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Eugene A. "Gene" Groebner, 56, of Sleepy Eye, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, at his home. Services will be Thursday, Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye, with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20, and 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye. There will be a parish prayer service at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home on Wednesday.
He is survived by his brother, Gerald Groebner of Sleepy Eye; sister, Lois Groebner of Mankato; niece, Jennifer of Alexandria; nephew, Greg of New Ulm; and aunts, Evelyn Mathiowetz and Veronica "Fronie" Groebner, both of Sleepy Eye. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Gene was born Jan. 25, 1944, in Sleepy Eye the son of Walter and Louise (Mathiowetz) Groebner. He grew up in Sleepy Eye and graduated from high school in 1961. He attended Mankato State University for two years prior to entering the United States Army. Gene served in the Army from January of 1964 until his discharge in January of 1967. He returned to Sleepy Eye and was employed at Del Monte. Gene was employed at Dick's Skelly and later he purchased the business, renaming it Gene's Texaco, and operated it until the present. Gene was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. He enjoyed biking and hunting.
Casket bearers are Roger Poss, Dave Hornick, Albert Sellner, Robert Hoffman, Richard Groebner and Leonard Nachreiner.

David Julian Sleeten, 45, of Minnetonka, died Monday, Sept. 18, 2000. A memorial service was held Sept. 22 at All Saints Lutheran Church in Minnetonka.
He is survived by his wife, Catharine; his children, David and Kristin; his half ¼brother, Chip Butterwick; other extended relatives; mother and father-in-law, Charles and June Haug of Sleepy Eye; and many friends and students. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Olga Sletten.
Dave was a musician, composer, teacher, and recording artist. He is remembered for his diverse contributions to jazz, both as a multi-reedman and as a composer. Dave was a former president of the Twin Cities Jazz Society and has spent the past several years writing an oral history book on Twin Cities jazz. He was a founding member of the Wolverines Classic Jazz Orchestra, played with several bands including Willie and the Bees, Crossover, the Stud Brothers, Tropic Zone, and Metropolis. The past 10 years have seen him extensively involved in theatre presentations as well as performing with both major symphonies. For the past five years, he has performed in the orchestra for the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. He was a wonderful, devoted and beloved husband, father and friend--his spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Palmyre "Polly" F. Friton, 89, of Muskego, Wis., died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital in Waukesha, Wis. Services were Saturday, Sept. 30, at Faith United Methodist Church in Sleepy Eye, with interment in Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye. Sturm Funeral Home of Sleepy Eye handled the arrangements.
She is survived by her daughter, Ardis and husband Milton Larsen of West Allis, Wis.; son, Paul and wife Joy Friton of Pipestone; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Marguerite and husband Wallace Johnson of Richfield; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edmund; daughter, Avis Buckmeier in 1970; and sister, Ruth Zieske.
Palmyre was born May 28, 1911, in Sleepy Eye, the daughter of Fred, Jr. and Lydia (Kissner) Sasse. She grew up and attended school in Sleepy Eye. After graduating from high school, she attended nurse's training in Minneapolis. Polly married Edmund George Friton on Jan. 10, 1930, in Minneapolis. The couple farmed two miles north of Sleepy Eye until 1960 when they moved in to town. Polly cared for her mother for five years. Edmund preceded her in death in 1973. Polly remained in Sleepy Eye until moving to Wisconsin in 1998 to live with her daughter. On Oct. 1, 1999, she moved to the Meskego Nursing Home where she has lived since that time. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Sleepy Eye, the Sleepy Eye Hospital Auxiliary and the Order of the Eastern Star, Olivia Chapter. Polly enjoyed quilting, hooking rugs and afghans, and many other craft items. She also collected stamps and "Blue" glass.
Casket bearers were Doug Friton, Dane Larsen, Grant Friton, Michael Koehl, Jim Beilke and Doug Brandl.

Delila Miller, 72, of New Ulm died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, at the Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. Funeral service was Saturday, Sept. 23, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm, with burial in the church cemetery in New Ulm. Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm handled the arrangements.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Pat Mathiowetz of New Ulm; a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Vicki Miller of Franklin; three grandchildren, Jacob Miller, Sara Miller, and Eric Miller; two step-grandchildren, Jody Walls and her husband David, and Paula Thunander; two step-great grandchildren, Jacob Thunander and Tyler Walls; and a sister, Verona Bode of New Ulm. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray Miller, in 1994; a brother, Lloyd Schroeder; and three sisters, Ruth Schroeder, Valeria Bode, and Alice Schroeder in infancy.
Delila was born March 21, 1928, in Eden Township, Brown County, to Emil and Hanna (Engel) Schroeder. She graduated from Morgan High School in 1945. On Oct. 2, 1947, she married Ray Miller at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Eden Township, Brown County. After marriage they lived in New Ulm. She worked for two years at the New Ulm Greenhouse and for four years she worked at McCleary Auto Parts, both in New Ulm. She was a member of the St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm and was very active in church activities volunteering her time for many years on the flower and altar committee, being a member of the church's quilting group, and also volunteering her time helping residents at the Highland Manor Nursing Home in New Ulm where she took the residents to the weekly church services held at the manor.

Lois Marion Dannheim, 76, of Sleepy Eye, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, at Merit Care Center Hospital in Fargo, N.D. Services were Monday, Sept. 25, at Faith United Methodist Church in Sleepy Eye with interment in Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye. Sturm Funeral Home of Sleepy Eye handled the arrangements.
She is survived by her daughters, Barb and Bob Miller of Montgomery, Judy and Frank Vogel of Underwood; daughter-in-law, Arla Dannheim of Lake George; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren,; brothers and sisters, Merrill "Mickey" Roberts of Sleepy Eye, James and Alice Roberts of New Ulm, Mildred Eckstein of Sleepy Eye, Helen a Kenny Zobel of New Ulm, Bob Roberts of Sleepy Eye, Beach and Pauline Roberts of Sanborn, Tom and Joyce Roberts of Sleepy Eye, Jack and Kathy Roberts of Nevis; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Benjamin; son, Ben; sister, Katherine Kirkpatrick; granddaughter, Janet Vogel; brother-in-law, Joe Eckstein; sisters-in-law, Mary Roberts and Vonnie Roberts.
Lois was born on Dec. 28, 1923, in Sleepy Eye the daughter of William and Isabella (McKenzie) Roberts. She grew up and attended school in Sleepy Eye. After graduating from high school, she attended St. Theresa's College in Winona for two years. Lois married Benjamin Dannheim on Feb. 4, 1943, in Sleepy Eye. The couple made their home in Sleepy Eye until 1952 when they moved to St. Peter. Lois and Benjamin returned to Sleepy Eye in 1966. Benjamin preceded her in death in 1968. Lois worked as a typesetter at Haas Printing, which is now AUI, Inc., retiring in 1986. She continued to live in Sleepy Eye, spending her summers at her lake home near Park Rapids. Lois enjoyed sewing, embroidering, reading, cooking and, most of all, her family.
Casket bearers were John Vogel, John Kuckler, Greg Hensel, Dennis Dannheim, Tim Johnson and Steve Miller.

Dr. Elmer E. Keithahn, 87, of Scripp's Ranch, Calif., died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000, at Green Hospital in La Jolla, Calif. He had been living in his Scripps Ranch home until that time. There will be a private memorial service held in California on Oct. 7.
He is survived by a sister, Irene Christopherson of Sacramento, Calif.; as well as seven children, Jim (Sue) of Hastings, David of Sleepy Eye, Kay (Rick) Cohen of Avila Beach, Calif., Ann (Larry) Jensen of Litchfield, Larry (Laura) of Mendota Heights, Kim of Darwin, and Mary (Curtis) Keithahn Brown of Scripps Ranch; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Elmer was born March 11, 1913, on the family farm in Fairmont to Richard and Mary (Pietan) Keithan. He graduated from Fairmont High School and went on to attend Carleton College in Northfield and the University of Minnesota Medical School. He began practicing medicine in Kimball in 1939. It was then that he met and married Arla Helleckson in 1941. They moved to Sleepy Eye in 1944 where he continued his medical practice. He may have been best known for delivering the Seifert quads in 1950. He practiced medicine in Sleepy Eye until his retirement in 1978, when he and Arla moved to Mission, Texas. While living in Sleepy Eye, he was active in the Lions Club, the Board of Education, and in the Sleepy Eye Golf Club. He built the Sleepy Eye Medical Clinic, and was very instrumental in recruiting new doctors to the area. He enjoyed golfing, biking, tennis, reading and, traveling. In later years, he took up rug hooking. Following Arla's death in 1991, he moved to San Diego to live closer to his children.

Jerome G, Schwab, 77, formerly of New Ulm, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000, at Immanuel-St. Joseph's Hospital in Mankato. Mass of Christian burial was Wednesday, Sept. 27, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm, with burial in St. George Catholic Cemetery in St. George. Military honors will be conducted at the cemetery by the New Ulm veterans organizations. Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm handled the arrangements.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Ann and David Wendinger of St. George; sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Debey Schwab of Johnston, Iowa, Dick Schwab and Katherine Burford of Solon, Iowa, Patrick and Christine Schwab of Westfield, Ind.; honorary son, Rick Weinhandl and his wife Sheila of Rogers, Minn.; grandchildren, Matt, Eric and Katie Wendinger, Isaac Schwab, and Robyn, Kirsten and Jennifer Schwab; and his brother and sister-in-law, Francis and Esther Schwab of St. George. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dolores M. Schwab on April 23, 1999; two children in infancy; and brothers, Ray Schwab and Leander Schwab.
Jerome was born on July 20, 1923, in West Newton Township, Nicollet County, to Frank J. and Mary (Smasal) Schwab. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He married Dolores M. Griebel on Oct. 4, 1947, at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Lafayette. After marriage they farmed in West Newton Township, Nicollet County, for 33 years. He also was a livestock trucker for 30 years, hauling primarily to South St. Paul and Sioux Falls, S. D. Upon retirement from farming in 1980, they moved to New Ulm. He then worked at the Brown County fairgrounds for 20 years as groundskeeper and assistant. He was mentor and helping hand for his sons and son-in-law throughout his retirement. He served on the board of directors for the Klossner State Bank, Nicollet County Planning and Zoning, and the Gibbon Farmers Elevator. He was a 4-H leader and Hub Club member and was recognized as an honorary member of the New Ulm FFA Chapter. He was a past member of the St. George Catholic Church in St. George and had served on various church councils. He was a 61-year member of the St. George Catholic Aid Society in St. George and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm.

John Albert Neal, 74, of Springfield, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2000, at Veterans Administration Hospital, Minneapolis. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, at United Methodist Church in Springfield, with interment in Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday and 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. on Thursday at Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield. There will be a service by Fides Masonic Lodge at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church.
John is survived by a sister, Rose Miller of Benson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty, in 1995; sister, Violet Suess; and a brother, Bennie Neal.
John was born Nov. 3, 1925, in Medina Township, Peoria County, Illinois, to Elmer and Nellie (Forsyth) Neal. He moved with his family to the Sleepy Eye area as a child. Following graduation from high school, John joined the U.S. Navy in January 1944, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre, the European-Middle Eastern-African Theatre and in the Philippines. After his discharge in 1947, John returned to the Sleepy Eye area. Following his marriage to Elizabeth (Betty) Kerr on Aug. 21, 1950, at St. Paul Lutheran parsonage in Springfield, the couple moved to Springfield. John worked at Och's Brick and Tile Company until his retirement. He then began raising sod, selling it to many area residents throughout the years. In recent years, John was the official collector of aluminum cans in this area. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Springfield, the Sherman-Bohn VFW Post #5771 in Morgan and the Fides Masonic Lodge #246 in Sanborn. John enjoyed fishing, his family gatherings, hunting and "putzing" around with machinery and odds and ends.
Casket bearers were Lenny Suess, Frank Suess, Stanley Neal, Richard Miller, Darlene Moline and Margie Williams.

Robert "Bob" Romberg, 56, of Sleepy Eye, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, at the Sleepy Eye Municipal Hospital. Services were Friday, Oct. 6, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye, with interment in Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye. Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye handled the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Romberg of Sleepy Eye; son, Grant Romberg and special friend Heather Reddemann, both of Sleepy Eye; mother, Dorothy M. Romberg of Sleepy Eye; brothers, Glenn and wife Marion Romberg of Sleepy Eye, Charles and wife Sally Romberg of Sleepy Eye; and a sister, Jane and husband Richard Aukrust of Hanska. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl, in 1996; and an infant sister.
Robert was born on July 1, 1944, in Sleepy Eye, the son of Carl and Dorothy M. (Marti) Romberg. He attended District 30 country school near Sleepy Eye and St. John's Lutheran School in Sleepy Eye. Bob attended high school at Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm and Immanuel Lutheran High School and College in Mankato. Bob entered the United States Navy in 1964 and served during the Vietnam war until his discharge in 1966. After he returned from the Navy, he lived in Sleepy Eye and worked at Del Monte. Later, Bob started Romberg Repair and also hauled cattle for the Sleepy Eye Auction Market. Bob married Karen Haslip on Sept. 29, 1978, at an outdoor service near New Ulm. Bob worked at Case Sales and Service and Forster Electric. Bob and Greg Braulick started Countryside Electric and Gerald Gehrke later joined them in partnership. Bob also farmed throughout his years in Sleepy Eye. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye where he was active in choir and the church council. Bob was also a member and one of the founders of the Prairieland Flywheelers Two Cylinder Club and a past member of the Sleepy Eye Saddle Club.
Casket bearers were Tom Reicks, Phil Strike, Barry Towle, Harold Abbas, Lance Aukrust, Shane Aukrust and Kurt Augustin.

Kevin Berg, 33, of New Ulm, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, as a result of a single vehicle accident in Sigel Township, Brown County. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, Oct. 9, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm with burial in the Catholic Cemetery in New Ulm. Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm handled the arrangements.
He is survived by his parents, Eldor and Lois Berg of Essig; sisters and brothers-in-law, Christine and Jerry Herr of Owatonna, Jean and Bill Berg of rural New Ulm; brothers and sisters-in-law, Pat and Renae Berg of Essig, Larry Berg of Fairmont, Paul and Brenda Berg, Steve and Teresa Berg, and Kenny Berg, all of New Ulm; 17 nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmer and Priska Guggisberg and Roman and Elizabeth Berg.
Kevin was born July 28, 1957, in New Ulm to Eldor and Lois (Guggisberg) Berg. He graduated from the New Ulm High School in 1985. He had worked for Brown County Feed, New Ulm Feed and the Community Co-op of Essig and for the last five years he was employed by Arneson Distributing Company in Sleepy Eye. He had also worked part-time at Carl's Comer in Essig for the past 18 years. He was a member of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm, Pheasants Forever, Sleepy Eye Golf Club, and Essig Baseball where he served as the past president of the association.
Casket bearers were Mike Juni, Jeff Berdan, Dean Schneider, Stan Berg, Clyde Larson, Rick Wellmann, Kyle Stadick and Craig Holm. Honorary casket bearers were Arneson Distributing employees - Al Arneson, Rae Ann Arneson, Toby Arneson, Pam Braulick and Dean Deibele.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be given to the New Ulm Area Catholic Schools (N.U.A.C.S.).

Lorraine Christensen 85, New Ulm, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, at the Lake Crystal Health Care Center in Lake Crystal. Funeral service was Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Faith Lutheran Church in New Ulm with burial in Home Cemetery in Sleepy Eye. Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm handled the arrangements.
Lorraine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Mike Peters of Madison Lake; a son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Leola Anderson of Luling, Louisiana; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Klingseisen of Sleepy Eye; a brother-in-law, Claus Evers of Sleepy Eye; and also a sister-in-law, Shirley Anderson of Sleepy Eye. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Ivan Anderson, in March 1977; her second husband, Edward Christensen, in June of 1990; a brother, Vernon Guhlke; and sisters, Mildred Evers and Leona Zellmer.
Lorraine was born Dec. 18, 1914, in Cobden to Gustav and Amanda (Grundmeyer) Guhlke. She attended school in Cobden. On June 10, 1936, she married Ivan Anderson in Sleepy Eye. After marriage they farmed near Cobden before moving to a farm north of Evan. She married Edward Christensen on June 28, 1980. After their marriage they lived in New Ulm. He owned and operated the Purity White Castle Restaurant in New Ulm and she was a homemaker. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in New Ulm and the Ladies Aid at the church. She was a past member of Grace Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye.

Clarence A. Jensen, 85, of Sleepy Eye, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000, at the Sleepy Eye Municipal Hospital. Services will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye, with interment in Brookville-Dannebod Cemetery, Sleepy Eye. Military rites will be performed by the Sleepy Eye Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye, and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church.
He is survived by his children, Vionne Haenze of Westminster, Calif., Mylan Findlay and wife Lucy of Providence, R.I., Janelle and husband Arthur Fox of New Ulm, Doris Dixon and husband John Pastre of Maple Grove, and Lynette and husband, Joseph Merrell of Palmdale, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; twin sister, Myrtle Kyar of Sleepy Eye; sister, Mildred Kuelbs of Sleepy Eye; sisters-in-law, Ruby Jensen of Morgan and Nellie Jensen of Sleepy Eye; and many nieces and nephews. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Majoria in 1997; brothers, Orvin, Everett, Norbert, Albert and Sherman; and a sister, Hertha.
Clarence was born on Sept. 25, 1915, in Evan, the son of John A. and Clara (Schultz) Jensen. He grew up and attended school in Brookville Township and other country schools. Clarence worked for various farmers in the area and was employed by Stimpert Enterprises in Sleepy Eye. On Jan. 28, 1942, he entered the United States Army, serving during World War II in the southern Philippines until his discharge on Jan. 17, 1946. After his discharge, he moved to Sleepy Eye where he married Majoria Albertson on Sept. 22, 1956, at Trinity Lutheran Church. After their marriage, the couple made their home in Sleepy Eye. Clarence worked at Del Monte for many years, retiring in 1977. He worked at Trinity Lutheran Church as a janitor for many years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye and was also an active member of the Sleepy Eye American Legion and the Sleepy Eye Honor Guard. Clarence enjoyed playing cards, fishing, cooking and gardening.
Casket bearers are Kent Dixon, Kelly Dixon, Dave Fox, Jeff McCall, Brent Fox and Brian Liebl.

Walter Watchke, 97, of New Ulm, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at the Sleepy Eye Care Center in Sleepy Eye. Funeral service was Monday, Oct. 16, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm, with burial in the Lutheran cemetery in New Ulm. Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm handled the arrangements.
He is survived by daughters, Marilyn Watchke and Janice Boltmann, both of New Ulm, Betty Broste of Anchorage, Alaska, and Audrey Watchke of Mankato; sons and daughters-in-law, Howard and Alice Watchke of Blaine, and Gary and Martha Watchke of Madison, Wis.; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and by nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elsie, on March 5, 1985; sisters, Emma Tyler, Alma Watschke, Ella Seifert, and Mabel Watschke; by brothers, Herman Watschke, Jr., Arthur Watschke, Alfred Watschke, and Albert Watschke; and by a son-in-law, Jerome Broste.
He was born Nov. 14, 1902, in Home Township, Brown County, to Herman and Mathilda (Remus) Watschke. He attended country grade school in rural Sleepy Eye and graduated from Sleepy Eye High School in 1923. He then attended La Crosse State College in La Crosse, Wis. graduating in 1926. He then taught school for one year before returning to La Crosse State College. In 1928 he graduated with a bachelor of science degree in physical education and then taught school in Buffalo, New York, for one year. While in high school and college, he was active in both the football and baseball programs. On Aug. 23, 1929, he married Elsie Mielke at St. Paul's Lutheran parsonage in North Mankato. After marriage, they resided in North Mankato for three years before returning to New Ulm where he became employed as a U.S. mail carrier from 1933 until 1966 when he retired. Even though he retired, he still remained very active in his community where he helped organize the senior citizens group in New Ulm, he served as president of the New Ulm Senior Citizens and the Brown County Senior Citizens. He was the president of the War Dads in New Ulm, a tour director with the senior citizens for many years, traveling across the United States with the group, he was a driver for the senior citizens and the shut-ins, president of the AAL branch at St. Paul's Lutheran Church for many years, president of the church council and served on the church visiting committee for the sick for many years. He had also been a director of the Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes for many years. In 1972 he was named the Outstanding Senior Citizens for Brown County. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm and had been a resident of the Sleepy Eye Care Center since July 30, 1998.

Lucy (Mrs. Harry) Schmidt, 97, formerly of Searles, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000 at the Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm.
Mass of Christian burial will be was Wednesday, Oct. 18, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Searles, with burial in the church Cemetery, rural Searles. Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm handled the arrangements.
Lucy is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Melvin Wenninger of Sauk Center, Rose and Edward Johnson of Baxter; sons and daughters-in-law, James "Jim" and Darlene Schmidt of New Ulm, and Jerome "Jerry" and Phyllis Schmidt of Madelia; 20 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her family, being preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harry Schmidt, on Sept. 22, 1999; two daughters in infancy, a daughter, Ruth, in 1943; a son, Daniel, in 1974; sisters, Rose Wiltscheck, Bertha Wilfahrt, Anastasia Domeier, Clara Helget, Ottilia Landsteiner, Mary Kloeckl, and Ann Wiltscheck; and by brothers, Meinrad Hillesheim, Sr., and John Hillesheim.
Lucy was born on April 16, 1903, in Sigel Township, Brown County, to Anton and Mary (Hillesheim) Hillesheim. She married Harry Schmidt on May 29, 1928, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in New Ulm. After marriage they farmed in Linden Township, Brown County, for 35 years before retiring in 1964 and moving into Searles. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth Catholic Aid Society and Christian Mothers Society, both of Searles. She became a resident of the Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm in 1993.

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