Obituaries 11/20/25

Lawrence Broll, 87

Lawrence Myron Broll, age 87, of Waverly, passed away on November 10, 2025. 

He was born on August 30, 1938, to George and Magdalene (Ertl) Broll in Waverly, Minnesota. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Church of St. Mary Catholic Church in Waverly, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 9-11 A.M. prior to the Mass, all at the church. Interment in the church cemetery. 

Arrangements by the Iten Funeral Home in Delano, Minnesota.

Gale Holmquist, 91

Gale Beatrice (Smith) Holmquist, age 91, of Buffalo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025.

She was born on April 12, 1934, in Wadena, MN, to Gordon and Beatrice (Palm) Smith. She grew up in Buffalo and graduated from Buffalo High School in 1952.

In 1953, she married Dwight Holmquist at the Buffalo United Methodist Church, and together they shared almost 50 years of marriage until Dwight’s passing in 2004.

Music was always a central part of Gale’s life. She had a natural gift for music and an even greater gift for sharing it; she taught piano to countless students in the Buffalo area for several decades. She lent her talents to church services, both locally and in the Minneapolis area, to community theater productions, and to area orchestras. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (1980) and later her Master of Music from the University of Minnesota (1982).

Outside of the piano lessons and concerts, Gale remained active and healthy. She downhill skied into her 70s, traveled the world, biked through breathtaking landscapes, and even participated in triathlons back in the 1980s—long before it became popular as it is today.

She was a caretaker in every sense of the word, tending to her family, friends, and especially to Dwight during his illness, always putting others first. Her heart was kind.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dwight; parents, Gordon and Beatrice Smith; brother, James Smith; and several brothers and sisters-in-law.

Gale is survived by her children, Ward (Julie), Drew (Shannon); granddaughters, Tiffany (Tendai) Muyengwa and Charamea (Dani) Pollock; sister, Susan (Dan) Sanders; sisters-in-law, Shirley Holmquist and Sharon Skytte; brother-in-law, Ed Kussman; and many other relatives and friends.

Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with visitation one hour prior at the Buffalo United Methodist Church, 609 8th Street NW, Buffalo, MN. Inurnment at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com.

Tamera Klein, 60

Tamera Lee Klein (Womeldorf), age 60, of Buffalo, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on January 9, 1965, in St. Cloud, MN, the daughter of Bruce and Marguerite Anderson.

Tammy was a 1983 graduate of Buffalo High School and later attended community college for Fashion Marketing. Upon graduation, Tammy was employed at Cedric’s in Ridgedale. Tammy later ran an in-home day care for many years.

On May 3, 1986, Tammy was joined in marriage to Mark Klein in Wayzata, MN. She was a loving mother to her four children and an adoring grandmother to her ten grandkids. Her family was her greatest source of joy, and she was always there to support and celebrate them.  

She enjoyed spending time with her family and her dog Bentley, watching stock car and NASCAR racing, being in the outdoors, cooking, going to car shows with her mom and dad, playing cards, doing puzzles, and listening to music.

Survived by her husband, Mark Klein; children, Ashley (Austin) Chisholm, Melissa (Kyle) Kostka, Hailey (Tyler) Hickle, and Chaz (Jaclyn) Klein; grandchildren, Kade, Rylee, Micah; Norman, Kenneth; Henry, Lennon, Laiken; Nevaeh and Leia; her parents, Bruce and Marge Anderson; sisters, Kim Pedraza and Sandy Bartley; brother, Jeff Womeldorf; many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 21, 2025, 4-7 P.M. at The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo, MN.  

The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo MN assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.thepetersonchapel.com.

David Manz, 43

David Arlie Manz, age 43, of St. Cloud, MN, passed away on November 10, 2025, at his home in St. Cloud. David was born the son of David N. and Brenda (Otten) Manz on November 16, 1981, in Buffalo, MN.

David went to school in Buffalo, MN. He was known to be an avid reader and was typically wearing his pajama pants and crocs. His favorite times were pulling shenanigans on those he loved.

David is survived by his mother, Brenda (Bill) Jordan; siblings, Kristina Manz, Justin (Teresa Dongoski) Manz, Amber (Elijah) Behrends, Vince (Krystal) Manz, Miranda (Josh Erickson) Jordan and Scott (Alexandra) Jordan; nieces and nephews, Blazen, Faith, Marshall, Brody, Grace, McKenzie, Josephine; grandparents, Arlie and Joan Manz; also aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by father, David N. Manz; grandparents, Vernon and Elizabeth Otten; cousin, Tyrell Ramsdell; hero, Hulk Hogan.

Celebration of David’s life will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service at Buffalo Ev. Covenant Church in Buffalo, MN.

Luncheon to held at the church following the service.

Interment will take place in the Swedish Mission Cemetery in Buffalo, MN.

Arrangements were entrusted to The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo, MN.

Lucille Schulze, 100

Lucille L. Schulze, age 100, of Buffalo, MN, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025. 

She was born on March 31, 1925, in Maple Grove Twp., Hennepin County, MN, and lived a long, full, and faith-filled life dedicated to love, hard work, and service to others.

On August 3, 1946, Lucille was married to Clinton V. Schulze in Osseo, MN. God blessed their marriage with two children.

For over 30 years, Lucille worked at Burkland’s and Cohen’s in Buffalo, where she was known for her warm smile, keen eye for style, and genuine care for every customer who walked through the door. Her work ethic and kindness left a lasting impression on her community.

A devoted wife, she spent her life caring for those she loved most. Her family was her greatest joy, and she showed her love in countless ways—especially through her cooking. She was a gifted storyteller. She also loved music and dancing—especially polka—and never missed a chance to join in a lively tune.

A woman of deep faith, Lucille was the oldest member of her church, where she found friendship, comfort, and community throughout her life.

She will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, and the love she poured into everything she did. Her family and friends are grateful for her 100 remarkable years and for the legacy of love and strength she leaves behind.

She is survived by daughter, Diana Korpela, of Maple Lake; son, Bruce (Anne) Schulze, of Hudson, WI; granddaughters, Katie (Kyle) Golby and Kelli (Bill) Hoeft; three great-grandchildren, Corbin and Kelsey; Mitchell; step-great-grandson, Jonathan; a great-great-granddaughter, Brynlee; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clinton Schulze, on January 15, 1995; a great-grandson, William; brother, Kenneth “Sonny” Treptau; sisters, Helen Herman and Irene Vergin.

A funeral service for Lucille Schulze was held at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Buffalo, MN, on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., visitation began at 10:00 A.M. Pastor Ryan Clark officiated. Inurnment took place at Elmwood Cemetery in Rockford.

The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo MN assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.thepetersonchapel.com.