrington, IL; seven grandchildren, Eric (Christine) Lunt, Brian Lunt, Christian (Lissa) Lunt, and Blake (Susan) Lunt, all of Illinois, David (Lori) Hensche, Daniel (Amanda) Hensche, both living in Minnesota, and Bethanie (Shelton) Crowder of Kentucky; 17 great-grandchildren Jessica, Maya, Trevor, Charlie and Lucy Lunt, Ashley (Sean) Casey, Desiree', Amanda, Dalton, Gianna, Lucas, Callen, and Erica Hensche, La'Keisha, LaKira, LaTrel, and LaNeyah Crowder; five great-great-grandchildren Peyton, Sean Aaron, Anastyn, and Jude Casey, and Aria Joy Hensche; a brother, William Reshetar of Minneapolis.

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Helen Reshetar, his wife Grace Reshetar, his brothers John, Joseph, Harry, and George, his sisters Helen, Mary, and Anne.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday April 22, 2014 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 21 at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 91 and V.F.W. Post 1216. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials can be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, or to the family in memory of Peter.

Source: Worlein Funeral Home website

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