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Thomas L. Vind
Thomas Lee Vind, 59, Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, January 26, 2005, after a six year battle with cancer, in Innovis Health, Fargo, ND.
Thomas was born December 31, 1945, to Hans and Katie (Bachman) Vind in Crookston, MN, where he attended school and graduated from high school in 1964. After high school he attended horseshoeing school in Placerville, CA. In 1965, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and completed basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas. During his years of service he attained the rank of staff sergeant and spent two years in Wapa, Thailand. In 1969 he returned home to Crookston and worked for Cenex.
On January 14, 1972, he married Delores Cirks in Crookston. They later divorced in 1991. In 1978, Tom and his family moved to East Grand Forks, MN. In 1979 he started his career with the United States Postal Service, transferred to the West Fargo (ND) Post Office in 1983 and retired in March of 2004.
Tom shared his father’s love of horses and as a young man became an accomplished horseman. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to hunt, fish, camp and golf. He also enjoyed spending time with his children, family and friends.
Tom is survived by a son, Roger (Joyce), Burlington, ND; a daughter, Teresa Vind, Hitterdal, MN; three grandchildren, Kyla Burnside, Preston Burnside, and Ethen Vind; two brothers, Charles (Merna), Fertile, MN, and Gordon (Pat), Crookston; three sisters, Charlotte (Duane) Stinar, Mary (Walter) Lessard, both Crookston, and Verna (Curt) Johnson, East Grand Forks; a sister-in-law, Mary Ellen (Richard) Loing, Reynolds, ND; and a brother-in-law, Elwood Hill, Crookston.
Tom was preceded in death by parents; one brother, Roger; and one sister, Henrietta Hill.
VISITATION: Monday, January 31, 2005 - 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.
FUNERAL: Tuesday, February 1, 2005 - 10:30 AM in The Lutheran Church of Christ the King, Moorhead.
INTERMENT: Oakdale Cemetery, Crookston, MN.
Richard "Dick" Vollbrecht
Richard Paul “Dick” Vollbrecht, 71, of Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, November 12, 2005. He passed away at home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, losing a valiant fight with cancer.
Dick Vollbrecht was born on November 2, 1934, in Fergus Falls, MN, the first born child of Ralph and Ella (Nibbe) Vollbrecht. He attended Fergus Falls Senior High School. Following graduation in 1952, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He served with honors in Korea and as an Embassy Guard in Paris, France.
Following his honorable discharge from the Marines, Dick attended Wahpeton School of Science and then on to the University of Minnesota earning a degree in Business Administration.
Dick married Esther Mittelstadt, in Fergus Falls, in 1961 and moved to the Twin Cities where Dick worked for the U.S. Postal Service and Montgomery Ward. They moved to Moorhead in 1964 where he was employed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Dick was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the Moorhead American Legion.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Esther, his two devoted daughters, Brenda and her husband, Doug Rapske, Moorhead; and Dana and her husband, Kevin Biffert, Fargo; and 8 grandchildren. Dick is also survived by two brothers, Paul, Alexandria, MN; Tony, Honduras, Central America; two sisters, Kathryn and her husband, Rev. Milo Sheldon, Mitchell, SD, and Jane Vollbrecht, Cleveland, GA. As well as a niece and four nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Mary Smith and her family.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests anyone wishing to honor Dick’s memory make a gift to their favorite charity in his name.
A gathering of friends will be Monday, November 14, 2005, from 6 - 8 PM, in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead. A memorial service will be Tuesday, November 15, 2005, at 1:30 PM, in Grace United Methodist Church, Moorhead. Inurnment was held in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fargo.
Madelyn T. Warner
Born August 16, in 1918, Madelyn was daughter to John and Nellie Hesby, who raised her on their farm just north of Halstad, MN. An exceptional student, she finished high school early, skipping a grade along the way. Madelyn married Erwin Warner on January 18, 1939, in Sisseton, SD, and was not separated from him until his death in 2001 after sixty-two years of marriage.
Madelyn and Erwin made their home in Minnesota, living in a house that Madelyn designed and Erwin built in Halstad. They farmed to make a life, raised three children to make a future, and contributed to their community in countless ways. In her private life Madelyn was a voracious reader, an avid crossworder, and a meticulous homemaker. She knitted sweaters and lent her hands to teaching her grandchildren how to crochet.
Madelyn died gently in her home, just after sunrise on the morning of Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at the age of 87 years.
She is survived by two sons, Cactus (Kathy) Warner, Mesquite, NV, and Scott Warner, Halstad, MN; eight grandchildren, John Melting, Halstad, Jeremy (Kristi) Melting, Moorhead, MN, Brianna (Darryl) Watson, Riverton, WY, Annette (Rick) Salyer, Henderson, NV, Nathan Warner, Beaver Dam, AZ, Ethan, Caleb and Seth Warner, all of Halstad; six great-grandchildren, Nora and Hanna Melting, Derek and Shelby Watson, Regan and Aric Salyer; and fourteen nieces and nephews. In death, Madelyn was preceded by her husband, Erwin; her daughter, Janice Melting; son-in-law, John Melting; grandson, Jay R. Melting; parents, Nellie and John Hesby; brother, Everett Hesby; five nephews and one niece.
Visitation: Friday from 5 - 7 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM in Halstad Lutheran Church, Halstad.
Funeral Service: Saturday (October 1, 2005), at 2 PM in Halstad Lutheran Church
Interment: North Halstad Lutheran Cemetery, Halstad
Geraldine G. Weber
Geraldine “Jerry” Geneva Hilde was born April 8th, 1924 to Carl and Helma Hilde of Felton, MN. Jerry grew up near Felton and graduated from high school there as well. She was fun loving and very much doted on by her father, Carl. In 1947 Jerry went on a blind date with a handsome soldier who had recently come home from the great war. The date must have went well because that handsome soldier ended up becoming her husband of 48 years, Leo Weber.
Leo and Jerry were married in 1948 and made their home near Borup, MN where Leo farmed. In 1966 they moved into Moorhead but Leo continued to farm. Jerry absolutely loved living in town because she loved being around people and she was by nature, a social butterfly. She liked to talk on the phone with friends and neighbors, but she especially liked talking to her children and grandchildren. If you ever ran into her while she was out and about (such as her weekly hair appointment at the Center Mall) she had to hold your hand and say hello.
Jerry enjoyed playing card games with her grandchildren, although they usually had to keep her on track and help her win. Another favorite of Jerry’s was Lawrence Welk. One of the highlights of her life was dancing with Lawrence Welk. Every Sunday night she reminded everyone around her about that special dance in her green dress. Everyone was reminded because she was the only one who was allowed to talk during the show! Whether Jerry was visiting the farm or just going for a drive around town, she absolutely loved being with her husband, Leo. They could often be seen at events around town together. They really were “two peas in a pod.” Anyone that knew Jerry also knew that there were only two men in her life—her father, Carl, and her husband, Leo. She can now again sit with her father and give him company, just as she has given us company for so many years. Jerry fought a courageous battle for over forty years with MS. She received loving care, strength and support from her husband, Leo, and from her devoted family and friends. Jerry died peacefully on December 6, 2005, in MeritCare Palliative Care Unit, Fargo, at the age of eighty-one.
Jerry is survived by her husband Leo Weber, Moorhead, MN; her daughter Lisa Weber, Fargo, ND; her sons, Greg Weber, Los Alamidos, CA; Mark (Natalie) Weber, Borup, MN; Tim (Kim) Weber, Borup, MN; eleven grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Helma Hilde, and her brother Kermit Hilde.
Visitation: Thursday from 4:30 to 7 PM with a prayer service at 4:30, Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead
Funeral Service: Friday (December 9, 2005) at 11 AM, Lutheran Church of Christ the King, Moorhead
Interment: Felton Public Cemetery, Felton
Lucille "Lu" A. Wilson
Lucille “Lu” Amy Wilson passed away Sunday, May 29, 2005, after a long bout with cancer. She passed away peacefully at her home in Dilworth, MN, surrounded by family.
Lu was born September 16, 1922, in Rothsay, MN. The daughter of Walter and Avis (Nelson) Weyhrauch, Lu grew up in Rothsay and Foxhome, MN. Following her graduation from Breckenridge High School in 1939, Lu worked for Wright Memorial Hospital, Fergus Falls, MN, as an office assistant until 1941. She then began working for Ottertail Power Company, also in Fergus Falls. In 1943, Lu enlisted in the United States Navy. She served as a WAVE in Washington, DC, until her honorable discharge in 1946.
Lu returned home and resumed working for Ottertail Power Company in Fergus Falls until 1948. She then moved to Ellensburg, WA, and began working as a secretary at West Central College of Education. In 1952 Lu returned to Foxhome and met Ralph E. Wilson. Lu and Ralph were married May 24, 1953, in Foxhome Lutheran Church. They made their home in Dilworth, MN, and she began working at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND.
In 1960 Lu began her career with Dilworth Public School. After serving in many roles, Lu retired as secretary to the superintendent in 1979. Ralph retired from the VA Hospital and Lu and Ralph divided their time between their home in Dilworth and their cottage on Lake Lizzie. Ralph passed away in 2001.
Lu was an active member of Dilworth Lutheran Church. She served with DWELCA and Mary Circle. She worked part-time in the church office and volunteered many hours. Lu served as an election judge for the City of Dilworth for many years. She was an active member of American Legion Post 397, Dilworth, and served as commander and membership chairperson during her tenure.
Lu is mourned by her son, Russell; daughter-in-law, Beverly; and her grandchildren, Ross, Margaret, Mackinzie, Reece and Baylee of Breckenridge, MN. She is also mourned by her sisters, Wynne Hendrickson, Wahpeton, ND, Ilene Wheeler, Norwalk, CA, Shirley Bergquist, Dilworth, and Phyllis (Chuck) Green, Fargo, ND; and many nieces and nephews.
Lu is preceded in death by her parents; by her loving husband, Ralph; her sister, Donna Morrissy; brother, Wesley Weyhrauch; and four brothers-in-law, Elmer Hendrickson, Ralph Wheeler, George Morrissy, and Lowell Bergquist.
Visitation: Thursday, from 6 PM to 8 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM, Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead, MN
Funeral: Friday, June 3, 2005, at 10:30 AM, Dilworth Lutheran Church, Dilworth, MN
Burial: Friday at 2 PM Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Fergus Falls, MN.
Howard R. Wilson
Howard R. Wilson, 90, Dilworth, MN, died Monday, February 14, 2005, in Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Fargo, ND.
Howard Rudolph Wilson was born February 14, 1915, in Oriska, ND, to Charles and Barbara “Abby” (Courville) Wilson. Howard was raised and educated in Dilworth.
Howard entered the US Army on February 19, 1941, and served with the 39th Field Artillery Battalion in Africa, Sicily, and Italy. He was honorably discharged on August 10, 1945.
Howard was married to Jeanette Rugg on April 22, 1945, in Dilworth, where they made their home. Howard worked for Northern Pacific Railway and then Burlington Northern Railway, as an engineer, for forty-three years.
Howard enjoyed bowling and golfing, but he took special pride in his garden.
Howard is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Jeanette, Dilworth; son, Gary Wilson, Moorhead; daughter-in-law, Suzie Wilson, Dilworth; three grandchildren, Jason (Liane) Wilson, Glendale, AZ, Jeremy Wilson, Fargo, and Holli Wilson, West Fargo, ND; and five great-granddaughters.
Visitation: Thursday, February 17, 2005; 11 AM - 1 PM Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead
Funeral: Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 1 PM Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead
Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fargo
