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Frank Routson
Services for Frank J. Routson, 71, whose family owned Routson Motors in Delano from 1970 to 1980, were Saturday, April 6, 2002, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Stillwater.
Mr. Routson was born May 14, 1930, and died Wednesday, April 3, 2002, after a courageous fight with cancer.
The family also owned Routson Motors in Stillwater from 1983 to 2001.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his wife of over 50 years, Patricia; and children, Kathy (Edmund) Shabelski, Dan (Teri) Routson, Deb (Dan) Hudson, Mary (Vincent) Phillips and Elizabeth Routson; grandchildren, Sarah, Tammi, Katie, Josh, Jake, John, Jerry, Danielle, Kailey, Michael and Matt; brother Edwin (Gladys) Routson; and sister Mary Finedore.
Donations to Lakeview Hospice, 5610 Norwich Pkwy., Stillwater, MN 55082 will be appreciated.
Mary Ruthman
Services for Mary S. Ruthman, 82, of Delano were Wednesday, April 3, 2002, with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Delano.
Rev. Michael Miller officiated. Music was by the Resurrection Choir and Therese Borrell, organist.
Pallbearers were Edward Peterson, Jr., Edward Peterson III, Mark Zempel, Scott Zempel, Richard Peterson and Ashley Peterson. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Delano.
Mrs. Ruthman died Thursday, March 28, at the Delano Health Care Center. She was born Feb. 4, 1920, to Ole and Sophie (Bednorz) Ruthman in Willmar. She married Kenneth S. Ruthman and they had three children.
Mrs. Ruthman was preceded in death by her husband, Ken.
Survivors include her daughter, Alice (Edward) Peterson; sons, Eugene and Frank; grandchildren Edward and Ashley; and sister Mary Hutchins.
Melissa Ann Roeser
Services for Melissa Ann Roeser (Dahlmeier), 24, of Plymouth were Friday, March 22, 2002, at Plymouth Apostolic Lutheran Church.
Interment was in Lewis Cemetery in Maple Plain.
Mrs. Roeser died suddenly Sunday, March 17, 2002, from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was born Aug. 19, 1977, in Minneapolis, the daughter of Steven L. and Marilyn (Takkunen) Dahlmeier.
Mrs. Roeser is survived by husband, Joshua Roeser; parents, Steve and Marilyn Dahlmeier of Brooklyn Park; brothers, John (Lisa) of St. Paul and Jason of Brooklyn Park; maternal grandmother, Ellen Takkunen; paternal grandparents, Louis and Annette Dahlmeier; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Gregg and Gayle Roeser; brothers-in-law, Alex (Susan) and Matt (Christina) and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
"We all loved you so much, Melissa, and we will always treasure the memories and hold them close in our hearts. We will miss you so much. You were taken away from us much too soon."
Memorials are preferred to the family or Plymouth Apostolic Lutheran Church.
Roger Schmidt
Services for Roger Paul Schmidt, 56, of Delano were Saturday, March 30, 2002, at Iten Funeral Home in Delano, with burial in Ripley Cemetery in Litchfield.
He died Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia.
Mr. Schmidt was employed at the General Motors SPO in Edina for 30 years, retiring Aug. 30, 2000. He was a member of UAW Local 722.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley; three sons, Rodney (Tammy), Richard (Lisa) and Paul; and two grandchildren, Cory "Bubba" and Jessica.
Richard Schumacher
Services for Richard Schumacher, 75, of Buffalo, formerly of Delano, were Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Delano, with burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Schumacher died at home Tuesday, March 26, 2002. He was a lifelong farmer on Nelson Rd. east of Delano, and had a love for the outdoors, which led him to a 19-year career with Hennepin County Parks. He enjoyed all forms of trees, gardening and conservation, and was especially interested in prairie lands.
He was interested and active in the historical society and was an active member of the Delano Senior Center.
Mr. Schumacher was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Delano, serving on a variety of different boards and committees. He was especially proud of serving as a Stephen Minister.
He married Virginia Chock in 1951, and they had two sons together.
Mr. Schumacher is survived by his two sons, Mark (Holly) and Bruce (Linda); two grandsons, Michael and Nicholas; three brothers, Don (Bev), Ralph (Carmela) and Marv (Betty); six sisters, Millie (Ron) Peppin, Theresa Schumacher OSB, Rose (Paul) Grengs, Julie Neddermeyer, Alicia (David) Smith and Lu (Bob) Sheridan; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia, and his parents, Art and Julia.
Charlotte Sadler
Services for Charlotte Sadler, 76, of Marshall, Mo., formerly of Osseo, were Friday, March 8, 2002 at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 34 Second St. N.E., Osseo.
Cremation was in Lakewood Cemetery.
Ms. Sadler died Monday, March 4, in Minneapolis. She was born Oct. 22, 1925 in Minneapolis.
She was preceded in death by her parents James and Bertha Sadler.
Survivors include daughter, Mary Beth (Brett) Chown, of Marshall, Mo.; grand daughter, Grace Elizabeth, brother, Bill of Osseo and sisters, Micky Severson of Brooklyn Center and Frances Shaw of California.
If so desired memorials may be given to the Charlotte Sadler Memorial Fund.
Aloys Barthel
Services for Aloys B. "Al" Barthel, 85, formerly of Albertville were Monday, March 4, 2002, at 11 a.m. at St. Albert Catholic Church in Albertville.
Rev. Peter Richards was the celebrant for the Mass and interment followed at St. Albert Cemetery.
Albert, Dennis and John Barthel, Jim Elsenpeter, Ronald Zachman and Daniel Zahler served as casket bearers.
Mr. Barthel died Thursday evening, Feb. 28, at The Guardian Angels Nursing Home in Elk River.
He was born in Frankfort Township March 26, 1916, the son of Albert and Lena Kasper Barthel.
On Nov. 17, 1956, Al Barthel and Helen Scherber were joined in holy marriage at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Anoka. Helen Scherber Barthel preceded her husband in death in 1990.
Mr. Barthel formerly farmed east of Albertville and had Al Barthel Trucking for many years. He also drove a school bus for Don's Bus Service for 20 years, was a former volunteer fireman for the Albertville Fire Department and belonged to St. Albert Catholic Church.
He is survived by sisters, Verena (Norbert) Zachman of St. Michael, Florence (Gilbert) Isenberg of Lafayette, Catherine (Cliff) Elsenpeter of Buffalo and Betty (Harvey) Zahler of St. Michael; brothers, Benno (Margaret) Barthel of Anoka, Donald (Betty) Barthel of Albertville, Norman Barthel of Garrison and Louis (Sylvia) Barthel of Rogers; a sister-in-law, Joyce Barthel of Buffalo; step children, Francis (Mary) Scherber of Albertville and Richard (Irene) Scherber of New Richmond, Wis.; six step grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Barthel was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Alice Schroepfer and Cecelia Fish and two brothers, Ernest and Clarence Barthel.
Bev Barthel
Services for Beverly Jean Barthel, 65, formerly of Brooklyn Center and Albertville were Saturday, March 9, 2002, at 11 a.m. at St. Albert Catholic Church in Albertville.
Mrs. Barthel died Tuesday, March 5, at Lakes Transitional Care Center in Minneapolis.
Rev. Peter Richards was the celebrant and interment followed at Gethsemane Cemetery in New Hope.
Mykel, Rick, Mark, Zach and Matt Barthel and Dave Kuzyk served as the casket bearers.
She was born Aug. 2, 1936, in Lake City, S.D. the daughter of Lloyd and Lanona Steffensen Brandsrud.
On July 6, 1957, Beverly Brandsrud and Harvey Barthel were joined in marriage in Buffalo. God blessed their marriage with four children.
She was a member of St. Albert Catholic Church.
Survivors include her loving husband, Harvey J. Barthel of Buffalo; children, Mykel (Meg) Barthel of Fort Ripley, Julie (Dave) Kuzyk of Brooklyn Park, Rick Barthel of Brooklyn Center and Mark (Marilyn) Barthel of Anoka; grandchildren, Zach and Mandy, Abby and Alex, Matt and Tyler; sister, Audrey Brandsrud of Watertown, S.D.; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Lanona Brandsrud; and by a grandson, Nathan Barthel.
Memorials preferred to the Park Hughes Cancer Center.
Jerome Barthel
Services for Jerome M. "Jerry" Barthel, 58, of St. Michael were conducted Thursday evening, March 14, 2002, at The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home.
Interment was at St. Michael Cemetery. Mr. Barthel died Saturday, March 9, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 24, 1944, in Frankfort Township, the son of Jerome and Florence Robeck Barthel.
He engaged in dairy farming west of St. Michael in Frankfort Township for many years. He was a lifelong member of St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael.
He is survived by sisters and brothers, Marilyn (Tony) Lindenfelser of Monticello, Darlene (Joe) Pasiowitz of Miltona, Sharon Hofmeister of Maple Grove, Donald Barthel of Aitken, Daniel (Cathy) Barthel of Monticello; a sister-in-law, Joan Barthel of St. Michael; 23 nieces and nephews.
Mr. Barthel is preceded in death by parents, Jerome and Florence Barthel; a sister, Judith; a brother, Roland "Rollie" Barthel; a sister-in-law, Particia Barthel; and by a brother-in-law, Jerry Hofmeister.
Virgil Beaudry
Services for Virgil E. Beaudry, 80, of Rogers (Maple Grove) were Saturday, March 9, 2002, at St. Martin's Catholic Church, Rogers.
Burial was in St. Albert's Cemetery in Albertville.
Mr. Beaudry died Tuesday, March 5, in Robbinsdale. He was born Jan. 29, 1922, in Albertville.
He was a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church and a 29-year employee of Bladholm Brothers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Mathilda Beaudry.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille; sons, Paul (Sharon) David and Tony; daughter, Anne Marie (John) Jensen; grandchildren, Jonathan, Chan, Deanna and Chase Beaudry, Tamara Massop and Jennifer Jensen; great-grandsons, Jacob, Gage and Logan; brothers, Cyril (Dolores) and Earl (LaVerne); and sister, LaBelle (Adolph) Kasper;.
Memorials may be given to the Virgil E. Beaudry Memorial Fund.
Donna Byington
Services for Donna Jean Byington, 73, of Albertville were Thursday, March 14, 2002, at Peterson Chapel Funeral Home.
Burial was in the Delano Public Cemetery.
She was deeply loved and will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known her.
Survivors include her husband, Douglas; sons, Craig (Barb), Jeff (Becky), and Mark (Jackie); daughter, Susan; sister, Elaine; brother, Edward; grandchildren, Cara, Matt, Jonathon, Laura, Jason (Darcy), Jennifer, Kristin, Andrew, Rick and Travis; great-grandchild, Sarah; nieces and nephews.
Delvina Dahlheimer
"Live all you can," was the motto Delvina M. Dahlheimer (Morrisette), 113, of Dayton said she believed in when she discussed "another birthday" at her 111th birthday party in 2000.
At her 112th party, Delvina said of her birthdays, "I don't want them, they just keep coming."
She died Wednesday, March 13, at the Guardian Angels Care Center in Elk River, and is thought to have been one of the oldest people living in 2002.
Services were Monday, March 18, 2002, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Dayton.
Burial was in St. John the Baptist Cemetery.
She was born the daughter of French-Canadian settlers Dec. 31, 1888, on a small farm in Otsego Township south of Elk River. Her first language was French. When she was born, the average live span was 48 years.
As a 12-year-old she saw the turn of the century, 1900. Transportation was the horse and buggy, a quart or milk cost 8 cents and the average yearly salary was $375, an article in the Champlin-Dayton Press said during an interview Jan. 4, 2000, when Delvina was celebrating her 111th birthday. At her death she had been a part of three centuries (According to the Guinness World Records a Maud Farris-Luse who turned 115 years this year was the oldest person in the world with documentation).
She was married to Phillip Dahlheimer for 60 years, until he died at age 85. She lived her life near their farm raising her seven children, gardening, playing cards, dancing and most of all remaining calm in spirit. She was able to do everything for herself her entire life, until the last three years of her life. She gardened until she was 102, when she moved to the nursing home. She was a talented dress maker who sawed all the dresses for her daughters and herself and the play clothes for her boys.
In an interview for the 112th birthday, her oldest child Florence Johnson, then 90, said "She was a wizard in the kitchen. She taught my sister and me to cook when we were very young... She is very artistic. She likes everything neat and nice."
Delvina was preceded in death by her husband, Philip; daughter, Verna; son, Leon; sons-in-law, Philip Johnson and Duff McNeil; daughters-in-law, Mildred and Lorraine; seven brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Florence Johnson; sons, Irwin (Gayle), Merlin John, Douglas (Odilia) and Maurice; daughter-in-law, Phyllis; 34 grandchildren; 102 great-grandchildren; 65 great-great grandchildren; and brother, Clarence Caron.
