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Paul Anderson
Paul J. Anderson "Pauly, " "Brother Paul, " 73 of Lake Pulaski died Monday morning, February 7, 2005 at his residence.
A visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, February 10 two hours prior to Mass.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Paul Anderson will be held on Thursday, February 10 at 4 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish Center, 8701 36th Avenue North, in New Hope.
Private interment Friday, February 11 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo served the family.
William Sawatzke
William P. "Bill"/Uncle Bill" Sawatzke, 64 of Waverly, passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning of Monday, January 31, 2005.
He was born on April 5, 1940 in Maple Lake the son of Albert and Gertrude Stotko Sawatzke.
Bill was baptized at the Church of St. Timothy in Maple Lake.
He graduated from St. Mary's High School in Waverly in 1958.
On May 2, 1964 William P. Sawatzke and Karen M. Guggemos were joined in holy marriage at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Winsted. God blessed their marriage with four children - Mary, Wendy, Joel and Neal.
Bill and Karen made their home in Waverly, raising their family on Little Waverly Lake where Bill taught his children to water-ski and fish.
Bill was a proud member of the Asbestos Workers Local #34 for over thirty years, mostly working for E & S Insulation.
Bill worked hard and lived life to its fullest enjoying fishing, playing cards (mastering euchre) and driving classic cars.
Retiring at age 60, Bill built his new home, "the Shed, " for playing poker and watching the Vikings with his boys, nephews, friends and family.
Each winter, Mille Lacs Lake called and Bill spent countless hours ice fishing, perhaps sneaking off to play cards from time to time.
Most of all, Bill spent retirement enjoying family, strengthening bonds with his wife and children and absolutely loving his role as a grandfather.
While Bill showed his true, inestimable strength and determination in his battle with cancer, we remember him for his (somewhat grumpy) smile, his sometimes tough, always unquestionable, love and selfless concern for his family.
He was a faithful member of the Church of St. Mary in Waverly.
Survived by his loving wife Karen M. Sawatzke; children Mary Sawatzke of Buffalo, Wendy (Tim) Gruenes of Becker, Joel (Julie) Sawatzke of Howard Lake and Neal (Megan) Sawatzke of Delano; seven grandchildren Matthew, Jake, Mariah and Jordan, Evan and Zoe, and Justin; a brother Lawrence (Geri) Sawatzke of Crosslake; sisters Delores Paul of Grand Forks, Elinor Franke of Buffalo and Catherine (Larry) Gunderson of Delano; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Preceded in death by his parents "Al" and Gertrude Sawatzke; sisters Helen and Anne Marie Sawatzke; a brother Robert Sawatzke; brothers-in-law Arnold Franke and Herb Paul.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Bill Sawatzke was held on Friday, February 4 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Mary in Waverly. Father Timothy Cloutier was the Celebrant and interment followed at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Mae Wannarka was the organist for the Mass and special music was provided by Jason Deiter. Dan Herbst was the reader.
A visitation was held on Thursday, February 3 from 4-9 p.m. at the church.
Honorary casket bearers were Bill Rathkamp, Ken Larson, Ken Decker, Woody Lachermeier, Val LePage, Bill Jones, Dick Painschab and Dan Herbst.
Casket bearers were Matt Laqua, Mike Paul, Jeff Gunderson, Dick Sawatzke, Dan Sawatzke and Dale Sawatzke.
The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted served the family.
Carol Leota Schmidt
Carol Leota Schmidt (Thomas) was born Jan. 30, 1927 and died Jan. 1, 2005. Preceded in death by her father Dr. Carl Thomas and mother Lily (Raines) Thomas.
Carol was a dog groomer in St. Michael for many years. She specialized in the grooming of injured or older dogs recovering from surgery. She was known for her love of animals and her gentle manner with them. Carol was a veterinary technician in Illinois before she moved to St. Michael. She spent most of her life caring for her pets and had a soft spot for ill and needy animals.
Survived by brother James (Lavonne) Thomas; daughter Jamie (Pieter Bekker) McDougall; sons Kent (Denise) McDougall and Scott (Karin Cram) McDougall; special friends Sandy and Dave Pearson and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Memorials preferred to the Wright County Humane Society.
Interment in Bates City, MO.
Elaine Teske
Elaine Teske, 77 of Brainerd, died Saturday afternoon at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Memorial services for Elaine Varner Teske were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 8 at the Ivy Chapel, 712 Laurel Street in Brainerd. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005 in Lakeview Cemetery in Buffalo.
Rachel Elaine Teske was born on May 17, 1927 the daughter of Eugene and Pearl Varner. On February 28, 1946 she was united in marriage to Oliver J. Teske in Buffalo. The couple farmed near Buffalo until Oliver passed away on December 11, 1979. Elaine then moved to Brainerd to live with her daughter, Nila. She was a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
Her life was fulfilled in her family; Brad and Linda Teske of Litchfield, Nila Patrick of Brainerd and Grant and Laurie Teske of Minneapolis. She was "Nonie" to 7 grandchildren; Matthew and Jon Teske, Erin and Kyle Patrick, Meagan Teske and Katie and Dylan Anderson, in whom she found the greatest joy. To add to the joy are 4 great grandchildren; Isabella, Linnae, Joshua and Cody. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Pearl; her husband, Oliver; and a brother, Duane.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter.
Lucille M. Utsch
Lucille M. Utsch, 80, of Cold Spring died on Monday, January 31, 2005 at the Assumption Home in Cold Spring, Minnesota. Lou was formerly of St. Joseph and Delano, Minnesota. She was born August 12, 1924 to Math and Elizabeth (Haider) Stalberger in Spring Hill, Minnesota.
Lou was united in marriage to Alcuin H. Utsch on June 24 1946 at the St. Michael Catholic Church in Spring Hill. For several years Al and Lou farmed in Spring Hill before moving to St. Joseph, Minnesota. In 1967, Al and Lou moved the family to Delano, Minnesota. Lou was employed by the Charles Sweatt family of Wayzata for many years.
Lou enjoyed cooking, baking and reading, and especially spending time with her family. Her freshly baked cookies were a favorite for all the neighbor children. She was Granny Lou to all the neighbor kids.
Lou was preceded in death by her former husband Al, an infant son, and son Joseph "Butch", her parents, and brothers Bob and Cyril Stalberger.
She is survived by her children: Marge and Lenny Laudenbach of St. Cloud, Richard and Debbie Utsch of Richmond, Pat and Glen Stalboerger of Cold Spring, Joan and Bill Graunke of Buffalo, Jean and Rob Kosower of Phoenix, AZ, Deb and Lee Pfrogner of Stuart, FL, Steve Utsch of Delano and Allen Utsch of Delano, 18 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren, sisters: Gennie Lieser, Joan Winter, Millie Spanier, Betty and Don Barton, Bernice Welle, brothers: Ray Stalberger, and Math and Carol Stalberger.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 4, 2005 at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, Minnesota. Visitation was held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the church in Cold Spring. Rev. Cletus Connors will officiate with music provided by the Resurrection Choir. Nichole Utsch will serve as soloist, Lisa Drontle will be organist and Julie Ludwig will perform the role of cantor and music director. Cross Bearer will be Kirstyn Guy. Casket bearers will be Lou's grandson's: Rick Laudenbach, Nathan Utsch, Eric Stalboerger, Clint Graunke, Chad Kosower, Anthony Utsch, and Matt Graunke.
Interment services will take place at the Calvary Cemetery in Delano, Minnesota at 3 p.m. on Friday.
Memorial preferred in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements by the Iten Funeral Home in Delano, Minnesota.
Ellsworth Swanson
Ellsworth D. "Swanie" Swanson, pilot, boater, jokester and much-loved dad; July 2, 1915 - January 26, 2005; in Alamo, California.
Born in his grandmother's house in Buffalo, Minn. to Frank A. Swanson and Ida Marie Rundquist. His father was a depot agent for the Soo Line.
The family, which would grow to include five children, lived in several towns in Minnesota and South Dakota over the years, including Buffalo, Paynesville, Brewton, Nashua, Britton, Sisseton and Veblen.
Swanie, known then as "Ells, " graduated from Veblen High School in 1934. Because there weren't enough boys to field a basketball team, he actually played on the varsity team five years, including one while he was in eighth grade.
Although born into a railroad family, when Swanie spied his first airplane at a young age, he fell in love for the first time. He soloed for the first time in Minneapolis at Wold-Chamberlain Field in 1934, which coincidentally was built in part by his uncle, August Rundquist, a carpenter. He earned his commercial license in 1935. Many residents of the Veblen area took their first flight with the young pilot Swanson when he returned with his first plane to work the harvest. He would supplement his $1 a day wage by taking passengers up for a short, breathtaking spin.
After operating his own flight service and school in partnership with John Shanks, and later, Willis Strong, back in Minneapolis, he joined American Airlines as one of its youngest pilots in 1939.
After 17 years based in Chicago, he transferred to San Francisco in 1956, happily leaving the snow shovel hanging in the garage. Over the years he carried many well-known passengers, including Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Orland Cepeda and Harmon Kilebrew. Perhaps the most gracious was First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, who came to the cockpit door of his DC-3 to introduce herself. Swanie was flying 747s when he retired as a captain after 36 years and 29, 000 hours in 1975.
He fell in love for the second time when he met Mary Jane Covert, who was attending nursing school at the time in order to become a stewardess. Instead, she married the pilot and shared his life for 48 years until her death in 1987. They raised three loving children, Tony (Rosalinda), B.J. (Mardi) and Rex (Diane). Swanie is also survived by two grandsons, Randall and David, and his siblings Frank James, Lorraine and Germaine. His brother Jerry preceded him in death.
His last great love was boating in the Delta in Northern California, which he enjoyed for nearly fifty years aboard several boats named "Kwitchurbel-yakin." He twice served as Commodore of his yacht club, Bridge Marina, where he is remembered for his endless supply of jokes and ready smile.
Dad, you're cleared for final takeoff - we'll raise a toast to you... after all, "it's five o'clock somewhere."
Donations may be made to: American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum, P.O. Box 619617, MD 808 GSWFA, DFW Airport, Texas 75261-9617, to your local hospice or to your favorite charity.
Paul Anderson
Paul J. Anderson "Pauly, " "Brother Paul" "Jerry", 73 of Buffalo died Monday, February 7, 2005 at his residence.
He was born on October 11, 1931 in Minneapolis the son of Paul Carl and Bertha Lundeen Anderson.
Longtime resident of Pulaski Lake Shore since the 1940s.
He graduated from Minneapolis South High School in 1951 and honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War for four years.
Longtime member of Teamsters Union #638 with the Star Tribune.
On March 14, 1953 Paul J. Anderson and Barbara G. Santos were joined in holy marriage in Minneapolis. God blessed their marriage with three children: Craig, Kim and Randy.
Survived by his loving wife Barbara G. Anderson; children Craig Anderson of Buffalo, Kim Anderson of San Diego, California and Randy (Doreen) Anderson of Modesto, California; grandchildren Jami Sisson, Bonni (Kurt) Thomas, Cpl. Jacob Anderson, USMC, Nakkia Dakota, Tim Fisher, Alyssa Anderson, Sarah Cay Anderson and Sabrina Anderson; a great grandchild Jada Lynn Thomas; many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents Paul and Bertha Lundeen Anderson; a twin brother at birth and a sister at birth.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Paul Anderson was held at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 10 at the Parish Community of St. Joseph, 8701 36th Avenue North, in New Hope. Father Robert L. Hazel was the Celebrant.
Private interment with full military rites was held on Friday, February 11 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Honorary casket bearers were Bonni Thomas, Nakkia Dakota, Alyssa Anderson and Sarah Cay Anderson.
Casket bearers were Craig Anderson, Kim Anderson, Randy Anderson, Jami Sisson, Cpl. Jacob Anderson, USMC and Tim Fisher.
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo served the family.
Lowell Zachman
Lowell James Zachman, 76 of Wahkon and formerly of St. Michael died Tuesday, February 8, 2005 in Onamia.
He was born on October 24, 1928 in St. Michael the son of Vincent and Ida Daleiden Zachman.
On June 13, 1950 Lowell J. Zachman and LaDonna M. Fricke were joined in holy marriage at the Church of St. Walburga in Fletcher. God blessed their marriage with six children: Bonnie, Kathy, Cindy, Jerry, Vince and Sandy.
Lowell created many memories and stories that we hope people will retell many times.
He was a former Wright County Commissioner for twelve years and a longtime St. Michael businessman having owned and operated The Corner Bar and Lowell's Diggers.
Lowell was a faithful member of the Church of St. Michael in St. Michael and often attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wahkon. He also belonged to the Knights of Columbus Council #4174.
Survived by his wife of fifty four years LaDonna M. Zachman; children Bonnie (Donny) Eicher and Kathy (Butch) Marquette all of St. Michael, Cindy (Tom) Uselmann of South Haven, Jerry (Roxann) Zachman, Vince (Brenda) Zachman and Sandy (Scott) Martinson all of St. Michael; fifteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a sister "Tish" (Ralph) Dick of St. Michael; other relatives and many friends.
Preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Ida Zachman.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Lowell Zachman was held on Friday, February 11 at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Michael in St. Michael. Father Michael Becker was the Celebrant. Interment at St. Michael Cemetery.
Friends called at the church Thursday, February 10 from 3-8 p.m. A prayer service was held at 8 p.m.
Casket bearers were Cory Eicher, Myles Marquette, Jed Eicher, Grant Marquette, Jeric Zachman, Cole Zachman, Lowell Zachman and Tanner Uselmann.
The Peterson Chapel St. Michael - Albertville Funeral Home served the family.
