Nels "Bud" Rustebakke passed away August 22, 2004 at the age of 75. Retired employee, FMC & Korean War Vet. Preceded in death by parents & 4 brothers. Survived by loving wife & best friend, Orpha, of 50 years; sisters, Elsie O'Donnell, Rolla, ND & Carol (Gerald) O'Donnell, Apple Valley; nieces, nephews, best buddy, Don Hanson and numerous friends & relatives. Service was held Friday at 10AM at Salem Lutheran Church, 28th St. & Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Bud and his wonderful wife Orpha were neighbors of mine when I lived in South Minneapolis. We all saw each other ocassionally and kept in contact after my moving from South Minneapolis to Cologne.
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Richard B. "Dick" Schultz age 71 of Maple Plain died peacefully at home surrounded by his family Sept. 18, 2004 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Dick was a graduate of Mound High School, served in the US Naval Submarine Service and retired from Thiele Engineering Co. after 40 years. He loved and was dedicated to his family and the Maple Community. He had been a 30 year member of the Volunteer Fire Department, chaired the Old Timers Reunion Committee and was a 48 year member of American Legion Post 514. He will be greatly missed by Marlene, his wife of 51 years; daughters, Susan Schultz, Lee Ann Schultz; son, Scot Schultz & Libby Heaps; grandchildren, Cory Schultz & fiance, Shannon Marquardt, Tia Schultz, Angie (Nicholls) Minarik & husband, Corey; great-granddaughter, Athena Schultz; sister, Deloris Cole and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service 10:30 AM Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church of Maple Plain, 558 County Road 110, Minnetrista
Dick was a part time policeman when I began my law enforcement career with the Maple Plain Police Department. Dick had a great sense of humor and was a real joy to have known and worked with. I can't begin to recall all of the great times that we had together when we were both 'off duty' and he invited me to join his family at their lake cabin on Lake Independence. .
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Duane D. Bittle, age 94 of Hopkins, passed away on Sept. 19, 2004. Born June 1, 1910 in Iowa Falls, IA. Brought up in Springfield, MN. Graduate of Hamline University. Taught for many years as a high school teacher and golf coach in the Wayzata school system. Preceded in death by first wife, Marguerite; parents; and sister. Survived by wife, Dora; daughter, Mary (Tom) Field; son, Thomas (Helen) Bittle; step daughter, Carol (Gary) Obermiller; step son, Richard (Sharon) Pryd; grandchildren, Amanda McCarthy, Brian Field, and Gordon Bittle; 7 step grandchildren; 5 great- grandchildren; and 5 step great-grandchildren. Duane enjoyed golf, travel, dancing, woodworking, gardening, and bridge. Memorials preferred to donor's choice or to Methodist Hospital Hospice.
Mr. Bittle was my high school biology teacher. He taught me that disecting frongs wasn't in my career's future. He also coached my high schools golf club. Little did he know at that time that same excuse is being used by teachers throughout the world so they can leave the books and acedemics behind and hit the links.
Joe "Sticks" Simota, Sr. passed away March 5, 2005 at the age of 76. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2005 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Le Center. Burial wwas at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Le Center. Funeral arrangements with the Le Center Funeral Home.
Like George Steinhagen, Joe also attended every one of the 'DELTA DICK' Listener Appreciation Get Togethers and helped provide all of the Old Tyme Music that we all love. This is a photo of Joe at the 'DELTA DICK' Listener Appreciation Get Together held in January 2004.
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George J. Steinhagen, age 74, of Waconia. Survived by loving wife, Jean; children and spouses, Renee and Harold Justinen of Kelowna, B.C., David and Kelley Steinhagen of Hopkins, Paul and Kathleen Steinhagen of Waconia; grandchildren, Nancy, Blake, Dustin and Clint; sisters, Elaine, Toni and Rosemary. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
George attended every one of my 'DELTA DICK' Listener Appreciation Get Togethers and helped provide all of the Old Tyme Music that we all love. This is a photo of George at the 'DELTA DICK' Listener Appreciation Get Together held in January 2004.
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Albert C. Ringate, "KOJCG" lifelong resident of Minneapolis, passed away March 23, 2005 at the age of 77. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Donna; children, Wayne (Bonnie), Laura Hanmer, Lynn Pointner (Troy), Warren (Barb), James, Lisa Sandin (Jeff), Becky; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Arline, Marilyn, Joyce, Jane; brother, Tom; stepmother, Lu. Preceded in death by parents, Gilbert & Francis. Al served in the Merchant Marines during WW II; worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, and retired from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department. Dearly missed by all his children. Interment was Friday, March 25, 2005 at 11:30 AM, Fort Snelling National Cemetery
I worked with Al as a radio dispatcher when I first began working for the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department on October 20, 1969. He taught me alot about life, was a great friend and co-worker and also was the liasion for the Mobile Amateur Radio Corps (MARC) of Hennepin County; a group of dedicated ham radio operators who volunteer their services..
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Scott County (Minnesota) Deputy Sheriff Jon F. Niemann, age 37, of Prior Lake died December 30th, 2003 of a vehicular accident. Survived by wife, Lorrie Niemann; sons, Matt Dunlap and Nick Niemann, all of Prior Lake; mother, Aileen Niemann of St Paul; father, Raymond (Judith) Niemann of Pequot Lakes; sister, Jennifer (Willard) Willette of Woodbury; nieces, Elizabeth Nie mann and Amber Blomster; step brothers, William Blomster and James Blomster; and many relatives and friends. Funeral service was Monday, January 3, 2004 at 11 AM at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Mpls. Memorials preferred to Jon F. Niemann Memorial Fund, c/o Wells Fargo Bank, 16817 Duluth Ave, Prior Lake, MN 55372.
William M. Aagaard, age 74 of Minnetonka, passed away on November 4, 1998. Served as a Deputy for the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department for 20 years. Owned and operated two grocery stores, avid golfer and bowler, Vice Commander of VFW Post #5632 and the Ritual Team. Member Vestland Sons of Norway Lodge, Elks Lodge #44 and West Hennepin Golf League which he formed and ran. Survived by loving wife Oriette of twenty-three years, children William Jr., Robert, Elizabeth & Mary Ann, step-children Rebecca Quaid and Michael Stenson. Also survived by several grandchildren and one great- grandchild as well as many friends. Services were held Monday November 9, 1998 at 11AM at the First Lutheran Church of St. Louis Park where Bill was actively involved.
Bill was my partner when we both worked for the Hennepin County (Minnesota) Sheriff's Department. In addition to my many wonderful memories of working with Bill, I recall when he and I extradited, without incident, a prisioner from Witchita, Kansas back to Minneapolis who had been charged with murdering his wife and three small children.
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Robert Stevens Long, 66, of St. Louis Park and St. Augustine, FL died at his residence in Florida on March 21, 2005. Survived by wife Phyllis, son Alan and numerous extended family members. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a masters degree in microbiology. Upon graduation he moved to the east coast and did research at Yale. He returned to Illinois where he received his medical degree. He moved to Minnesota where in 1972 he became a staff doctor at Hennepin County Medical Center, where he helped to modernize care for emergency patients. He became director of prehospitalization emergency medical services at HCMC. He taught medical students, new doctors, ambulance drivers, police officers and firefighters. He helped form and served on the volunteer Metrodome first aid team. He retired from HCMC in 1998 and moved to St. Augustine, FL. He also completed a dream of being a certified aircraft mechanic. He also was heavily involved in Boy Scouts during the 80's. He enjoyed home remodeling, building and fixing computers. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on April 29 at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, 5025 Knox Av. S., Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the family for the Ernie and Bernice Ruiz Professorship in Emergency Medicine at the University of Minnesota.
I remember Dr. Long for his tireless efforts while he worked at HCMC. I met him while I was a dispatcher for the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department about the time that the 'paramedic concept' and Metro West EMS Communications System was being introduced to ambulance services throughout Hennepin County. I also attended many seminars that he conducted for Police, Fire and EMS personnel. I have very fond memories of both Dr. Long and Dr. G. Patrick Lilja (who is now the director of the E.R. at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale.) Dr. Long touched many lives and he and Dr. Lilja are the reason why Hennepin County has an EMS system that is second to none. Both are dynamic, untiring individuals who Hennepin County can be very proud of and Hennepin County residents have them to thank for making the delivery of emergency medical services streamlined and efficient. Thanks to both of them.
I remember working at radio station KCHK in New Prague (Minnesota) when Deputy Niwman was killed. Being a former law enforcement officer, I was very saddened.
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Patricia A. Benver, age 70, of Maple Grove, formerly of Wayzata. Survived by husband, John (Jack); children, Melanie McDonald & husband Mark, John Benver Jr. & wife Renee, Melinda Benver & husband Mike Skogquist, Claudia Benver, Joseph Benver & wife Cindy, Jeremy Benver & wife Nancy; 11 grandchildren; brother, Donald Dosmann; sister-in-law, Georgia English & husband Earl; brother-in-law, Maurice LaStrange; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pat was involved in charities such as Helping Hands at St. Raphael's and distributing food for the NEAR Food Shelf in Crystal. Mass of Christian Burial was at the Church of St Raphael, 7301 Bass Lake Rd. Crystal. Interment Glen Haven Cemetary.
Pat was the wife of Jack Benver, the Hennepin County Deputy Sheriff's that is responsible for my entering law enforcement. I knew Pat because of my association with Jack and she was a wonderful wife, mother and friend.
"Dispatcher; 890 10-7"
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Harold F. Nieman, age 85, of Mpls. passed to the Lord on April 28th. Born in Grey Eagle MN. US Army Veteran WWII First Armored Division. Owned and operated Nieman's Service Station in Ft. Snelling. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Ardyce; children Daniel (Kathy), Larry (Kate), Lynda (Larry Feder) Sorensen, Tom (Liz), Cindy Drummond, Mark; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; many relatives and friends. Memorial Service Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at 10:30AM at Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701 East 50th Street Mpls. Gathering one hour before service. Interment Ft. Snelling.
I first met Harold back in the 1970's when I was living in south Minneapolis. Many of the deputies that also worked for the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department brought their cars to Harold's garage to be repaired. Because I only lived a short distance from Harold's shop at Fort Snelling, I always went to him and we became friends.
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Betty Joan (Rubert) Fortin, age 78 of Plymouth. Died peacefully May 1, 2005 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Preceded in death by beloved grandson, Robbie Raguet. Survived by her husband of 58 years, the love of her life, Philip, and their children and spouses, Pamela (Frank) Sanchez, Paula Raguet (Philip) Keintz, Philip (Lisa), Rob (Deb), Jana (Randy) Paschke, Tim (Beth); her cherished grandchildren, Mark Fortin-Reed, Christian (Jill), Danielle, Christopher, Cassandra and Nicole Fortin, Michael Raguet, Stephen, Erica and Joelle Paschke; and unborn great great grandchild; her aunt, Elizabeth Sharp; brother- in-law, Clifford Fortin. Betty was born in Ottumwa, IA on Jan. 30, 1927 to Roy and Rue Rubert. At age 2, her family moved to the Parkers Lake area, where she resided for the rest of her life. Her parents and sisters, Barb Nelson and Pat Lebo, preceded her in death. Betty loved art, rocks, animals, recipes, camping, playing cards and music. She was the first majorette at Wayzata H.S., a lifelong member of Messiah United Methodist Church, where her service was held at 11AM on Thursday, May 5, 2005.
Betty and her husband Phil were neighbors of my family when we moved to Plymouth (Minnesota) in the winter of 1953-1954. The whole area was basically farmland with just a few houses scattered here and there. Of the many fond memories of the Fortin's that I have, the one that stands out the most is their buiding an in-ground swimming pool in their backyard; it was the first one in the area. The other thing I remember is taking my dad's 8MM film projector up to my bedroom on the second floor of our house and showing my family's home movies out my bedroom window onto the side of the Fortin's house. My idea back in the early 1950's became what is now known as the outdoor movie theater.
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Archie Walter Sonenstahl, age 73, passed away peacefully May 9, 2005. Born in Hamel, Minnesota, resided in Plymouth and spent his summers up at the lake home in Motley, Minnesota on Lake Shamineau. Owner/ operator of several businesses including Wayzata Bait & Tackle and Outdoor Living snowmobile dealership, Hamel area milk truck driver and a Hamel and Plymouth Fire Dept. volunteer. He served with the Army as a military police officer, a West Point instructor and was stationed in East Africa. A member of the American Legion Post 394, VFW Post 5903 and the Knights of Columbus. A former member of St. Joseph's in Medicine Lake and St. Anne's in Hamel. An active member of St. Bartholomew's in Wayzata. He was a retired Detective of Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. He served 33 years for the Sheriff's Office in divisions of Jail, Radio, Traffic and Rescue Squad. Spokesman and videographer for IPRA Rodeos and some PRCA. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, Rodeo, trips south in the RV with family and friends and riding his tractor in the lake. Survived by loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Agnes (Toots); sons, Robert (Kathy), William (Lisa), Timothy (Lonna) and Thomas; daughter, Diane (Ben) Eby; grandchildren, Lisa, Tony, Andy, Tyler, Dalton, Josey, Parker and Logan Sonenstahl and Kiana and Kaleb Eby; sister, Marna (Duane) Smith; many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Preceded in death by parents Fritz and Gladys Sonenstahl; sister, Lila (Gayle) Hamel; brother, Darrell (Sandra) Sonenstahl. Memorials to donor's choice or a cancer center. Special thanks to Hillcrest Health Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, May 13, 2005 at 10 AM at the Church of St. Bartholomew, 630 E Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata. Interment Ft. Snelling.
I first met Archie while I was recuperating from being hit by a car in my senior year of high school. Eventually, I also became a deputy with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department and was assigned to the Communications Division. Archie was subsequently promoted to Detective in the Criminal Division within the Sheriff's Department and we continued to have many memorable, professional encounters during our law enforcement careers.
Of his many traits that I especially enjoyed was the way that Archie could remember (and relate) all of the details of the many, many cases he investigated (and solved). Archie was 'one of a kind'!
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Martin J. "Marty" Quinn, age 69, of Cologne on June 27, 2005. Survived by loving wife, Patricia; sister, Marion (Leon) Wellman; brothers, James (Linda) Quinn Jr., Eugene Quinn, Bernard (Diane) Quinn; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Leonard (Rose) Hoen Jr., Daniel Hoen, Constance (John) Foley Jr., Roger (Carol) Hoen, Janice (Dennis) Konerza, Richard (Kim) Hoen. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10:30 AM, St. Bernards Catholic Church, Cologne. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 PM at the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia; 952-442-2121 and also 1 hour prior to the Mass at the church. Vigil Prayers at 7:30 PM Wednesday evening. Interment was in the Church Cemetery
I met Marty many years ago after moving to Cologne. He always was a pleasure to be around and talk with and will be missed by his many friends, his family and his loving wife Pat..
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm Free. - I'm following the path God laid for me.
I went to Him when I heard Him call. - I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day - To eat, to run, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way. - I simply had to go away.
If my parting has left a void, - Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a walk, a kiss. - Ah yes, these things I, too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow. - I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much. - Good friends, good times, my master's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. - Don't lengthen it now with undo grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me.
God wanted me now. He set me Free!
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Robert McLane, age 82, born March 29, 1922, died in the presence of his family after a long illness on Nov. 17, 2004. He was survived by his wife of 62 years, Laura Virginia; his brother, Lawrence and wife Ione of Willmar; his children, Gerald (Trish) McLane, Patricia (David) Younkin, Lynae (Bob) Grossman and LaVonne Pingry; 8 grandchildren, Shawn, Deanna, Kathleen, Laura, Lisa, Brent, Jill and Jessica; and 5 great-grandchildren. Robert was raised on a farm near Renville, MN. His parents Rueben and Kate preceded him in death. At the young age of 29 he was appointed Chief of Police of Willmar, MN, a position he held for 10-1/2 years. He was a 1954 graduate of the FBI National Academy in Washington D.C. In 1961 he was appointed jail consultant for the State of MN inspected jails and penal institutions. He then took the position of Chief Jailer of the Hennepin County Jail and was instrumental in remodeling the 70-year-old facility. Robert and his wife Virginia were the last family to reside in the apartment on the 5th floor of the Hennepin County Courthouse. They were trendsetters in Mpls. downtown living. He ended his career as Undersheriff of Hennepin County under the term of Sheriff Donald Omodt. Mr. McLane, a veteran of World War II, was active in many civic organizations and community affairs. He served on several Governors' Advisory Councils including the Governor's Commission on Crime and the Governors' Commission on youth, president of Willmar PTA and chairman of the Minnesota State PTA Committee on Youth, member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scout Counselor, Kiwanis and an officer of several fraternal organizations including the Fraternal Order of Masons. He and Virginia retired to their beloved acreage on Sunset Lake near Deerwood, MN. There, together they tirelessly built a beautiful home of split rock and rustic cedar all done by their own hands. They planted raspberries, strawberries, concord grapes and a vegetable garden to feed a small town. They, with the help of family, planted 35,000 small pines, which now leave a towering, verdant memorial to a man who always thought big. Robert was a gregarious, generous, hard working man with no boundaries of love for his family and life. He lived life large and will be greatly missed, but his lessons of life will live long with his family. Go to your woods and lake dear father, and until we meet again we'll keep planting those pines for you. Interment at Fort Snelling Veterans Cemetery, Friday, December 3 at 10:45 AM with a memorial service following at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church at 12 Noon, 511 Groveland at Lyndale, Mpls, 612-871-5303. Memorials preferred to Nature Conservancy of Minnesota, 1101 West River Parkway, Suite 200, Minneapolis, 55415, 612-917-2240.
Funeral services were held and a memorial fund established for Lino Lakes police officer Shawn Silvera, who was Tuesday night, September 6, 2005 during a high-speed chase on Interstate Hwy. 35W.
Visitation from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2005 at Epiphany Catholic Church, 11001 Hanson Blvd. in Coon Rapids. Funeral service September 12, 2005 at 3 p.m. at the church.
Donations may be sent to the Shawn Silvera Memorial Fund, Lino Lakes State Bank, 7449 Village Dr., Lino Lakes, MN 55014. For more information, call 651-785-9320.
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John K. "Jack" Dorfer, age 62 of Wayzata, passed away September 10, 2005. Preceded in death by his parents, John J. & Ella. Jack owned and operated the Wayzata Lawnmower Shop in Wayzata for over 30 years, and was a proud member of the Wayzata Volunteer Fire Dept. for 40 years. He was a loving father, grandfather and husband. The collection of stories, memories and artifacts of his life will remain in the hearts and minds of his family and friends forever. Survived by daughter, Kelly Heide & husband Craig, and grandsons, Keaton and Camden; and daughter, Michelle; Jack's wife, Marlys; sisters, Barbara Paetzel & husband Roger, Sharon Moe & husband Harold, and Marlys Ann; many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at 11 AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 115 Wayzata Blvd. W. in Wayzata, with visitation Tuesday, September 13, 2005 between 5-8 PM at David Lee Funeral Home in Wayzata, and also 1 hour prior to service at church. Private family interment Greenlawn Cemetery, Wayzata. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.
John was a friend of mine while we were attending Wayzata Elementary and High Schools. He was a tall blonde and somewhat skinny kid, like me (tho, I wasn't as tall.) For that reason, when our 6th grade (I think) class presented the play RIP VAN WINKLE, I played the 'young Rip' and John played the 'older Rip' after he woke up from his twenty year siesta. We both graduated and went our separate ways but when I moved back to Plymouth in 1985, we reestablished contact. The reason for that reestablished was because my lawn mower quit working and I needed someone I could trust to fix it. John was that person. A great guy who'll be surely missed.
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name' sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: For thou art with me;
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou annointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.
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Gary B. Cheswick, age 59, of Minnetrista, passed away September 12, 2005. Preceded in death by twin brother, Terrance. Survived by daughters, Michelle Witte & husband Scott, Raquel Williamson & husband Tyler; son, Terry; grandson, Tyler Edworthy; brothers, Phillip Cheswick & wife Mara, Dan Jongeward & wife Karen; sister, Susan Hinmon & husband Jeff; special friend, Jan; and many other loving relatives and friends. Gary was born December 11, 1945 in Riverside, CA. Served in the Army from 1962-1965 during the Berlin Crisis. He began his 32 year career as a police officer in 1968 with the Minnetrista reserve force and in 1969 became one of six officers with the city of Orono. In 1995 became the Chief of Police for Orono and retired in 2001. Gary was a wonderful father, grandfather, and friend- he will be deeply missed. Funeral service Friday, September 16, 2005 at 11 AM at Minnetonka Lutheran Church, 16023 Minnetonka Blvd. Visitation Thursday, September 15, 2005 between 5-8 PM at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata and 1 hour before the service on Friday at church. Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
I have a lot of great memories about my good friend Gary. When I first met him, I was a Maple Plain Police Officer who was scheduled to go to work for Orono PD in 1969. At the 'last minute', I decided to remain with Maple Plain and Gary was hired to fill the position in Orono that I was going to take. When he learned that he was going to be hired by Orono, Gary forgot that his small son Terry was taking a nap and he raced raced out of their house in Robbinsdale en route to the Orono Village hall to meet with Chief Jerry Ross. When he returned home, Terry was still sleeping.
I had a lot of professional and social contact with Gary and thoroughly enjoyed his great company and sense of humor.
Lloyd W. "Britt" Brittain, age 81 of Buffalo, formerly of Bloomington, Minnesota passed away on September 25, 2005. Retired in 1980 from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Dept. after 34 years of service. He was the last surviving retired Deputy Sheriff hired by Earl Brown. Preceded in death by wife, Violet. Survived by wife, Clara; children, Lana Herida, Dean (Sheryl) and David (Kathy); 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and cousin, Gerald Cox. Funeral service Friday, September 30, 2005 at 3 PM at Washburn- McReavy Werness Brothers Chapel (2300 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington). Visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment Dawn Valley Memorial Park
I remember Britt from my days of working with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. When I first met him, I was a deputy assigned to the Communications Division and Britt worked in the Warrant Division. Britt was a great guy and everyone enjoyed his subtle sense of humor. My sympathies to Britt's family..
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Curtis Toge Hjertstrom, age 73, of Northeast Minneapolis. Preceded in death by wife, Virginia (nee Kelzenberg). Survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Member of Columbia Heights VFW Post #230 and Tri City American Legion Post #513. Visitation Wednesday, November 9, 2005 from 4-7 PM at Washburn-McReavy Northeast Chapel. Private interment Hillside Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy Northeast Chapel 2901 Johnson Street N.E.
Curt and I worked together in the Warrant/Fugitive Division of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office back in the late '70's and early '80's. He was always a lot of fun to work with and when I retired from the Sheriff's Office, Curt was in charge of the Extradition Process. Interestingly enough, when Curt's dad died back in about the late 70's, I bought his house on a Contract for Deed from Curt. I don't remember Curt or his wife Virginia having any kids and I visited both Curt and Virginia on occasion at their home in Northeast Minneapolis.
Ruth J. Clemensen, age 69, of Cologne. Survived by husband, Bob; children & spouses, Jody & Tom Luebke, Julie & Randy Sicheneder, Jeff & Julie Clemensen; 7 grandchildren. Services Wednesday, 12 noon, Faith Lutheran Church, Waconia. Visitation Tuesday, December 20, 2005 from 4-8 PM, Johnson Funeral Home, Waconia, 952-442-2121 and 1 hour prior to the service at church. Chapel Service 7:30 PM Tuesday evening. Interment Faith Rutz Lake Cemete
I first met Ruth when I was selling PRIMESTAR Satellite Television back in 1994-95. Her and her husband Bob lived out in the country just northwest of Cologne. When we decided to install our wood burning stove, it was Ruth's husband Bob, and his brother, that did the 'brickwork' for the hearth. The wood stove was replaced by a new corn burning stove in the fall of 2005 and now, as then, everytime we look at the hearth, we think of Bob and his wife Ruth.ry.
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Elaine L. Wolter, age 62 of Arlington on January 23, 2006 at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. Born February 5, 1943 in Green Isle Township. Elaine graduated as valedictorian in 1961 from Arlington-Green Isle High School and served as Office Manager for many businesses after graduation. Most recently, she worked at the Cenex C-Store in Cologne.
Elaine was a lover of science fiction and romance. She liked to ice fish, play sheep head and assemble puzzles. She enjoyed working with her mother with baking, gardening and candy making. Elaine was a member of the New Rome Night Owls Home Extension Group and a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Green Isle Township and was active in it's organizations.
Elaine is survived by her husband Randy of Arlington, son Joseph of Le Sueur, Daughter Rachel and husband Eric Wirtz of Cologne, three grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at Zion Lutheran Church in Green Isle Township
Elaine was one of the nicest people that anyone could ever meet. I remember meeting her in one of my many daily trips into the Cenex Convenience Store in Cologne. Elaine was always a pleasure to talk to and had a never-ending smile and warm, pleasant greeting for everyone.
Elaine's unexpected death came as a totally unexpected shock to me. Never did I, or anyone else, have any inkling that Elaine would be suddenly taken away from all of her many relatives and friends.
With her passing, Elaine has reminded us all of just how fragile life really is. A wonderful woman with a cheery smile, a positive outlook on life, a pleasant person to have had the honor of knowing; that's how I'll always remember Elaine.
Although she will surely be missed, her warm personality will always be remembered by everyone whose lives she touched..
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Raymond P. (Buck) Warzeka, age 89, of St Bonifacius, formerly Geneseo, ND. Survived by wife, Olive; son, Jim, both of St Bonifacius. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, Sept 6, 2002 at 11 A.M., St Martin's Catholic Church, Geneseo, ND. Visitation Wednesday from 5-8 P.M., St Boniface Catholic Church Fellowship Hall, St Bonifacius with vigil prayers 7:30 P.M. Further visitation 1 hour prior to the Mass at church. Interment St Martin's Cemetery. Arrangements with Johnson Funeral Home, Waconia 952-442-2121.
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Olive L. Warzeka, age 87, of Waconia. Survived by loving son, Jim; sisters, Jenness Kragnes and Jean Underhill. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, February 18, 2005 at 11:00 AM, St. Martin's Catholic Church, Geneseo, North Dakota. Visitation Friday 5-7:30 PM, Johnson Funeral Home, Waconia, 952-442-2121 and 1 hour prior to the Mass at church. Interment Church Cemetary.
I first met Ollie and Buck back in the winter of 1994-1995 when they and their only child, Jim, lived in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota. I was to their home a few times but the 'shining jewel' of their lives was their cabin on Lake Waverly. Most of their summers were spent at 'the lake' in their cozy cabin that has just recently been renovated.
Most recently, Ollie worked with her son Jim at Custom Formulations in Cologne. Many times I recall walking into Custom Formulations and being greeted by Ollie. She always had a nice smile and a good work for everyone.
Ollie is now with back, once again, with her loving husband of many years, Buck, but her memory will live on forever.
Margaret Helen Fuchs, age 87, of Eden Valley, passed away March. 12, 2006. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 11 AM at Church of Our Lady in Manannah, 57382 CSAH 3, Grove City, MN 56243. Visitation 4-8 PM Wednesday and one hour prior to the services Thursday at the church.
I first met Margaret about fifteen years ago and visited her a few times since then. Last summer when I visited her, I dropped off some disks of my Old Tyme Music Internet Show for her to enjoy. Later, she called me and said how much she enjoyed my show and the music I played.
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Sergeant James W. Anderson (J.W.) was shot and killed August 31, 1982 while answering a domestic disturbance call at an apartment complex on Rice Street. As he entered the apartment building lobby, the suspect shot him in the chest three times. The man then fled and took hostages in the local post office before committing suicide.
Sergeant Anderson had worked in law enforcement for thirteen years and worked for the six man Wayzata Police Department for only one year. Prior to joing the Wayzata Police Department, Sergeant Anderson worked for the Police Department in Minnetonka, a neighboring community to Wayzata. He was killed on his 36th birthday and is survived by his fiancee and three sons.
I first met J.W. when he worked for the Minnetonka Police Department and I was a dispatcher for the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department. Jim was a good cop who had many friends and was a credit to law enforcement.
When former Minnetonka Police Detective Dave Brehm was hired as the Police Chief in Wayzata, J.W. left the Minnetonka Police Department and became an officer for the Wayzata Police Department and rose to the rank of Sergeant.
Harold W. Sauter, age 76 of Cologne. Survived by loving family, wife, Bernette; children, Russell, Kristi (Craig) Pexa, Donna (Mark) Stacken; 5 GC; sisters, Ethel and Gladys. Services Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 11AM at Zion Lutheran Church, Benton Twp, Cologne. Visitation Johnson Funeral Home Waconia 952-442-2121 Friday 4-8 PM and at church 1 hour prior to the service. Chapel Service 7:30 PM Friday. Interment Methodist Cemetery Cologne.
I first met Harold and his family in July of 1988 while looking to purchase land 'out in the country' on which to build our new home. Harold and his family had been farmers in this area for many years and had decided to sell some of their land. We were fortunate enough to learn about it and purchared our current property, just outside of Cologne, from the Sauter family.
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Erick (Rick) Engh, died Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at the age of 79 in Leesburg, Florida. Rick was a former resident of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters Helen Haertzen and Irene Monahan/Cann. Survived by Patricia, his wife of 59 years; 7 sons; Rick (Kristi Synsteby), Jeff (Renee), Jim (Julie), Dave (Cheri), Steve (Karen), Tim (Rene), Terry (Shelly); 16 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Rick was especially proud of his sons and their commitment to family. He served his country in World War II and the Korean War. He was a Brooklyn Park police officer for 24 years before moving to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for 8 years. Rick also served on the Brooklyn Park City Council for 12 years. Visitation was Monday, April 17 from 9:30 to 10:00 am, service at 10:00 with lunch following at Glen Cary Lutheran Church, 15531 Central Avenue, Ham Lake, 763-434-5695. Interment was at 2:00 pm at Fort Snelling.
It was while I was pursuing my career in law enforcement with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office that I first met Rick. I don't recall if I knew him or not when he was a Brooklyn Park policeman but I sure do remember attending his C.J.I.S. classes when he was an instructor for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. He was a great and cordial person who really 'knew his stuff'.
Robert J. 'Bob' Blaha, age 70 of Blakeley. Born February 20, 1936, passed away July 5, 2006. Survived by wife Lois, daughters Mary (Tom) Fix, Susan (Lyle) Gerdes, Karen (Pete) Fix, Amy (Paul) Ruehling and Jody Blaha, sons Noah (Cathy) Blaha, Josh (Jen) Blaha and Mike Blaha. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, nephew Paul Diers, Sister-In-Law Marge Blaha and Aunt Kathleen Blaha. Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:30AM on Monday, July 10, 2006 at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church with Father Clem Burke officiating. Casket bearers were Paul Diers, Tom Fix, Pete Fix, Lyle Gerdes, Paul Ruehling and Roger Malz. Interment Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Belle P
I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Blaha and only knew of him from the loving comments made about him from his daughter Mary Fix whom I have previously worked with. Eventually, I met his son-in-law Tom, and Mary and Tom's three daughters; Sarah, Emily and Holly.
I'm sure Mr. Blaha's many friends and relatives will deeply miss him and he will fondly be remembered by everyone whose lives he touched.laine.
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John D. Hartsfield, age 82 of Brooklyn Park, died Saturday, July 8, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Winifred; children, Winifred and Kimberly, and granddaughter Amelia Hartsfield. He retired from the U.S. Army and retired from the Hennepin County Sheriff's office as a detective after 20 years of service. He was an avid golfer, also. Visitation 5-7 pm Monday, July 17, 2006 at Estes Funeral Chapel, 2210 Plymouth Ave. N, Minneapolis. Funeral Services 11 am Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 732 W. Central Ave., St. Paul, MN. Visitation at the church beginning 10:30 am. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements Estes Funeral Chape.
Here was a man that always, and I mean ALWAYS, was smiling and had an infectious laugh!!
I first met John when I was a Policeman in Maple Plain, Minnesota back in the late 1960's. At that time, John worked in the Patrol Division of the Sheriff's Office and he would frequently go through Maple Plain during his tour of duty. He was a giant of a man with an even bigger heart. And, he was a good cop, too.
I will always remember 'Big John' as many, including me, referred to him.l
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Roy G. 'Bud' Meuwissen, age 82, of Cologne. Preceeded in death by wife, Idella. Survived by children, Judy, Sue, Jim, Bruce, Joyce, Karen, John; 19 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, September 14, 2006 at 10:30 AM at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Cologne. Visitation at the Johnson Funeral Home, Waconia (952) 442-2121, Wednesday from 4-8 PM and at the church 1 hour prior to the Mass of Christian Burial. Vigil Prayers 7:30 PM Wednesday. Interment Church Cemetery.
I first met Bud when we moved to Cologne back in 1989. He was the owner of the only car wash in town and a few years ago, installed one of the first 'Touch Free' car washes in the area. Bud always had a smile or a 'wave' for everyone and I enjoy knowing some of his children; particularly his daughter Joyce who works at the Cenex Convenience Store in Cologne (across the parking lot from Bud's car wash) and who must have inherited his pleasant personality.
Bud will be greatly missed by all of his family and many friends from the area that had the pleasure of knowing him.
David Lambert Mohrbacher, Age 60, of Norwood, MN, passed away Sweptember 26, 2006 after a very courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Bernard and LuVerne Mohrbacher. Survived by wife, Rosemary; daughter, Amy (Todd) Miller; and son, David (Pam) Rice; grandchildren, Kallie and Kourtney Miller, Brittany and Brianna Rice; brother, Jerry Mohrbacher; sisters, Judy (LeRoy) Glander, Patty (Randy) Martinson; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. David worked at Continental Machines for the last 18 years and enjoyed fishing, cooking, wildlife shows and hanging out with friends. Visitation Thursday, September 28, 2006 at the JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME, Waconia 952/442-2121, 4-8 PM and 1 hr. prior to the service at church. Service Friday, September 29, 2006 at 10:30 AM at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Cologne
Many of you who attended the 'DELTA DICK' Loyal Listener 'Get Togethers' no doubt met Dave at one of them and know of him. It was Dave who initiated 'passing the hat' to everyone who attended to collect money for the many musicians that donated their time.
Dave was a fun loving sort of person that you were always glad to see and I'm sure that Dave's memory and their good times together, will remain with his lovely wife, Rosemary, and their childrens hearts, forever..
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Michael A. Engler, age 46, of St. Louis Park, passed away Oct. 15, 2006. Preceded in death by mother, Elaine. Survived by father, Harold; sister, Vicki Antiel (Robert); brother, David (Gale Zucker); nephews, Cory Antiel, Gabe and Leo Engler-Zucker. Funeral service Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH CEMETERY CHAPEL, 70 ½ and Penn Ave S., Richfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Jewish Family and Childrens Services, 13100 Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN 55305 or Am. Diabetes Assoc. Mem., P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038. SHIVA: 3325 Flag Ave. S., St. Louis Park (Wed. & Thurs. 7PM).
I didn't know Mike for very long just having met him this past August. I found him to be a warm and pleasant person who was enjoyable to be around.
My sympathies go out to Mike's family and friends on their great loss.
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Harold E. Buelow, age 85, of Maple Plain. Longtime owner of Harold's Café in Maple Plain, MN. Survived by children, sons Dan (Marla), Mark, Bernie (Sue), daughters Sharon (Larry) Hafften, Bonnie (Jeff) Jacobs; 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. Private family services were held at Fort Snelling National Cem
I first met Harold and Marie Buelow way back in 1967 when I began my Law Enforcement career with the Maple Plain Police Department.
'Harold's Cafe' was the only place in town to eat and I spent many a morning, afternoon and evening eating my meals there while I was on patrol in Maple Plain. At suppertime, Sherry, Harold's daughter, always had to watch the television program 'Laugh In' and I must admit that on those nights when the show was on, I may have taken a little longer to eat than normal.
I hadn't seen Harold (or Marie) in many, many years but will always remember the fun times and good food that I always enjoyed at 'Harold's Cafe' (now McGarry's) in Maple Plain.etery.
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Florence Leone (Noreen) Breen, Passed away on February 10 2007, age 91, of Maple Plain. She was born to Herman and Jennie (Peterson) Noreen on Jan. 14, 1916 in Minneapolis, MN. Florence was a lifetime member of Christ Lutheran Church, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 514, and she worked for 45 years at the Bank of Maple Plain. Preceded in death by her parents, and sisters, Frances Larson and Helen DeVault. Survived by son, Dennis J. of Clyde, Texas; grandson, Victor J. of Santa Barbra, California; nieces, Diane Anderson of Roseville, Minnesota; Dana Olson of Appleton, Wisconsin; nephew Lt. Col. David Larson of Omaha, Nebraska, as well as many other nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Thursday 10 AM at Christ Lutheran Church, 5084 Main St. East, Maple Plain. Visitation Wed. 6-8 PM at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata and 1 hour prior to service at church. Memorials preferred to church.
I met Florence when I began my Law Enforcement career in Maple Plain (Minnesota) back in April of 1967. At that time, Florence was a teller, along with Frank James, at the State Banf of Maple Plain. C. Paul Williams was the bank's president.
Florence always had a smile for every bank customer she met and was an excellent representative of the bank that she worked for for so many years. I can't even begin to count the thousands of dollars that I handed to Florence for her to deposit into my account.
Florence was a true professional and personal and business acquaintance and I'm sure she will be missed by her family and all of the customers of the Bank of Maple Plain.
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William O. Manning, a former Wayzata educator, school board member and wrestling coach who led an effort to help students and adults with alcohol or drug problems, died at his Tucson, Arizona home on February 22, 2007. Bill coached Wayzata High School to state wrestling championships in 1951, 1952 and 1953. He began teaching in Wayzata in 1950. His subjects were English, social studies, health and physical education. Manning, who became principal of Wayzata High School in 1970, retired in the early 1980s. In 1985, he won election to the Wayzata school board, serving several years. Bill earned his doctorate in education at the University of South Dakota in 1970. He had been a college wrestler at Purdue University, Indiana, but his athletic career was cut short when he was injured as a freshman. In the 1960s, he was a Big 10 Conference wrestling official. In addition to his wife and son Patrick, he is survived by sons Steve, of Tucson, and Tom, of Hamel, Minnesota; daughter Linda Rebling, of Tucson, and six grandchildren.
A memorial and a celebration of his life was held at the Santa Catalina Catholic Church in Tucson, Arizona on Thursday, March 1, 2007 at 10:30 AM. An additional Celebration was held at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Wayzata, Minnesota on Friday April 13, 2007.
How well I remember 'Mr. Manning' during my junior and senior high school years. All of us high school kids used to refer to him as 'Wild Bill' when we knew he wasn't nearby or listening. I remember very distinctly Mr. Manning having his doctors degree in education and he was one of very few (if any) educators in the area that had a 'Dr,' before his name.
Not only was Mr. Manning the director of athletics at Wayzata High School, I also remember him as the instructor for the boys 'Health Class'. He always had a nice comment when you met him in the hallway and always flashed a smile to us impressionable, young kids.
He also wasn't afraid to use the 'fanny paddle' on gym class students that needed their attention gained or their attitude adjusted.
There should be more 'Wild Bills' and fanny paddles in this country.
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Retired Wayzata Police Officer Glenn L. Dahl, 75, of Wayzata, died unexpectedly in his sleep on March 19, 2007 in Warrior, AL. He was born March 23, 1931 in Minneapolis to the late Marie E. Frohnauer and J. Glenn Dahl. At sixteen he enlisted into the Marine Corps. In 1950, he changed service branch and enlisted into the US Army where he became a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Div. He joined the Rangers, completed the Army's first Ranger School class, and fought in the Korean War with the 1st Ranger Company. He was wounded in action twice and received the Purple Heart. In 1960 he became a Wayzata Police Officer and retired after 21 yrs of service. He was active as a volunteer in the RICA Ranger and Special Forces Associations.
In 1996 he was nominated to the Ranger Hall of Fame. He is survived by his children, Kristin, Jarrett, Joel, and Eric and their families. His siblings; Betty DeVore, Robert Dahl, and Marge Fitzgerald. Service 1:30 PM Thurs April 5 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Meet at Assembly Area 5 at 1:15 PM. Friends may gather at American Legion Post # 435, 6501 Portland Ave. S. immediately following interment. A ceremony at the Ranger Memorial in Ft. Benning, GA. is scheduled for Aug 8. Memorials may be sent to www.RICARangers.org. Arrangements with David Lee Funeral Home, Wayzata. 952-473-5577
Glenn Dahl was probably the first policeman that I really ever knew. I met Glenn when I was working at Wayzata Rexall Drug in the Colonial Square Shopping Center after I graduated from high school.
When I began my Law Enforcement career with the Maple Plain Police Department in 1967, Glenn was very instrumental in helping me set of a filing system and teaching me allot of what I found to be very useful during those initial days, weeks, months and years of my chosen career.
I also knew Glenn's former wife Mary and children and went to their home numerous times and talked about various topics of mutual interest.
The last contact I had with Glenn was about ten or twelve years ago. Glenn had just purchased a townhome in Hopkins and received a satellite television 'mailer' that I sent to all new homeowners when I was selling satellite TV systems. It was enjoyable to again talk with a good friend after so many years.
