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Lester P. Weber, 84, of Gibbon, died Sunday, March 12, 2000, at his home. Mass of Christian burial was Wednesday, March 15 at St. Willibrord's Catholic Church in Gibbon, with burial in the St. Willibrord Cemetery in Gibbon. Georgia, Leon and Juliette Weber of Winthrop, Marvin and Jane Weber of Lafayette, Ronald C. Weber of Winthrop, Richard Weber and Dennis Weber of New Ulm, Paul and Dawn Weber of Lafayette; 42 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; a brother, George Weber of Gibbon; many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Joseph Weber in 1999.
Lester was born Oct. 18, 1915 in Gibbon to Sebastian and Mary (Hrdlicka) Weber. He attended country school. He started farming in 1938 on his own. Lester married Angeline Sellner on May 7, 1940 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. After marriage, they farmed in rural Gibbon until he retired in 1979. They moved in to Gibbon in 1983.
Lester was a member of St. Willibrord's Catholic Church in Gibbon and the St. Willibrord's Catholic Aid Society. He enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family and friends.
Elaine C. Ladd, 75, of Sleepy Eye, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at the Sleepy Eye Municipal Hospital. Services were March 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye, with interment in Home Cemetery, Sleepy Eye. Sturm Funeral Home of Sleepy Eye handled the arrangements.
She is survived by her son, Alan and wife Cathy Ladd of Stevens Point, Wis.; daughter, Colleen Ladd and husband Dr. Richard Kokkila of Willmar; four grandchildren, Daven and Sara Kokkila, Jocelyn Ladd and Jessica Huggins; sister, Carrie Schenk of Sleepy Eye; and brother, Victor and wife Dorothy Christensen of Sleepy Eye. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Francile in 1969; husband, Raymond in 1987; and brother, Jens in 1987.
Elaine was born on Dec. 25, 1924, in Eden Township, Brown County, the daughter of Martin and Marie (Petersen) Christensen. She attended country school and graduated from Sleepy Eye Public High School. On Oct. 23, 1942, Elaine was united in marriage to Raymond Ladd in Redwood Falls. The couple made their home and farmed in Leavenworth Township. Elaine worked at 3M in New Ulm and also at Del Monte Corporation in Sleepy Eye for many years. Raymond preceded her in death in 1987. Elaine was very active in 4-H, Trinity Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid, and several card clubs. She particularly enjoyed traveling with her husband and brother and sister-in-law. She loved the outdoors and had a special affinity for birds. She had only kindness directed to her many friends. Elaine's grandchildren were always a dominant part of her thoughts and she loved them deeply.
Edwin L. Braulick, 77, of Sleepy Eye, died Tuesday, March 28, 2000, at his home. Services are Thursday, March 30, 10 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye, with burial in Home Cemetery in Sleepy Eye. Military rites will be performed by the Sleepy Eye Honor Guard. Visitation will continue on Thursday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye.
He is survived by his wife, Adeline of Sleepy Eye; children, Carol Olson of Plymouth., Gerald and wife Carol Braulick of Sleepy Eye, Dennis and wife Dianne Braulick of New Ulm, Shirley and husband Mike Haala of New Ulm, Loren and wife Laurie Braulick of Sleepy Eye, and Darlene Braulick of Sleepy Eye; 15 grandchildren; brothers and sisters and their spouses, Veronica Groebner of Sleepy Eye, Harold and Margaret Braulick of New Ulm, Roman and Phyllis Braulick of Sleepy Eye, Florence and Lyle Windschitl of Lafayette, Agnes and Robert Gleisner of New Ulm, Alfred and Lorraine Braulick of Sleepy Eye., and Delores and Dennis Franta of New Ulm. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother in infancy; brother-in-law, Valentine Groebner; and mother-and father-in-law, Raymond and Gertrude Ludewig.
Edwin Lawrence was born April 11, 1922, in Sigel Township, Brown County, the son of Anton and Amelia (Berg) Braulick. He entered the U.S. Army in October of 1942 and left for overseas duty in February of 1943, serving during World War 11 in the 32nd Division (Red Arrow) and was discharged in October of 1945. Eddie married Adeline Ludewig on June 25, 1946, at the Church of the Japanese Martyrs in Leavenworth. Eddie was born and died on the farm that was his current home.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye and the Isaacs-Radl VFW Post #800 of Sleepy Eye. Eddie was active in farming his entire life. He enjoyed fishing, old time music and winters in Pennsylvania, died March 28, 2000, at Nanticoke.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen (Hasinus); daughters, Diane, Sharon and Charlene; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Roman of The Dalles, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Maynard in childhood, and sister, Bonnie.
Carol was born June 28, 1936, in Sleepy Eye, the daughter of Arthur and Mabel (Christensen) Meinert. She grew up and attended District #36 country school in Prairieville Township. She graduated from Sleepy Eye High School in 1954 and following her schooling she worked at Haas Printing in Sleepy Eye. She married Richard Reiner Aug. 6, 1957, in Sleepy Eye and the couple made their home in Bashaw Township where they farmed until 1992. Carol worked with Rich in the auction and real estate business for many years. They moved to Springfield in 1992 where they have lived since that time.
She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye and the Ladies Guild. Carol thrived on spending time with her family, especially being part of her grandchildren's lives. She had countless interests and loved everything there was to love about life.
Casket bearers are Dean Evers, Jon Roiger, Mark Malecek, Thomas Johnson, and Wayne Henriksen.
Vivian D. Axenty, 87, of Sleepy Eye died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999 at Sleepy Eye Care Center. Services were Saturday, Dec. 18, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye. Interment will be at a later date in Pacific Crest Cemetery, Redondo Beach, Minnesota Valley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her daughter, Sally Timm of Sleepy Eye; a half-sister, Irene Loose, and a half-brother Ronald Schutt, both of Lomita, Texas, Bev Yardley of Oregon; sister-in-law Jean Browning and brother-in-law Dave Axenty, both of California in 1961 and was head pastry cook for South Bay Hospital in Redondo Beach, California. After his death in 1972, she eventually moved to Springfield, Minn., in 1987 and moved to Sleepy Eye in 1990. In 1994 she became a resident of the Sleepy Eye Care Center, where she resided until her death.
Leona M. Zarn, 88, of Sleepy Eye died Dec. 14, 1999 at Minneapolis. Services were Friday, Dec. 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye, with burial in the New Ulm City Cemetery. Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye handled the arrangements.
She is survived by her daughter, Gloria and husband Dale Miller of St. Paul Park; sons, Daryl and wife Bonitta Zarn of Finlayson, Lannie and wife Bonnie Zarn of Sleepy Eye, and Leon "Red" and wife Sandy Zarn of Sleepy Eye; foster son, Melvin Brown of Minneapolis; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Gladys Zarn of Sleepy Eye and Ollie Radloff of New Ulm. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George, and her brother Elmer.
Leona was born Nov. 2, 1911 in Milford Township, Brown County, Calif., Alice Manderfeld of Mankato, Rita Fagen of Bountiful, Utah, and Bernice Gordon of Bloomington; son, James and wife Pat Windschitl of Virginia Beach, Va; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth Haeny of Austin, Minn.; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Alexander of Green Bay, Wis., Veronica Weicherding, Loraine Windschitl and Ann Deibele, all of Sleepy Eye; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband George on March 27, 1955; grandsons, Robert Manderfeld, Jr., Thomas Manderfeld, and Charles Manderfeld; sister, Dolores in infancy; brothers, Joseph, Leonard, Victor, Edward and Sylvester; sons-in-law, Joe Johanson, Robert Manderfeld, Murvine Fagen, and Bill Gordon.
Veronica was born Dec. 3, 1898, in Leavenworth Township, Brown County, Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm handled the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife Delores Geiger of New Ulm; daughters and sons-in-law Sharon and Jack Brush, Linda and Gary Watson, Diane and Ron Vonderharr, all of New Ulm, Betty and Mike Meinhardt of Friendship, Wis.; son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Shirley Geiger of New Ulm, son, Les Geiger and his special friend Jan Brewer, both of New Ulm; daughter-in-law, Lori Geiger of New Ulm; sister-in-law, Dorothy Rote of Janesville, Wis.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Bernice and Vernon Brey of Janesville, Wis.; 27 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Leroy "Lee" Geiger; great-grandson Bryan Geiger; brothers, Robert, Gerhardt and Walter Geiger; sister, Violet Nelson; and niece Patty Lingbeek.
Louis was born Oct. 20, 1908, in Albin Township, Brown County, to Louis and Elisa (Liesmann) Geiger. He married Delores Brey on March 14, 1940 at the East Sveadahl Lutheran Church in Nelson Township, Brown County. After marriage they lived in Sleepy Eye until 1952 when they moved to New Ulm. He worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad from 1940 until 1962 when he was injured on the job and had to retire. Other part time jobs he held were janitor at the Maid Rite Cafe in New Ulm, gardener and groundskeeper for Don Dannheim in New Ulm, and other various jobs around New Ulm.
He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm, and had been a resident of the nursing home since Sept. 30, 1998.
Casket bearers are grandsons, Randy Geiger, Mike Geiger, Joey Vonderharr, Les Geiger, Jr., Kevin Watson and Mike Meinhardt, Jr.
Anthony "Tony" M. Schroepfer, 92, of Sleepy Eye died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, at the Sleepy Eye Care Center. Funeral Mass was Wednesday, Dec. 29, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye, with burial in St. Mary's cemetery. Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye was in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his daughters, LaDonna and husband Alphonse Mathiowetz of Comfrey, Theresia and husband Ernest Kretsch of New Ulm, Sylvia Braun of Sleepy Eye and Kathleen and husband Richard Marcus of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; sons, Rob and wife Linda Schroepfer, Dick and wife Lindy Schroepfer, Anthony Jr. and wife Shirley Schroepfer, all of Sleepy Eye; son-in-law, David Jensen of Bloomington; 23 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; sisters, Angie Sturm of Springfield and Frieda Haas of Sleepy Eye; sisters-in-law, Agnes Schroepfer of Sleepy Eye and Valaria Simmet of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Brigitta, daughter Barbara Jensen, three grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Louisa Zwaschka, Norbert and Leo Schroepfer, and Martha Windschitl, and brothers-in-law, Henry Haas and Mike Sturm.
Tony was born July 17, 1907 in Albin Township, Brown County, Minnesota, the son of Anton and Theresia (Prokosch) Schroepfer. He grew up in Albin Township, attending District 33 country school. After he completed his schooling, he farmed in Albin Township. Tony was united in marriage to Brigitta Soukup on Sept. 7, 1931, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in New Ulm. They made their home in Albin Township where they farmed until 1969 when they retired and moved to Sleepy Eye.
Tony was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye, the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Aid Association and the Sleepy Eye Senior Citizens. He enjoyed playing cards, old time music, dancing and visiting with friends and family.
Casket bearers are Brad Kretsch, Steven Jensen, John Mathiowetz, Brian Schroepfer, Dan Braun, Jason Schroepfer and Scott Schroepfer.
