Obituaries 1/1/26
Beverly Bersie, 90
Beverly Ann Bersie, age 90, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the Annandale Care Center.
She was born on September 9, 1935, in Montrose, to Roy and Esther Wandersee Tessmer and was raised on a farm in Delano. Beverly attended Delano School, where she was active in band and choir. She especially enjoyed singing and playing the organ. Following her graduation, she was employed as an office clerk at Buffalo Production Credit Assn. for four years. On February 23, 1957, Beverly was married to Ronald Bersie. The couple made their home on a farm north of Waverly, where they milked cows for 40 years. Beverly helped with the daily farm and household chores. Together, they were blessed with four children, Barbara, Bruce, Susan, and Bradley. Beverly was an active member of St. Paul’s Church in Montrose. After her children were grown, she worked at Pamida in Buffalo for five years and later volunteered for several years at the Wise Penny Thrift Store, where she enjoyed working alongside friends. In her free time, Beverly found joy in Christmas caroling, reading, and creating craft projects. She will be remembered for her strong work ethic, devotion to family, and giving spirit.
She is survived by her children, Barbara Ashfeld (partner, John Crawford), Bruce Bersie (Shelley Bersie), Susan Hewitt (Bradford Hewitt), and Bradley Bersie (Jane Bersie).
She is further survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer Ferkinhoff (Ben Ferkinhoff), Alex Bersie (Faith Dalhman), Matthew Hewitt (Jillian Hewitt), Melissa Hewitt (Charlie Westphal), Rachel Feliciano (Kevin Feliciano), Stephanie Bersie (Ruben Naour), and Tia Bersie; great-grandchildren, Paxton Hewitt, Obadiah Hewitt, Simon Feliciano.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Bersie, in April 2020.
Funeral will be held at St Paul’s Lutheran Church (310 Buffalo Ave. S, Montrose, MN 55363) on Saturday, January 10, at 11:00 A.M. with a lunch at the church following the service.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 10, from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. AT THE CHURCH.
Memorials are preferred to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Joseph Buschel, 48
Joseph Louis Buschel, age 48, of Buffalo, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Visitation will be held at the funeral home and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church in Buffalo for Joseph Buschel. Services are pending at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo. Online condolences may be made to www.thepeterson chapel.com.
Edward Butler, 58
Edward “Ed” Joseph Butler, age 58, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, following a courageous year-long battle with cancer. A man of quiet character and steady presence, Ed spent his final days surrounded by the love of his family in the community he called home.
Born on March 6, 1967, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ed grew up on Casco Point on Lake Minnetonka and graduated from Mound West Tonka High School. He was a man who found great satisfaction in the simple pleasures of life. He took immense pride in his work at Loram in Medina, a job he truly loved.
While Ed was a self-described “homebody” who cherished the peace of his life in Waverly, he also possessed a spirit of adventure that led him to the outdoors. Whether he was catching the wind on a snowmobile, navigating the waters on a boat, casting a line while fishing, or enjoying a quiet bike ride, Ed was quite at home in the beauty of the natural world. Though he preferred the comforts of home, he occasionally enjoyed the excitement of travel, creating cherished memories along the way.
Above all, Ed was defined by his love for his family. He was a faithful husband to his wife of eight years, Mary Butler, with whom he built a life of companionship and shared joy. His kindness extended to their “furbaby” companions, Elsie and Bella.
Ed was preceded in death by his first wife, Kamia (Kim) Lundgren Butler; and his father, Michael F. Butler; and he is survived by his wife, Mary; his mother, Mary C. Butler; his brothers, Steve (Anne), Jim, and Mark (Jennifer); and a large, loving extended family of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Ed Butler was a man of few words, but he was dearly loved and will be remembered for his steady heart, his gentle spirit, and his enduring faithfulness to those he held dear.
A private family service will be held in January.
In lieu of flowers, Ed’s wife Mary, would like donations in Ed’s honor be made to the non-profit Crossroads Animal Shelter, at 2800 10th St. S.E., Buffalo, MN 55313. https://crossroadsshelter.org/
Arrangements were entrusted to The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo, MN.
Gregory Dearing, 63
Gregory Carl Dearing, age 63. of Buffalo, MN, passed away December 20, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids. He was born on August 22, 1962, in Buffalo, MN, to Tom and Irene (Swartz) Dearing, of Maple Lake.
Greg graduated from Maple Lake High School with the Class of 1981. Following graduation, he continued working on the family dairy farm.
On June 11, 1988, Greg was united in holy marriage to Susan M. Babatz at the Church of St. Mary in Waverly. Together, they were blessed with two daughters, Emily and Ellie, whom Greg loved deeply and was very proud of. The farm he fondly grew up on and worked at later became home to the next generation when Emily and son-in-law, Cody, purchased it, allowing it to remain in the family.
After his father retired and the cattle were sold, Greg began a career as a school custodian. He took great pride in his work and the relationships he built along the way. His favorite place to work was Rogers Elementary, where he was grateful to be part of a supportive community of staff, students, and parents who meant a great deal to him.
Greg loved spending time with his family, especially his daughters, son-in-law, and grandson. He was known for his kind heart, willingness to help others, and sense of humor. Greg enjoyed being a jokester and never turned down a good treat!
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Irene; parents-in-law, Don and Kathy Babatz; and brother-in-law, Mark Babatz.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sue; children, Emily (Cody) Lindberg, of Maple Lake, and Ellie Dearing, of Buffalo; grandchildren, Cade Lindberg and Cade’s sibling that is due in June; siblings, Bruce (Kris) Dearing, Terri (Steve) Harder, Diane Dearing, Jeff Dearing; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Barb (Jeff) Krause, Alan (Jennifer) Babatz; many other relatives and friends.
Our family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the staff at the Mayo Clinic for the exceptional care shown to Greg during his esophageal cancer treatment.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Buffalo at 11:00 A.M. with visitation held one hour prior. Inurnment will be held in the spring.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Diane Moen, 73
Diane Jane (Johnson) Moen, aged 73, of Buffalo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025. She will be deeply missed!
Diane was born November 3, 1952, in Hendricks, Minnesota, to parents Milton and Verona (Aune) Johnson. Diane attended Hendricks High school graduating in 1970. She then graduated from Augsburg University, where following the completion of her degree she had a very fulfilling career as a social worker. She was formerly employed with Ebenezer Society in Minneapolis, Howard Lake Good Samaritan Society, and Lakeridge Care Center of Buffalo.
On October 4, 1975, Diane was joined in holy matrimony with her loving husband, Darryl Moen, in Hendricks, Minnesota. God blessed their marriage with two sons.
What Diane loved most of all was spending time with her family; she was especially devoted and proud of her three grandchildren. During her free time, she was also known to love traveling. Some of her favorite places she had traveled were on an Alaskan Cruise with her husband Darryl; Norway with her dear friend, Mary Ratzlaff, where she got to visit extended family; she loved traveling to California to visit her brother and his family; and the summers spent at Black Duck Lake, where she enjoyed being out on the water.
Diane is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Darryl Moen; sons, Scott (Kristin) Moen, of Lakeville, MN, and Aaron (Natalie) Moen, of Becker, MN; grandchildren, Tryggve, Halvor, and Dane; siblings, Vickie Hammer, of Hendricks, MN, and Dennis (Marita) Johnson, of San Marcos, CA; as well as many cherished cousins, nieces, nephews, and many beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be held at the Peterson Chapel in Buffalo on Friday, January 2, from 4 – 7 P.M. Casket bearers will be, Troy Grengs, Brent Grengs, John Hammer, Jeff Hammer, Jeff Seyfert, and Eric Moen.
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Rev. Dr. Robert Mortvedt, 92
The Rev. Dr. Robert E. Mortvedt, age 92, of Buffalo, left this world to be with our Lord in Heaven on December 21, 2025.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo with Rev. Trevor Skorburg and Rev. Culynn Curtis will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in spring of 2026 at Stordal Lutheran Cemetery in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
Robert Eugene Mortvedt was born on September 17, 1933, in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, to Ernest and Clara (Halvorson) Mortvedt. Robert graduated from Dell Rapids High School in 1951. He was a proud graduate from University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Robert went on to serve honorably as an officer and pilot in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1959. This period of service instilled in him strong sense of duty and community that he carried throughout his life.
In 1962, he married the love of his life, Becky Petersen, in Racine, Wisconsin. Together, they nurtured a loving family that included their cherished children, Clare and Jacob.
As an ordained minister for 61 years, Robert touched countless lives through his ministry. He served 36 years in five parishes in California and Nebraska, and as an interim pastor for eight congregations in Nebraska and Minnesota, always leading with compassion and wisdom. His passion for teaching Bible study classes was evident, as he inspired many with his profound understanding of scripture and the boundless love he shared.
An avid reader and sports enthusiast, Robert found joy in both the pages of books and the thrill of watching his favorite teams. His legacy of faith, kindness, and compassion will forever resonate in the heart of those who knew him.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Becky Mortvedt; his children, Clare (Jeff) Swenson, of Buffalo, and Jacob (Karen) Mortvedt, of Roseau, MN; grandchildren, Nathan (Liz), Nicholas (Janessa), Steffane, Katelynn, Skyllar and Delaynna; great-grandchildren, Jayme, Gabe, Kinley, Jaxon, Remi, Elias, Cruz, Hazel and Rose; siblings, Audrey (Duane) Mortensen, of Lawrence, KS, and Jeanne Steinharter, of Fort Worth, TX; sister-in-law, Marlene Mortvedt, of Fort Collins, CO; and many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Mortvedt; sisters, Lucille Ramstad, Marilyn Terilliger, and Carole Petersen.
Robert’s grandchildren will serve as urn bearers. Arrangements entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Annandale.
Obituary, Guestbook & Video Tribute online at www.dingmannfuneral.com
Dale Sieg, 91
Dale Robert Sieg, age 91, of Monticello, formerly of Rockford, MN, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at his residence.
A full obituary will be forthcoming.
The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo MN is serving the family. On-line condolences can be made at www.thepeterson chapel.com.
