DigElogROCORI MEMORIALS

Clara (Kascht) Backes

Age 95

Richmond

November 11, 1911- March 30, 2007

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Clara (Kascht) Backes, age 95, who died Friday at the Assumption Nursing home.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Monday and from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond (151 Oakwood Ave. S.E.).  Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. followed by a rosary with the Golden Smiles, Catholic Aid Association and Christian Women at 4:30 p.m.

Clara was born in Richmond, MN to Bernard and Elizabeth (Weeres) Vogt. She married Norbert Kascht on September 11, 1935.  They farmed together north of Richmond until they retired in 1966.  Norbert died July 6, 1972.  Clara married Ambrose Backes on October 9, 1981, he died on September 21, 1995.  She later worked as a cook at Richmond Elementary and Jerryís Supper Club.  Clara was a wonderful mother and she loved to spoil her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, working outside, quilting and playing cards.   She is a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Christian Women, Catholic Aid Association and Golden Smiles.

Survivors include her children, Theresa (Jerry) Gertken of Richmond, John (Mary) Kascht of Madera, CA, Dick (Gladys) Kascht of Andover, Vic (Melda) Kascht of Shoreview; step-children, Carol (Leon) Wolf of Cold Spring, Ron (Betty) Backes of Richmond, Dennis (Marilyn) Backes of Maple Grove, Bob (Donna) Backes of Pittsburg, KS, and Mike (Mary) Backes of Danville, CA; sister, Agatha Kascht; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren;1 great-great-grandchild; 17 step-grandchildren and 21 step-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Norbert; husband, Ambrose; sister, Rosie Cole;  brother, Edmund Vogt and two grandsons.

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Lawrence (Larry) Samuelson

Age 75

Richmond

May 16, 1931 - March 18, 2007

A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 22, 2007 at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond, MN (151 Oakwood Ave. SE) for Lawrence (Larry) Samuelson, age 75, who died Sunday at his home.   

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond. 

Larry was born in Manhattan, NY to Rudolph S. and Edith (Sjoblom) Samuelson.  He married Dayle Speary, they had four boys together and later divorced.  Larry married Judy (Cramer) Brown on February 13, 1982 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Cold Spring, MN.  He served in the United States Coast Guard during the Korean War.  At the age of 62 he retired from Hoffman Engineering in Anoka as a welder.  Larry also was a security guard for Target in St. Petersburg, FL and St. Cloud, MN.  He was a collector of belt buckles, ball caps and coins.  He was a member of the Cold Spring American Legion.  Larry had a sense of humor which carried him through hard times and will be missed by many people.

Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Judy; sons, Lance (Jennifer) Samuelson of Hibbing, Steve Samuelson of Nashwauk, Lee Samuelson of Denver, CO, Lee (Margie) Brown of Becker, Lowell (Sherri) Brown of Cold Spring, Dana (Tracy) Brown of Eau Claire, WI and Greg (Karin) Brown of Eau Claire, WI; daughter, Kay (Gus) Schill of Ashville, NC; 16 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Sarah and son, Ricky Joe Samuelson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are preferred.  Donations will be made to the American Juvenile Diabetes Association and Disabled American Veterans Association.

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Lucille (Lu) Petermeier

Age 72

Richmond

November 19, 1934 - March 15, 2007

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2007 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Lucille ìLuî Petermeier, age 72, who died peacefully surrounded by her family.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond (151 Oakwood Ave. S.E.).  The Christian Women and Richmond Legion Auxillary will pray a rosary at 4:00 p.m.  Parish prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. followed by songs from the Richmond Choir on Sunday evening.

Lu was born in Richmond, MN to Peter Joseph and Christina (Utsch) Rothstein. She married William J. Duret on January 12, 1957 in St. Stephenís Church, Mpls., MN, he died June 27, 1964.  Lu  married Everett Hansgen in November 1969 in Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Richmond, MN and they later divorced.  She married Al Petermeier on October 6, 1995 in Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Richmond, MN.  Throughout her life, Lu worked for Northwestern Bell Phone Company, Wenner's Hardware in Richmond, Fingerhut and the Richmond Library.  Her volunteer work included delivering for Meals on Wheels and alter duty for Sts. Peter & Paul Church.  Lu  enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, cards, casinos, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband, Al; children, Cyndy (Ron) Willenbring of Richmond, Mike Duret of St. Cloud, Julie (Kevin) Buermann of Lakeville, Rob Hansgen of Fredericksburg, VA; step children, Jan (Tom) Phillips of Cold Spring, Doug (Kris) Petermeier of Richmond, Joan (Wayne) Lee of Detroit Lakes, Ruth (Kevin) Rothstein of Rice Lake, WI, Dave (Laurie) Petermeier of Cold Spring, Gail (Mike) Gertken of Richmond and Mark (Katie) Petermeier of Richmond; sister, Mil Bostrom of St. Paul; grandchildren, Chris Willenbring, Cari Forster, Ryan, Brianna and Curtis Buermann, Craig Phillips, Brian and Amber Lee, Amanda and Adam Rothstein, Krystal and Danny Petermeier, Kayla Hustel, Christopher, Nicholas and Jessica Gertken, Bryan and Sean Storebo; great-grandchildren, Kamren and Midayah Major.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, William Duret; brothers and sisters, Sophia Golla, Severin ìJackî Rothstein, Al Rothstein, Sr. Loretta Rothstein, Agatha ìAggieî Sjolander, Paul Rothstein, Irene Bauer, Fud Rothstein, Leona ìLeeî Sagstetter.

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Alver Mehr

Age 93

Richmond

December 28, 1913 - March 13, 2007

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Richmond, MN for Alver Mehr, age 93, who died Tuesday at the Hennepin County Medical Center.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Richmond.  Parish prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. followed by a rosary with the Golden Smiles, St. Josephís Society of Roscoe, Knights of Columbus and the Daughters of Isabella of Paynesville at 4:30 p.m. Friday evening.

Alver was born in Roscoe, MN to Math and Anna (Garding) Mehr. He operated the family farm near Roscoe until he retired in 1987.  The couple then moved to Richmond.  Alver married Harriet Ste. Marie on September 2, 1950 in Terrebonne, MN.  He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, St. Joseph Society of Roscoe and the Knights of Columbus of Paynesville.  He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, playing cards, gardening, helping on the farm and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Harriet; children, Doug (Deb) of Burnsville, Diane (Kent) Cashel of Park City, Utah and Ron (Sheila) of Richmond; 7 grandchildren, Katie (Brent) OíMalley, Anne, Jacob, Danielle, Alexis and Kristin Mehr and Robert Cashel; sister, Louise Korman and brother, Victor (Florence) both of St. Cloud and sister-in-law, Marie Mehr of Roscoe; many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Oliva Hormann, Susan Lucia, Catherine Moyer and Lu Ella Neumann; brothers, Leonard, Martin, Norbert and one grandson, Matthew Mehr.

 

Alphonse Joseph Reisinger

Age 66

Collegeville

April 23, 1940 - March 7, 2007

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2007 at St. Johnís Abbey Church in Collegeville, MN for Alphonse Joseph Reisinger, age 66, who died Wednesday surrounded by his family. Interment will be in St. Johnís the Baptist parish cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Friday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring and from 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning at St. Johnís Abbey Church. Parish prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Wenner Funeral Home.

Eleanora (Ellie) Fuchs

Age 55

Cold Spring

November 8, 1951 - March 4, 2007

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2007 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Eleanora ìEllieî Fuchs, age 55, who died Sunday surrounded by her family after a long courageous battle with cancer.  Entombment will be in the parish mausoleum.

Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring.  Parish Prayers will be at 4:00 p.m. followed by a rosary with the Catholic Aid Association and St. Boniface Christian Women at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday evening.

Eleanora Elizabeth (Hommerding) Fuchs was born in Luxemburg Township, MN to Alquin and Luella (Faber) Hommerding. She graduated from ROCORI High School in 1969.  Ellie married Mike Fuchs on October 13, 1973 in St. Nicholas, MN.  Ellie provided day-care and was a second mother to many children in the area for 29 years.   She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.  Ellie looked forward to visiting with people, playing cards and gardening.  She was also an avid local sports fan.

Survivors include her children, Scott (Lori), Sandy (Dean) Dingmann, Stacy (Don) Heinen and Sarah Fuchs (Brandon Rausch); father, Alquin; grandchildren, Brianna Dingmann, Kirsten and Karson Heinen, Rachael and Emily Fuchs; brothers, Ron (Eileen) and Jeff (Carol); sisters, Delrose (Edwin) Hansen and Nancy (Wayne) Barthel; brother-in-law, Ervin DeWenter.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike (10-2-2006); mother, Luella; sister Donna DeWenter and nephew, David Hansen.