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Raymond "Ray" Duscher
Raymond "Ray" Duscher, 92, Redwood Falls, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at Wood Dale Nursing Home in Redwood Falls. Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Redwood Falls, with interment in the church cemetery. Sunset Funeral Home of Echo handled the arrangements.
Ray was born Aug. 26, 1909, in Redwood Falls, the son of William and Mary (Welter) Duscher. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Catherine's Catholic Church. Ray was a life long resident of Redwood Falls, growing up and attending Redwood Falls Public Schools. On June 23, 1936, Ray was united in marriage to Geraldine F. Kolp in St. Catherine's Parsonage in Redwood Falls. Ray worked as a mechanic at the Ford Garage, until purchasing the Sinclair Station, which he operated for a number of years. He then worked for Forester's Furniture, the Elevator and Home Gas. Ray also drove school bus for Thielen Bus Service for 16 years, being known by all the kids as "Grandpa Ray," and drove the Senior Citizen van up until weeks before his death. Ray was a life long member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church, where he was very active, serving as lay minister, usher, and faithfully folding bulletins every Friday. Ray loved his family and enjoyed woodworking, working in his yard and garden, visiting and serving others. He truly loved all kids.
Ray is survived by his wife, Geraldine; children, Phyllis and husband Marlin Hennen of Shakopee, Shirley Redmann of Redwood Falls, Warren and wife Jean Duscher of Wichita, Kan., Donna and husband Don Reding of Morgan, Steven and wife Jackie Duscher of Appleton, Wisc., and Thomas and wife Sandy Duscher of Englewood, Oregon. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. E. Bertrand, born in Cobden. Lefty graduated from St. Mary's High School in Sleepy Eye. He played baseball around the upper Midwest and Canada and later played for the Philadelphia Philly's. He worked for the Wasco County P.U.D. first as employee and later as general manager, until retiring in 1974.
Lefty is survived by his wife, Thelma; two sons; sister, Elizabeth Walsh and a brother, Kenny Bertrand of Sioux Falls, S.D.
Robert J. "Bob" Ludewig
Robert J. "Bob" Ludewig, 55, Loveland, Colo., and then to Loveland in 1994. He was an active member of St. John's Catholic Church, Loveland, and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Bob is survived by his wife, Donna M. Ludewig of Loveland; son, Keith and wife Corina Ludewig of Newman, Ga.; daughter, Shanna Ludewig of Arlington, Tenn.; grandsons, Matthew and Christopher "Chris" Ludewig of Newnan, Ga.; brothers, Leo and wife Bernice Ludewig of Comfrey, and Donald and wife Kathy Ludewig of Sleepy Eye; sisters, Betty and husband Duane Doran of Everly, Iowa and Linda and husband Lester Braulick of New Ulm; and mother-in-law, Marie Sprenger of New Ulm. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.
Gordon R. Hose
Gordon R. Hose, 82, Sleepy Eye, formerly of St. James, died Saturday, April 20, 2002, at Sleepy Eye Care Center in Sleepy Eye. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Union Congregational Church, U.C.C., Sleepy Eye, with interment in Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye. Sturm Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Gordon was born Sept. 24, 1919, in Prairieville Township, Brown County, the son of Richard and Syrelda (Cossins) Hose. He attended rural school. After his schooling, Gordon farmed with his father and brother, Raymond, and later worked on some area farms. Gordon was a member of Union Congregational Church U.C.C. He enjoyed being with his family, nieces, nephews and friends. Gordon enjoyed gardening, watching the crops grow and some woodworking. He also enjoyed going to the Cossins family reunions each summer.
Gordon is survived by his sisters, Evelyn Aukrust and Donna Mae Augustin, both of Sleepy Eye; brother-in-law, Raymond Olson of Comfrey; nieces; nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Caroline Olson and Elzina Christensen; brothers, Raymond Hose and Leonard Hose; sister-in-law, Verna Hose; brothers-in-law, Jens Christensen, Russell Augustin and Astor Aukrust.
Casket bearers were Ron Augustin, Steve Augustin, Dan Augustin, Don Aukrust, Gerald Christensen and Brad Helget.
Walter "Wally" Ambrose Forster
Walter Ambrose Forster, 95, Sleepy Eye, died Saturday, March 1, 2003, at St. John Lutheran Home, Springfield. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sleepy Eye, with interment in Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye. Sturm Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Memorials are preferred to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sleepy Eye, or St. John Lutheran Home, Springfield.
Wally was born Dec. 6, 1907, in Sleepy Eye, the son of Martin and Margaret Forster. He attended and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church his entire life. As a young adult, Wally helped his father, Martin, in the Forster Bar in Sleepy Eye. Wally married Helen Mo in 1933, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye, and they lived in Sleepy Eye until Wally became a resident at St. John Lutheran Home, Springfield. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Order of Foresters and the Sleepy Eye Chamber of Commerce. Wally was instrumental in starting and managing the Sleepy Eye Golf Club. He enjoyed coaching basketball and football for St. Mary's High School, running the projections at Pix Theatre and owning and operating Forster Signs. Wally loved playing golf, badminton, ice sailing, card games, archery and fishing.
Wally is survived by his wife, Helen of Sleepy Eye; sons, John Forster of Crowfordsville, Ind., and Bob and wife Barb Forster of Park Rapids; daughters, Beverly and husband Mike Cleary of Plymouth and Marian and husband Tom Belle of Minneapolis; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Margaret Forster; and brothers, Raymond Forster and Sylvester Forster.
Casket bearers were Todd Forster, Jerry Forster, Colin Cleary, Aaron Bloom, Jeremiah Forster, Lisa Hoffmann, Kristy Forster, Sandi Sportelli and Vickie Neid. Honorary casket bearers were Rick Hoffmann, Brian Sportelli, ShyAnn Hoffmann, Megan Forster, Alyassa Neid, Gary Neid, Jesse Hoffmann, Kallie Forster, Vanessa Neid and Sue Forster.
Hazel A. Moll
Hazel A. Moll, 81, Longville, formerly of Sleepy Eye, died Monday, March 3, 2003, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Funeral services were Friday at Faith United Methodist Church, Sleepy Eye, with interment in Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye. Sturm Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Hazel was born Nov. 19, 1921, in Kenyon, the daughter of Elsie (Tews) and William Koberstein. She grew up in Sleepy Eye, where she attended District 36 Country School, the same school all of her children attended. On Aug. 26, 1939, Hazel was united in marriage to Harold Moll at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Sleepy Eye. This union was blessed with eight children. Hazel and Harold farmed in the Sleepy Eye area until 1978, when they retired and moved to Longville. Hazel also worked at the Del Monte Corporation and in area residential homes as a nurses' aid. She was active in her ladies group at church, bible study and served many years as a Sunday School teacher. Hazel's happiest times were when she was surrounded by her family.
Hazel is survived by her husband, Harold Moll of Brainerd; children, Duane and wife Bonnie Moll of Plymouth, Kenneth and wife Evonne Moll of St. James, Dale Moll of Holdingford, Leon Moll of Lino Lakes, Norma Hudson of Little Falls, Ronda and husband Brian Mathiowetz of Sleepy Eye; 25 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Janet; and daughter, Lila.
Casket bearers were Ralph Morehouse, William Moll, Donald Moll, Richard Moll, Mark Moll and Gary Moll.
Fred Zimanske
Friedrich (Fred) Ferdinand Zimanske, 100, of Hutchinson, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003, at Dassel Lakeside Community Home in Dassel. Funeral services were Wednesday at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, with interment in the church cemetery. Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel handled the arrangements.
Fred was born Sept. 17, 1902, in Sleepy Eye, the son of Louis and Emma (Krueger) Zimanske. He was baptized as an infant on Nov. 9, 1902, and later confirmed in his faith on April 7, 1918, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye. He received his education in District #21 Country School in Brown County. On Oct. 8, 1980, Fred was united in marriage to Esther Prosch at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Aitkin. Their marriage was blessed with three children. Fred and Esther farmed near Sleepy Eye until moving south of Hutchinson in November of 1949. They retired in 1956, and moved into Hutchinson, where they made their home for 45 years. Following his retirement, Fred's love of farming continued for many years by helping friends with their fieldwork. Fred and Esther were blessed with 72 years of marriage together. Fred was a member of Peace Lutheran Church of Hutchinson. He took pride in the neatness of his home and yard. Fred enjoyed playing cards, collecting unusual bottles and keeping in touch with his children and grandchildren. When Fred and Esther needed assistance with their daily care, they entered the Dassel Lakeside Community Home in Dassel in October of 2001.
Fred is survived by his wife, Esther Zimanske; son, Myron and wife Betty Zimanske of Lonsdale; daughters, Darlene and husband Bradley Oestreich of Browerville, and Carol and husband Lyle Koehler of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Douglas and wife Jean Zimanske of Lonsdale, Dale and wife Anne Zimanske of Lonsdale, Donn and wife Theresa Zimanske of Lakeville, Darcy and husband Rich Chlan of Webster, Brian Oestreich of Browerville, Kathleen Nelson of Burnsville, Kent and wife Sandy Koehler of Mt. Iron and Todd Koehler and special friend, Deb of Appleton; great-grandchildren, Craig and Jill Zimanske, Andy and Katie Zimanske, Jessica and Michael Zimanske, Kimberly and Keith Chlan, Holly, Tyler and Leah Oestreich, Ryan and Kelsey Nelson, Zachary, Gabriel and Joshua Koehler and Allison Koehler; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Emma Zimanske; an infant sister and infant twin sisters; sisters, Pauline Krienke, Ida Herwick and twins, Alvina Koberstein and Minnie Leander; and brothers, Leonard Zimanske and Alfred Zimanske.
Casket bearers were Douglas Zimanske, Dale Zimanske, Donn Zimanske, Darcy Chlan, Brian Oestreich, Kathlene Nelson, Kent Koehler and Todd Koehler.
Eugene Sylvan Hoffmann
Eugene Sylvan Hoffmann, 48, New Ulm, died Sunday, March 9, 2003, at Lake Crystal Health Care Center in Lake Crystal. A memorial service was held with Father Brian Oestreich on Friday at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye.
Eugene was born Feb. 12, 1955, in Redwood Falls, the son of Leonard and Delores (Macht) Hoffmann. He grew up and attended school in Morgan. After Eugene completed his schooling, he worked as a self-employed drywall contractor in Minneapolis for a few years and then moved to New Ulm, where he has lived and worked until his health forced him to retire.
Eugene is survived by his son, Kristopher Hoffmann of New Ulm; daughter, Melanie Hoffmann of Boseman Mont., brothers, Maynard and wife Mary Hoffmann of Anoka, Dennis Hoffmann of Mankato, and Art and wife Joann Hoffmann of Mankato; sisters, Rita and husband Gary Jameson of Coon Rapids, Annette and husband Keith Hutter of Minneapolis, and Gloria and husband Vic Larson of Bloomington. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Delores; sister, Nancy; and grandparents, Henry and Anna Hoffmann and Frank and Theresa Macht.
Arthur J. Mathiowetz
Arthur J. Mathiowetz, 79, Sleepy Eye, died Thursday, March 6, 2003, at Springfield Medical Center, Springfield. Services were held Monday at The Church of the Japanese Martyrs, Leavenworth, with interment in the church cemetery. Sturm Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Art was born Feb. 26, 1924, in rural Mulligan Township, Brown County, to Bartl and Theresa (Remiger) Mathiowetz. He grew up and attended country school in Mulligan Township. After he completed his schooling, Art worked on the family farm. He married Winnifred Zwaschka on May 3, 1948, at St. Paul's in Comfrey. They farmed and operated a seed corn and trucking business until retiring. Art was a life-long member of The Church of the Japanese Martyrs in Leavenworth, serving on several church and community boards. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards, old time music, Vikings and Twins games and umpiring for various baseball and softball leagues.
Art is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Winnifred; children, Linda Friesen of Comfrey, Mike and wife Cheryl Mathiowetz of Comfrey, Dale and wife Mary Mathiowetz of Fox Lake, Ill, and Renae and husband Bruce Lammers of New Ulm; grandchildren, Jeremy and Lindsay Friesen, Ryan Mathiowetz and fiance' April, Dustin Mathiowetz, and Katie Josh and Megan Mathiowetz; brothers, Ethelbert and wife Agnes Mathiowetz of Sleepy Eye, and Tony and wife Phyllis Mathiowetz of Hopkins; sister, Marie Cook of Sleepy Eye; sisters-in-law, Rose Nachreiner of Sleepy Eye, Ruth of Hastings, Mary of Sleepy Eye, Ida of Comfrey, Lucille of Springfield and Arlene Ebilsisor of Sleepy Eye. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sharon; sister, Theresa Nachreiner; brothers, Raymond, Wendelin, Ambrose, Alfred, Joseph, Leo and Leonard; brothers-in-law, Hugo Nachreiner and Wilfred Cook.
