Obituaries 6/4/20

Beverly Aslakson, 84

Beverly Aslakson, age 84, of Delano, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born in Starbuck, MN to Palvin and Mabel Evjen. She graduated from Starbuck High School in 1953.

Beverly married Henry Aslakson at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Starbuck, MN in 1955. They moved to a farm in Delano in 1968 where they raised three children.  Beverly was very active on the farm. She plowed fields, bailed hay, delivered farm animals and everything else that came with working on a farm. Beverly had her kids involved in showing dogs, pigs, cows and horses. When it came time for the county fair, she had everyone loaded in the truck with all the animals and our indoor gardening projects.  You could never tell Beverly she couldn’t do something, she would prove you wrong every time. She was small, but determined, confident and strong. 

In the year 2000, Beverly and Henry built their dream house overlooking the Crow River. There, she enjoyed planting hostas and flower gardens that all would envy.  She hosted parties in her gardens, and they gave her much joy and happiness.

Beverly is survived by daughter, Desiree vanSytzama, seven grandchildren, Siressa (Justin) Sremba, Derek (Maggie) Aslakson, Ashley (Andy) Brown, Chelsea (Dan) Vargo,  Garrett Freese, Austin vanSytzama and Carson vanSytzama; seven great-grandchildren, Ryder Sremba, Hudson Sremba, Henry Aslakson, Pearle Aslakson, Emerson Brown, Rylan Brown and Ella Brown; sister, Beatrice Tonn; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Aslakson; son, Blaine Aslakson; daughter, Tamara Freese; her parents; sisters, Avis Baukol and Phyllis Berg.

Remembrance services will be held at a later time.

Henry DeBoer, 80

Henry Duane DeBoer, of Buffalo, MN was born on November 7, 1939. He was called to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Henry was born in Springfield, SD and was raised on his family farm.  He served in the US Army and later married Phyllis Buntrock. He enjoyed his life-long career as a computer programmer in the Minneapolis area.

Henry’s wife, children, and grandchildren were his source of joy.  He really loved being a grandpa, and it showed. He also had a number of extended relatives and many friends and enjoyed visiting with others.  Henry was always willing to lend a helping hand and offer a quick smile.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of 51 years; his two sons, Henry Michael (Dana), Scott Richard (Kami); eight grandchildren, Henry, Sofia, Kaleb, Tate, Jonathan, Francis, Michaela, and Sebastian; and his youngest brother, Jim.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Evelyn DeBoer and his brother, Larry.

His memorial service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Buffalo, MN, as soon as Fort Snelling opens for burial ceremonies. 

“I am the resurrection, and the life.  He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”  (John 11:25)

Robert Faue, 62

Robert Emery Faue, age 62, of Buffalo passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids.

He was born on March 19, 1958 in Albany, Minnesota, the son of Merle Allshouse and Leda Hamilton. Robert was later adopted by Emery and Marcella Faue.

Robert E. Faue and Linda M. (nee Hayes) were joined in holy marriage on July 16, 2010 in Buffalo.

He was formerly employed at Izza Manufacturing in Buffalo as a tool fabricator.

Robert enjoyed fishing, woodworking, watching The Minnesota Twins on TV and playing cards.

Robert is survived by his wife, Linda M. Faue; children, Michael (Taryn) Faue, Melissa Faue and fiancé, Jeremy, Jacob Faue and special friend, Ginny; two granddaughters, Charlotte and Jasmine; step-children, Heather Lukaswicz, David Lukaswicz and Gabby Hein; siblings, Marcia (Jack) Schalo, Judy (Elrey) Grambart, Jim (Diane) Allshouse, Herb Allshouse and William Allshouse; mother-in-law, Rosealice Hayes; many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Karen and Jody; and by his father-in-law, Ray Hayes.

A Graveside Service for Robert Faue will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Buffalo. A visitation will be at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo on Thursday, June 4, one hour prior to graveside services.

Casket Bearers will be Michael Faue, Jacob Faue, David Lukaswicz, Michael Odden, Thomas Odden and Paul Hayes.

The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family.   Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.

 Lucille Gronke, 75

Lucille Elsie (Zhe) Gronke, age 75, of Albertville, MN, formerly of Walworth, WI, passed away on May 24, 2020.

She was born on February 13, 1945 in Eau Claire, WI to Leonard and Margaret (Watenphul) Zhe. She grew up in Zenda, WI and graduated from Big Foot High School in Walworth, WI.

On May 22, 1965, she was joined in marriage to Frank W. Gronke, Jr. in Sharon, WI. Together they raised two children, while living on the farm.

She, eventually, made her home in Walworth, WI from 2007-2018, and then lived in Albertville, MN to be closer to her family. Lucy worked a variety of service industry jobs throughout the years, the last being at Heyer True Value Hardware in Walworth, WI where she made many good friends and memories. Lucy loved reading, gardening, knitting, and sewing.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Alvin Zhe; and sister, Irene Richter.

She is survived by her children, Deborah (Timothy) Barthel and Daniel (Jeanette Kunce) Gronke; grandchildren, Arinda and Ian Barthel; brother, Ken Zhe; and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of St. Michael-Albertville. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com.

Bonnie Hayes, 72

Bonnie Lou Hayes, age 72, of Annandale passed away peacefully Friday, May 29, 2020 surrounded by her family. 

Bonnie was born January 10, 1948 in St. Cloud, the daughter of Ernest and Helen (Groves) Hendrickson. 

She was united in marriage to Bradley Patrick Hayes on January 6, 1968 at the Methodist Church in Monticello.  They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2018.  Their marriage was blessed with their only child, Erin and grandchild, Brady.

Bonnie worked and retired from Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association after 27 years of service.  She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing and stained glass, at which she was very talented. She loved being a grandma.  She always had a positive attitude and a smile on her face. She was fortunate to have multiple circles of great friends, especially her Twisted Sisters.

Bonnie is survived by her husband, Bradley Hayes; daughter, Erin (Dave) Enger; grandson, Brady Enger; sisters, Jackie Hendrickson and Betty Smith; and other relatives and friends.

Bonnie was proceeded in death by her parents, Ernest and Helen (Groves) Hendrickson; sister, Gale Evenski; brother-in-law, Orvin Evenski; and brother-in-law, Barney Smith.

A Celebration of Life is pending at a later date.

Cherlyn Olson, 63

Cherlyn J. Olson, age 63, of Maple Lake, MN passed away May 27, 2020.

She was born on March 15, 1957 in Sauk Centre, MN to Patrick and Paula (Schmidt) Campion.

Cherlyn was joined in marriage to Laine Olson on September 1, 1979 at Westwood Lutheran Church in St. Louis Park, MN. God blessed their marriage with one daughter, Jessica.

Together with her family, she operated Lady Luck Ranch in rural Maple Lake, where they would board horses and give riding lessons.

Cherlyn loved her family and grandkids; they were the world to her! She enjoyed being outdoors, especially spending time fishing on her Aunt Kitty’s dock. Her dogs were her faithful companions.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cherlyn is survived by her husband, Laine; daughter, Jessica (Stephen) Battin, of Becker, MN; grandchildren, Colt and Eva; brother, Michael (Marie) Campion, of Bloomington, MN; sister, Patricia “Patty” Campion-Maxwell, of Australia; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Memorial Service was held Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 7 p.m. at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo. Interment followed at Kreidler Cemetery in Montrose. Attendees were asked to abide by social distancing regulations and practice safe precautions, if attending the service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo, www.thepetersonchapel.com, 763-682-1363.

Angela Paumen, 96

Angela B. Paumen, age 96, of Maple Lake, died Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Annandale Care Center in Annandale.

A drive-through visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at St. Timothy Catholic Cemetery on Hwy 55 in Maple Lake. Attendees were asked to remain in their vehicles during the drive-through visitation. Funeral Liturgy will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 4, 2020 at St. Timothy Catholic Cemetery, Maple Lake. Attendees at the graveside service are asked keep a distance of 10 feet between households or remain in their vehicles. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

To show your support, please consider recording a memory of Ang using the “Send Hugs” link at the bottom of her obituary on Dingmann Funeral Care’s website or completing a “Hugs from the Heart” form, sharing a memory or kind word on Ang’s Tribute Wall, reaching out to the family directly, attending the drive-through visitation or attending the Funeral Liturgy. Cards may be mailed to the funeral home for forwarding on to the family or left at the visitation. Your acts and words of comfort and support are very appreciated during this difficult time.

Angela Blanche Paumen was born July 15, 1923, on the family farm near Annandale, to Carl and Mary (Schnieder) Dearing. She grew up in rural Annandale and graduated early from Annandale High School with the Class of 1940. Ang worked as a nanny in Edina for a year after graduation. Upon turning 18, she joined her sister, June, in Seattle, WA to join the WWII effort; they worked for Boeing doing their part as “Rosie the Riveters.” She moved back to the Twin Cities after the War to work. On August 16, 1949, Ang was united in marriage to Donald Jerome Paumen in Annandale. Together, they farmed and raised their four boys in Albion Township near Maple Lake. Angela was an active member of St. Timothy Catholic Church in Maple Lake. She enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune, quilting, crossword puzzles and playing cards. Ang had a passion for gardening and cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Wayne (Sue), of Maple Lake, Timothy (Mara Rei), of Silva, MO, Brian, of Maple Lake, and Bradley (Esther), of Maple Lake; 17 grandchildren, Denver, Toban, Kyle, Candace, Tyrel, Clint, Tara, Jessica, Jamie, Andrea, Erik, Blake, Evan, Brynn, Brielle, Brock and Johnny; 21 great-grandchildren; brother, Wayne (Marilyn) Dearing, of Annandale; and sisters-in-law, Edna Knobloch, of Buffalo and Irene Dearing, of Blaine.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Mary Dearing; husband, Donald Paumen; sister, June Love; and brother, Thomas Dearing.

The casket bearers will be Erik Paumen, Evan Paumen, Blake Paumen, Brock Paumen, Todd Seidl, Candace Seidl, Denver Paumen and Toban Paumen. Deacon Ronald Freeman will officiate at the Funeral Liturgy. Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Annandale.

Obituary, Tribute Wall, Video Tribute and Funeral Webcast online at www.dingmannfuneral.com.

Eugene Rausch, 68

Eugene “Gene” Joseph Rausch, age 68, of Buffalo passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at his residence.

He was born on January 11, 1952 in Wheaton, Minnesota, the son of Joseph and Clara C. (Borgheiinck) Rausch.

Gene honorably served as a Vietnam Veteran.

He was formerly employed for many years as a Design Engineer.

Gene enjoyed fishing, hunting and collecting Lapidary rocks (Rock Hound).

Gene is survived by his loving wife, Colleen A. (Henrichs) Rausch; three children, Michelle Abeln, of Elk River, Dave (Stacey) Rausch, of Royalton and Luke Rausch, of Buffalo; seven grandchildren, Sierra, Dara and Hayden; Madelyn and William; Elsee and Katelyn; three step-children, Nick (Tessa) Henrichs, Cassie (Thomas) Smith and Alex (Nicole) Henrichs; three step-grandchildren; his mother, Clara Schreifels, of Buffalo; siblings, Eleanor Maurer, Ardyce Oberg, Patty Nelson, Janice Korth, Joe Rausch and Julie Price; many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Rausch; an infant sibling, Joanne Mary; and by his step-father, Eldred Schreifels.

Private family graveside committal service for Eugene “Gene” Rausch will be held at Holy Family Cemetery-North of Little Falls, Minnesota on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family.   Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.

Ronald Vetsch, 71

Ronald August Vetsch, age 71, of Buffalo, MN, passed away May 26, 2020.

He was born on November 17, 1948, the oldest child of Cletus and Delphine (Kasper) Vetsch. He and his siblings were raised on the family farm in Albertville.

Shortly following high school, Ron enlisted to serve in the Navy at only 17 years old. He worked as an engineer on a destroyer during the Vietnam Conflict. He proudly served his country for four years and was discharged from his military duties in 1969.

Once he returned to the United States, he lived and worked in the west Twin Cities metro, raising his children in Maple Grove. He got into computer technology and worked in IT. In 2015, he moved to Buffalo where he purchased a hobby farm.

Ron was a devoted and loving father to his two children. He was always putting their needs first and held several jobs to provide for their well-being when they were growing up. He loved being a parent; he was a natural care giver and had a nurturing heart. In the more recent years, he became a grandfather; another title he absolutely loved having! He would spend his free time enjoying science fiction, as he was fascinated by gadgets. He was a family man, who created special and memorable moments with them. He especially enjoyed projects with grandson, Eli. Apart from family, he was also devoted to his strong faith in the Lord and one time was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.

Ron wass preceded in death by his grandson, August; parents, Cletus and Delphine; brothers, Allen, Mark, and Loren Vetsch; and sisters, Annette Vetsch and Dorothy Brabec.

He is survived by his children, Andrew (Rachel) Vetsch and Rebecca (Timothy) Vaughn; grandchildren, Lilliana, Elijah, Avalynn, and Charlie; siblings, Betty (Phil) Horsch, Patty (Gary) Lenz, Marvin (Brenda) Vetsch, and Keith (Tara) Vetsch; brother-in-law, Ed Brabec; sister-in-law, Kris Vetsch; and many other relatives and friends.

The family asks in lieu of floral arrangements, please make a donation to the Disabled American Veterans in his name.

A private visitation was held Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. at The Peterson Chapel in St. Michael, MN. A public Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, June 5, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Albert’s Catholic Church in Albertville, MN. Social distancing regulations and safety precautions must be taken, if you plan on attending Mass. Interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of St. Michael. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com.

Robert Wiese, 73

Robert Wiese (Bob), age 73, of Rockford, MN, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2020, at the Cedars Care Center in St. Louis Park.

Bob had been battling cancer for a few years and was put on hospice on Christmas Eve 2019. He enjoyed fishing, baking banana bread and playing cards with his friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Lila Wiese.

He is survived by brothers, Ronald (Karen), TN; Richard (Maxine), Hanover; Kenny (Lori), Albertville; and sisters, Jackie (Dean) Krone, Maple Grove; and Nancy (Steve) Walesch, Hanover.         

We would like to thank the caring nurses for their special care of Bob and also the great hospice team. No services planned at this time.