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Caroline Guck
Caroline Guck, age 91, a resident of St. Mary’s Villa in Pierz, MN, passed away November 29, 1997, at the Villa.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held December 2 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pierz, with Father Ken Brenny officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
Caroline was born may 28, 1906, in St. Stephens, MN, to Michael and Anna (Lampert) Fielder. She grew up in St. Stephens as a farmer’s daughter. Caroline was united in marriage to Edward Guck on June 21, 1927, in St. Stephens. Following their marriage, the couple moved to Mayhew Lake where they farmed until 1945. After 1945, they farmed in Morrison County. She did domestic housekeeping for Dr. Stein and worked at the Pierz Cafe. Her hobbies consisted of quilting, crocheting and reading. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church and of the Christian Mothers.
Survivors include sons, Daniel and wife Celine of Brainerd, MN, Lawrence and wife Marjory of Little Rock, MN, Melvin and wife Sandy of Fridley, MN; daughters, Rose Marie Johnson of Minnea-polis, MN, Genevieve Muehlbauer and husband Max of Little Rock, Lorraine Nerheim and husband George of Minneapolis, and Arlene Dutcher of Minneapolis; sisters, Alma Yamery of Waite Park, MN, and Marie Vouk of Rice, MN; 28 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward on November 2, 1968; one son, Raymond; two brothers and one sister; one grandson, Ronald Muehlbauer; two granddaughters, Tammy Guck and Carla Muehlbauer; one great-granddaughter, Kelsey Eden.
Casketbearers were Richard Johnson, Jr., Ray Guck, Jr., Dan Guck, Jr., James Guck, Dale Muehlbauer, George Nerheim, Jr., and Glenn Dutcher, Jr.
Leo Welle
Leo Welle, age 77, a resident of St. Mary’s Villa in Pierz, MN, died December 2, 1997, at the villa.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held December 5 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Lastrup, MN, with Father Roger Thoennes officiating. Burial was in the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery. Military rites were provided by American Legion Post #46 of Little Falls and VFW Post #1112.
David was born August 6, 1923 in Bowlus, MN, to James C. and Lucille (Yasgar) Retka. He moved to Little Falls as a young child and graduated from Little Falls High School in 1941. He was united in marriage with Loretta Wozniak on May 28, 1949. David served in World War II in the South Pacific Theater for three years in the 805 Engineers. He was employed at Camp Ripley for 30 years before retiring in 1982. Following his retirement, the couple lived in Little Falls. David was active in the Civil Air Patrol, was an airport commissioner, and was active in church. He served as Past Commander of V.F.W. Post #1112, was an avid gardener and loved his grandchildren. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, Post V.F.W. #1112, American Legion Post #46, and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife Loretta of Little Falls; sons, Wayne (Sam) and wife Janis of Ft. Ripley, MN, Bruce and fiancée Centa Sorum of Royalton, MN; a daughter, Mary E. Becker of Ft. Ripley; brothers, Henry Retka of Little Falls, Robert Retka of Chevy Chase, MD, Dominic Gerbi of Little Falls; sisters, Bernadette Wasson of Fredericksburg, TX, and John and wife Margie of Royalton; daughter, Shirley Frie and husband Al of Minneapolis, MN; a brother, Andrew of Foley, MN; 11 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by wife, Bessie; three sisters and six brothers.
Aileen Roy
Aileen M. Roy, age 57, a resident of Motley, MN, died December 6, 1997, at her home.
Funeral services were held December 11 in the Brenny Funeral Home Chapel in Staples, MN, with Reverend Terry Stumbo officiating. Burial followed the service in the Motley Public Cemetery.
Aileen was born November 27, 1940, in Spiro, OK, to Lee and Noreen (Ardis) Acker. On May 19, 1984, she married Robert Roy, and, for many years, they spent much of their free time near Motley. Following their retirement, they moved to their home on the river where Aileen volunteered much of her time to area causes. She was also active in the local Lions Club and has been an Avon Representative.
Survivors include her husband, Bob; daughters, Deb (Dave) Olsonof Lino Lakes, MN, Vicki Nicole (Amy) of Robbinsdale, MN, Kathi Skow of Minneapolis, MN, and Connie (Tim) Van Valkenburg of Elk River, MN; a son, Terry (Ellen) Skow of Seneca, SC; step-children, Bobbi Jensen, Connie Peterson and Gary Roy; two brothers, Robert (Mary) Acker of Poteau, OK, and Alan Acker of Minnesota Mining and Manufac-turing Company after 34 years of service.
Survivors include his wife Dori; son, Steve; daughter and son-in-law Kim and Brian Barry; granddaughters, Natalie and Madeline; brothers, Carl of Little Falls, MN; Werner, Issaquah, WA, and Robert of Fresno, CA.
