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| Brad Aamodt | Aamodt, Bradford O. age 75, of Plymouth, passed away Feb. 13, 2008. Brad was born and raised in Elmore, MN. He attended Luther, Augsburg and St. Cloud State. He taught for several years in the Mound Westonka Schools. Brad was very active in community theater in the Twin Cities. Preceded in death by his parents, Arnold & Orva. Survived by sister, Joan Leikvold; 2 nieces, 1 nephew, several grandnieces & nephews; also survived by lifelong friend & partner, Ron Seaver. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to donor's choice. | ||
| Retired: Updated: 02/08 |
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| Becky Anderson | |||
| Retired: Updated: 07/08 |
Rebecca "Becky" Bundy
Doudna Anderson, Age 79 of Mound, passed away July 24, 2008. |
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| Jack Andreasen | |||
| Worked: 1950-1970 Retired: 1970 |
Updated: 05/05 |
Band and choir teacher at Mound
HS and Shirley Hills Elementary School. Jack and his wife have enjoyed a
lot of retirement years! Currently, they are living in Comfrey, Minnesota,
where they create and print The Comfrey Times/ Darfur Gazette. After
leaving teaching in Mound, he went on to get a degree in graphic arts/media/television
from Mankato State. Since leaving Mound, they have lived in quite a few
towns in southern Minnesota, and they've had the opportunity to travel quite
a bit of the country. He taught graphic arts, television, and radio
for Blue Earth Co-Op and Springfield Co-Op and finally retired once more
from teaching. He continued to play trumpet and drums
with old-time bands in a variety of venues and KNUJ television in Mankato.
He also played with the Sauerkraut Band for many years in New Ulm at the
Heritagefest and has done trumpet duty for various American Legions.
Carol and Jack continue to run their newspaper and will attend their oldest
grand-daughter's wedding in June. He keeps in close contact with Chuck
Henthorne and John Kotula's widow, Marcie. Greetings to all! |
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| Beverly Barkley | 4886 Bartlett Blvd | ||
| Retired: Updated: 11/00 |
Mound, MN 55364 | ||
| Bruce Black |
bmjblack@arvig.net |
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| Updated: 02/06 |
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| Joan Blomlie |
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| Harry H. Bockhaus |
Harry H. Bockhaus,
98, of Mound, died Friday, August 11, 2006. Harry was a retired teacher
and wrestling coach at Mound Westonka Schools. He was preceded in death
by wife, June. Harry is survived by Mary (George) Torkelson, Ruth Bockhaus,
Joy (Jeff) Matson and John (Jane) Bockhaus; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
two great-great-grandchildren; faithful companion, “Sweetie”. Funeral
services were held August 16 at Fairview Covenant Church in Minnetrista;
with internment at Fairview Cemetery. |
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| Jeanne Brustad | 3309 Casco Circle | jeanne@llbrustad.com | |
| Retired: 6/2004 Updated: 10/06 |
Wayzata, MN 55391 | Jeanne Brustad retired from 36 years of teaching in the summer of 2004 and continues to work on her web page business, the family history geneology book that she started writing in 1971, her involvement in the Westonka Historical Society, Gillespie Center, Shoreline Early Childhood, Church choir, playing bridge and scrapbooking. She is now able to travel with her husband on business and fun golfing and ski trips, plus a trip to Norway where she met many more relatives for her family history book. | |
Anne Fowler Carlson
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Anne lost her battle
with cancer at the end of July 2005. She was an outstanding example of the
quality teaching staff Westonka has provided its students over the years.
Gwen Carlson Anne Fowler Carlson, age 74, of Watertown. Attended Southwest
High School, where she graduated in 1948 as valedictorian. Received BA degrees
from U of M in Humanities and Education, graduating in 1953 summa cum laude,
Phi Beta Kappa. 26-year English teacher at Mound Westonka High School.
Current president and 9-year member of the Carver County Library Board.
Survived by husband, Jerry Carlson; daughter, Sarah Carlson (Dale Hokenson)
of Waverly; sons, Chris Carlson of Stewart and Eric (Jean) Carlson of Buffalo;
grandchildren, Dustin, Travis, Stafford, Emily and Kristen. Copy from Star
Tribune 7/22 - 2/24/ 2005 |
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| Updated: 7/05 |
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| Lois Dion | 4937 Bartlett Blvd | LDION61837@mchsi.com | |
| Retired: Updated: 11/00 |
Mound, MN 55364-1741 | ||
Ione Doppelhammer
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Ione Doppelhammer, age 51, of Mound, passed away
in her home Wednesday, October 23, 2002 surrounded by her loving family after
a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 7, 1951 to Irving
and Janice (Hanson) Grove. Ione is preceded in death by her father, Irving
Grove. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Robert; daughters, Alison
& Kristen; mother, Janice; brothers, Darrell (Marcia) Grove and Keith
(DeeAnn) Grove; friends at Westonka School District; and many nieces, nephews,
family and friends. Ione was a teacher at Grandview Middle School since
1976 and was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening,
bird watching, and traveling. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister,
aunt and friend. She will be missed by all. Published in the Star Tribune
on 10/24/2002. |
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| Updated: 09/02 | |||
| Lucille Duffy |
Lucile Duffy, age 92 of Spring Park, formerly
of Mound. Survived by brother, Felix Duffy of Mpls; sisters-in-law, Frances
Duffy of Mpls, Naomi Duffy of Watertown; nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends. Lucille was a primary teacher in the Mound Westonka Schools
for many years. Published in the Star Tribune on 10/19/2003. |
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| Updated: 10/03 |
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| Patti Dykoski |
7091 Halstead Drive | dykoskip@aol.com | |
| Retired: 2003 Updated: 04/05 |
Mound, MN 55364 | Patti Dykoski retired June of 2003 after 34 continuous years at MWHS teaching physical education, health, driver education and coaching gymnastics, track, tennis and volleyball. She is loving retirement and having the time to do whatever, whenever. She is spending her time volunteering at Our Lady of the Lake and is a member of the Park Commission for the City of Minnetrista. She is traveling world wide with her husband Bob. She enjoys scuba diving, biking, kayaking (whitewater, wow!), canoeing, camping, crossword and jigsaw puzzling, and reading. | |
| Jane Eckers | Jane L. Eckers, 55, formerly of Wayzata, lost
her courageous battle to cancer on May 25, 2003. She passed away quietly
at her home in Hillsboro, New Hampshire. Jane is survived by her husband,
Curtis A. Eckers, Hillsboro, NH; son, Chris M. Eckers (fiancee Leila),
Agawam, MA; daughter, Laurie Bonier (Andy), Wayzata, MN; mother, Lorraine
Barnes, Hillsboro, NH; sisters, Ann Smith (Bruce), Kay Bennett (Steve),
Lynn Green (Dick); half sister, Bonnie McCarthy (Forrest) and half sister,
Susan Lever (Don); many nieces and nephews, friends and students. She was
preceded in death by her father, Marshall Barnes and her grandparents. Jane
had a rewarding 32 year teaching career in the Mound- Westonka School District
before retiring in June 2002. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother
and gained much happiness from the times she spent with her family and
friends. Jane was giving, caring, and thoughtful of those around her. Our
lives have been truly blessed with her presence and she will be dearly missed.
Published in the Star Tribune on 6/1/2003. |
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| Retired: 2002 Updated: 06/03 |
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| Larry Exel |
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| Duane A. Eide | 1370 Langewood Drive | duane1bike@aol.com | |
| Retired: 1994 Updated: 11/00 |
Mound, MN 55364 | Since retirement Duane Eide has worked for BI in corporate travel. He has been on about 60 trips in places as diverse as Columbus, Ohio, Bermuda, Paris, France, Maui and New York City. He has also completed some European travel with his wife Pat. For both of the Eide's, retirement has proven to be more exciting than they imagined. However, they still cling to those fond memories that go along with working in the same district for 35 years. | |
| Pat Eide | 1370 Langewood Drive | duane1bike@aol.com | |
| Retired: 1995 Updated: 11/00 |
Mound, MN 55364 | Since retirement Pat Eide has subbed frequently at both Shirley Hills and Hilltop. She has also completed some European travel with her husband Duane. For both of the Eide's, retirement has proven to be more exciting than they imagined. However, they still cling to those fond memories that go along with working in the same district for 35 years. | |
| Arthur Erickson | Erickson Arthur David,
67, of Mound, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2003. He was born on June 27,
1935 to Peter and Margaret (Vangstad) Erickson in Sauk Centre, MN. Arthur
was a 1953 graduate of Sauk Centre High School, 1956 graduate of St. Cloud
State, and received his masters from the University of Minnesota in 1965.
He was a teacher in Aitkin and Fairmont, and was a librarian in St. James
and the Mound Westonka District #277. Published in the Star Tribune on 03/27/2003. |
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| Retired: 06/91 Updated: 03/03 |
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| Elta Erickson |
Erickson, Elta Marie
(Smith) age 88, of Mound, was born on July 15, 1918. Passed away on November
8, 2006 and is now safe in the arms of Jesus. Preceded in death by husband,
Donald; brother, Arden; sister, Ruby. Survived by sons, Bruce (Linda) and
Lee; grandsons, Nicholas and Jeffrey; brother, Wayne (Elaine); sister, Leota;
and many nieces, nephews and friends. Elta and her boys moved to Mound in
1958 where she resided until her death. She worked for the Mound Westonka
School system for most of her working days. Published in the Star Tribune on 11/10/2006. |
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| Gerald Esselman | 5030 Norwood Lane North | gerryessel@aol.com | |
| Retired: 06/95 Updated: 01/06 |
Plymouth, MN 55442-2066 | Gerry has moved to Plymouth with
his wife and they have 16 grandchildren. He is doing fine and loves to keep
in touch with his Westonka friends and students. |
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Larry Exel 
Retired: 06/96 |
Larry W. Exel, age
68, of Mound. Born June 12, 1938 in Mpls. Larry graduated from Roosevelt
HS in 1956 after helping steer the basketball team to a State Championship.
He attended the U of M, later transferring to UND, playing baseball and
basketball at both, captaining the basketball team at UND. He earned a BA
in education and during summers played minor league baseball for Williston.
Larry went on to earn an MA in Education Administration at NDSU while coaching
basketball and later he earned a Specialist Degree in Education Administration
at MSU. In 1965, he married the love of his life Sharon Conyne. He taught
at Perham and Farmington, before finding a career home at Mound Westonka
in 1967. Over the next 29 years he coached baseball & basketball, taught
all grade levels and was an asst principal. From ‘89 to ‘96 he fulfilled
his dream of being an Athletic Director. After retiring, he continued to
work MWHS sporting events, organize the Tri-Metro & Metro Alliance Conferences,
and run tournaments for the MN State HS League. Preceded in death by parents,
Herman and Sophie Exel; brother Ken & nephew John. Survived by his devoted
wife, Sharon; loving daughter Kathleen, the "world's best son-in-law" Steve;
sister-in-law, Ginny; brother-in-law, Bruce (Jeanne) Conyne; eight nieces
& nephews; numerous other relatives; and scores of wonderful friends.
Larry loved being a teacher, coach, and Athletic Director, but he loved
spending time with family and friends even more. He treasured his time
playing golf, traveling, cheering on the Yankees and going to as many U
of M & Carleton women basketball games as he could. Special thanks to
Drs. JP Carlson, Vercellotti, & Burns, and other staff at Methodist,
and the U of M BMT Unit. In the end he was still a teacher: allowing doctors
to study him and showing loved ones across the country how to go forward
risking everything while being filled with hope. He left us too soon on
Oct 19th. Remember him not as someone who lost a courageous year long battle
to Leukemia, but as a humble man who had a sense of humor that inspired
an inside joke with everyone, a smile for the smallest of children, a hole-in-one
on his scorecard, and a father who will never be loved by a daughter more;
a rich man indeed. Celebration Service 11 AM on Tuesday Oct 24 at St Johns
Lutheran 2451 Fairview Lane Mound 952-472-1416. Visitation 5-8 PM on Monday
Oct 23 Huber Funeral Home Mound & 1 hour prior to the service at Church.
Memorials preferred to the Family to be put toward a yet tbd scholarship
& Leukemia research. Huber Funeral Homes Mound Chapel 952-472-1716. Published
in Star Tribune on 10/22/2006. |
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| Joy Fleming | 2825 Halstead Ln | ||
| Retired: 06/00 Updated: 11/00 |
Mound, MN 55364 | ||
| Audrey Froeming | 4866 Edgewater Drive | ||
| Retired: Updated: 11/00 |
Mound, MN 55364 | ||
| Barbara Gatz |
Gatz, Barbara J.
age 78, of Waconia. Survived by her loving husband, Merlin; sons, Todd (Julie)
Gatz, Tim Gatz (Vicki Mohrman); grandchildren, Kiley Gordon, Cory Acton;
brother, Paul Strong; sisters-in-law & brother-in-law, Doris Strong, Leon
& Donna Gatz. Barb taught kindergarten for the Mound Schools from 1965
- 1991, teaching kindergarden in many different buildings. She taught at
Elizabeth Gardner, was housed in Mount Oliver Lutheran Church, Shirley Hills
and Grandview during her career with the Mound Schools. The information about her family was published in the Star Tribune on 4/27/2007. |
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Mary (Sally) Grierson
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Mary (Sally) Bennett Grierson, age 65, passed
away on Monday, June 4, 2007, after a difficult battle with Lymphoma. Sally
was born and raised in Virginia, MN. She was an honors graduate of the
University of Minnesota School of Education and taught in New York State,
Minneapolis, and Mound, MN. Sally loved Lake Minnetonka where she raised
her family in Mound forming many lifelong friendships. When her husband
Jim retired in 1995, they moved to Marco Island, FL. Although Sally had
been a Florida resident for 12 years, summers were spent in Minnesota at
Lake Vermilion and Lake Minnetonka. Sally loved to travel and was an avid
reader, bridge player, and seamstress. She especially enjoyed making fancy
dresses for her granddaughter. Sally is survived by her husband, Jim; daughter,
Betsy; her sons, Jim (Susan) and Bill (Robin); and grandchildren, Mitchell,
Cody, Will, McKenzie, and her beloved dog Oprah. A private memorial service
will be held for family members. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations
to the American Cancer Society. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services The
Mound Chapel 952-472-1716 Published in the Star Tribune on 6/5/2007. |
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| Gene Goede | Mound, MN | js27hog@aol.com | |
| Taught: 1966-1992 Updated: 11/03 |
McAllen, TX | Gene and Joann live in Mound during the lovely Minnesota months and in McAllen during the lovely South Texas months. Gene plays in the Eden Prairie Community Band in the summer and in the winter, the Rio Grande Valley Concert Band, the Tip O' Texas Orchestra, and the Tip O' Texas Big Band Preservation Society (a 16-piece dance band). The Goede's have grandchildren and they are named in alphabetical order - and there are 12 of them now. The first three are at St. Thomas, Ball State, Muncie Indiana and St. Olaf. | |
| Joann Helleksen Overson Goede | Mound, MN | js27hog@aol.com | |
| Taught: 1966-1991 Updated: 11/03 |
McAllen, TX | Gene and Joann live in Mound during the lovely Minnesota months and in McAllen during the lovely South Texas months. Joann has become a birder. She participates in the Valley's Christmas Bird Count and the spring Hawk Watch. The Goede's have grandchildren and they are named in alphabetical order, and there are 12 of them now. The first three are at St. Thomas, Ball State, Muncie Indiana and St. Olaf. | |
| Sally Gottschalk | 5101 Edgewater Drive | srgottsc@ties.k12.mn.us | |
| Retired: 6/00 Updated: 11/00 |
Mound, MN 55364 | ||
Robert C. Gove
Retired 06/1982 |
Robert C. Gove, age
85, of Plymouth, formerly of Mound. Bob died peacefully at home surrounded
by his family on April 9, 2007. Preceded in death by his parents, George
& Olive Gove; brothers, Joe, George, Bill & sister, Helen; dear
nieces, Sharon & Sandra and nephew, Keith. He is survived by his loving
wife, Betty Jane (BJ), of 60 years; children, Jeffrey (Pat), Andrea (Bill),
Channing (Susan), Nathan (Lori) and grandchildren, Chris (Lisa), Anna, Sara,
Natalie, Caitlin, Madeline, Nicholas, Rachel, Allison; great- grandchildren,
Finn, Rowan, Ava. Bob is also survived by his sister, Grace Tuchek. Bob was
born in Red Wing, MN, graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College and was a veteran
of WWII. He started teaching and coaching in Appleton, MN and continued his
career at Mound High School, where he coached football and taught for over
30 years. After his retirement in 1982, he and BJ traveled the world. He
was an avid reader and loved a good political discussion. He will be greatly
missed by family and many, many friends. Published in the Star Tribune on
4/11/2007 |
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| Marty Gilbertson | 2894 Tuxedo Blvd | ||
| Retired: Updated: 11/00 |
Mound, MN 55364 | ||
| Wilma Evelyn Haarstick |
Evelyn Haarstick
was born October 2, 1915, in rural Fergus Falls, MN and passed away on Sunday,
December 28, 2008. She was the daughter of W.B. an Flora (Backstrom) Haarstick.
She graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1932 and Fergus Falls Teacher
Training in 1935. From 1935 - 1949, Evelyn taught in Otter Tail County rural
schools and the Village of Dalton. She graduated from St. Cloud State University
with a two-year certificate in 1947, a BS degree in 1957, and a Master's
degree in 1965. From 1949 - 1977 Evelyn was a teacher in District #277 in
Mound, MN, teaching mostly 6th grade, remedial reading and a reading consultant.
She was a Title 1, SLBP teacher and coordinator in both public and Our Lady
of the Lake Schools the last ten years she taught. Evelyn moved back to
Pelican Rapids in May 2004. She has been a resident of Pelican Valley Nursing
Home since November 2006. Evelyn enjoyed visiting family and friends. She
traveled to parts of the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji
and Hawaiian Islands, South America and Panama Canal. She loved to read,
listen to music, hiking and cooking. She was active in several organizations:
Camp Natch, Delta Kappa Gamma, church, Teacher's retirement group, Archaeological
Society, the Gillespie Center of Mound, MN and she played in a kitchen band.
Memorials may be made to the donors choice. |
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| Charles Henthorne | 6253 Bartlett Blvd | cdhenthorne@gmail.com | |
| Retired: Updated: 11/00 |
Mound, MN 55364 | ||
| Delores Henthorne | 6253 Bartlett Blvd | cdhenthorne@gmail.com | |
| Retired: Updated: 11/00 |
Mound, MN 55364 | ||
| Margaret Holste | 1761 Concordia Street | holstem44@yahoo.com | |
| Retired: 06/02 Updated 01/04 |
Wayzata, MN 55391 | Margaret worked in the district as School Social Worker from 1969 until June, 2002. Sheworked in every building in the district over the years, including early childhood and students in special ed who were over 18 placed in out-of-district programs. Through most of those years she had the privilege of knowing most everyone in the district, which changed in the last few years when she was located primarily at the high school and lots of new people were hired each year at all levels. She's enjoying retirement, traveling with her husband, David, to Canada and SE Alaska in the summer and the South and SW United States and Mexico in the winter. In her first year of retirement, they were home five months and on the road in their RV seven months. What a life! | |
| Charlene Jassim | 5301 Baywood Shore Drive | charlise@aol.com | |
| Retired: 06/97 Updated: 06/05 |
Mound, MN 55364 Winter Address: 16205 Coventry Crest Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931 |
Al and Charlene Jassim currently reside in Ft. Myers FL during the winter months and on Harrison Bay during the summer months. Charlene plays piano with the Gulf Coast Symphony and flute in the Edison College Band. During the summer she plays flute in the Hopkins Westwind Band. This summer she will be rehearsal and performance pianist in the Chaska Valley Theater production of "State Fair." Charlene and Al have just built a new house in the golf community of Crown Colony in Ft. Myers. | |
| Summer Address: 5301 Baywood Shores Drive Mound, MN 55364 |
Florida Phone: 239.332.4141 Mound Phone: 952.472.4141 |
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| Cammy Morgan | cammyrmo@aol.com | ||
| Retired: Updated: 11/00 |
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| Ervin Muth | 10484 Cherry Point Road SW | treefarmer2004@yahoo.com | |
| Retired: Updated: 11/00 |
Alexandria, MN 56308 | ||
| Opal Muth | 10484 Cherry Point Road SW | treefarmer2004@yahoo.com | |
| Retired: Updated: 11/00 |
Alexandria, MN 56308 | ||
| Gwen Myers | 12009 W. Hilloway Rd | salmyers@ix.netcom.com | |
| Retired: 06/99 Updated: 05/07
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Minnetonka, MN 55305 | Like every other retiree, Gwen Myers thinks retirement is swell. She does miss the window that teachers have on the lives of their students, but she doesn't miss spending hours and hours reading papers. Now she is spending hours and hours as Action Chair for the League of Women Voters Minnesota. This is the lobbying arm of LWVMN, which has about fifteen volunteer lobbyists covering a number of issues including state finance, election law, education, health care, reproductive choice and the environment. Specifically she is lobbying on election law and environmental issues. There is a link to the Capitol Letter, the lobbyists bimonthly report, at www.lwvmn.org . Anyone interested in joining the League and getting involved should contact Gwen. She and her husband, along w/ their dogs and cat, spend some time at her family cabin on the Gunflint Trail every summer. | |
| Claudette Nelson | 420 William Nelson West |
claudette1946@gmail.com |
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| Updated: 01/09 | Dassel, MN 55325 | Claudette loves her simple, but varied life in Dassel. She
has renewed a lot of old friendships, and sometimes it seems like no time
has passed. She volunteers @ something almost every day - Nursing Home, Assisted
Living Apartments, Dassel Area Historical Society, and she is available
for taking people places. She also has cat duties for EthelMae and
LucyLu. She doesn't travel a lot, but she made it to Maui last year and
is going again for almost the full month of March. She still enjoys
golf and knitting. Life is good. |
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| Hilda C. Neudecker | Neudecker Hilda C., age 88, of Minneapolis., formerly
of Clements, MN. Preceded in death by 2 sisters, Sr. Auremuda and Sr. Ursella;
3 brothers, Leo, Phillip Neudecker, and Father Otto Neudecker. Survived
by 3 sisters, Sr. Paraclite, Esther Callahan and Sr. Claire; niece, Kay
Baker; nephew, John Callahan. Former 50 year teacher at the Mound School
System who will be well remembered by many students. Published in the Star Tribune on 10/29/2004. |
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| Muriel Nunn | - | mbnunn2@gmail.com |
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| Retired: 06/99 Updated: 11/00 |
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Gunnel Ostvig
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Gunnel Margareta
Ostvig, nee Rahm, of Mound passed away at the age of 70 on October 30,
2006. Born on January 13, 1936 in Orsa, Sweden. Gunnel, a long time employee
for the Westonka Food Service and taught Swedish for Community Ed and ran
the cookie bake for many years. She was adored by her children and grandchildren,
she was loved by all who knew her, she was like an angel. She is survived
by children, David, Michael & wife Sarah, Marianne, Jay & wife Jennifer;
grandchildren Dempsey Ostvig, Makeda and Dima Andela, Linnea Ostvig, McKinley,
Bergan, & Traye Ostvig; sister & brother-in-law in Sweden Inger
Rahm & husband Sven Bengtsson; niece Anna & husband Nikko &
their children Hilma, & Emil Talala; nephews Eric & Anders Bengtsson;
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jim & Nancy Ostvig, Patsy &
Daryl Despain, Dixie & Jim Johnson, Judy & Sid Paulson, Martin
"Bud" & Felicity Ostvig, Grant & Marian Ostvig, William Tex &
Donna Ostvig; brother- in-law Neil Johnson & wife Sherri; and scores
of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Dempsey
Ostvig; parents Anders & Margit Rahm; father-in-law, M.C. Ostvig and
mothers-in-law, Minnie, Mary, & Bernice; sister-in-law Georgia Ostvig
Johnson. Published in the Star Tribune on 11/2/2006. |
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| Marilyn Reger | 2136 Overland Ln | moundgrandma@msn.com |
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| Retired: 06/00 Updated: 11/00 |
Mound, MN 55364-1622 | ||
Josephine "Jo" Rigdon
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Josephine Rigdon
was 77 when she passed away peacefully on April 16, 2006 after a nine-year
battle with cancer, which she fought with courage, humor, and acceptance.
Survived by her children Steven (Merrijane,) Sara (Ken,) granddaughter
Alyson; longtime companion Merle Tommeraasen, and many special friends.
Jo was an elementary school teacher in Mound, MN, a gardener, an avid reader,
a friend, and the greatest Mother. Published in the Star Tribune on 5/21/2006. |
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| Darlene Roiland | 2145 So. View Lane | ||
| Retired: Updated: 11/00 |
Mound, MN 55364 | ||
| Sharon Shea | 2456 N. Long Lake Dr. NW | hobin@uslink.net | |
| Retired: 6/00 Updated: 11/00 |
Backus, MN 56435 | It has been said that summer vacations are just a practice for retirement. How true! Ample time to do what you want, when you want. Since retiring after 24 years in Mound, Sharon and her husband Bill have permanently retired in their lake home north of Brainerd. Ample time to: read, shop, do those artsy-crafty projects put off until "later", travel to Singapore to see their grandchildren and other fascinating places, visit, entertain, and communicate frequently with those far and near via e-mail. After a period of adjustment, their lives have assumed a pattern of daily home life, with snowmobiling and "nesting" in the winter to lawn and gardening in the summer. As the saying goes, "How SWEET it is"! | |
| Donna Smith | smith370@tc.umn.edu | ||
| Retired: 1996 Updated: 02/02 |
Mound, MN 55364 | Retired in 1996 after 34 years of teaching in the Mound Westonka district. Actively volunteering as a director on the Westonka District #277 Foundation to raise funds for programs that enhance the education of our students. Attends class reunions to "spread the word" about the Foundation's needs and successes. | |
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Wayne
H. Smith
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Wayne Smith of Maple Grove, formerly of Mound, died May 17, 2007 at age 77. Wayne was born and raised in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin where he graduated from Chippewa Falls H. S. in 1947. He earned his Bachelors from Superior State College, his Masters from UMD, and his Doctorate from the University of Northern Colorado. He served as Captain in the USAF during the Korean War. Wayne taught elementary school in Beloit, Wisconsin and went on to teach at Superior State and the University of Northern Colorado. He was principal at Hilltop Elementary School in Mound for 28 years. Wayne liked to cry but he loved to laugh. His God-given joyful spirit affected all who crossed his path. Wayne loved fishing the Brule, traveling with his family, watching his grandkids participate in sports/music, golfing, and reading. He is preceded in death by his parents Orville & Sue, brother Alan, and two infant sisters. He is loved and will be deeply missed by his wife Marge; children Craig (Sherry), Julie (Mitch) Peterson, Lisa (Craig) Kuffel, Brian (Mandy); grandchildren Kelsey, Taylor, Mick, Lauren, Dani, Haley, Alex, Riley, Kiera; nieces, nephews & other loving relatives and friends. Published in the Star Tribune on 5/20/2007. | ||
| Helen Snyder | 16135 15th Ave. No | helenjs@usfamily.net | |
| Retired: 06/93 Updated: 11/00 |
Plymouth, MN 55447 | Helen has discovered that retirement is an unexpected time challenge as well as a rewarding one. She is thoroughly involved with her eight local grandchildren, ages 3 to 14 years. (Two teen-agers....it never ends.) She volunteers at two libraries...come visit the Ridgedale library bookstore for great prices, great small prices that is, on withdrawn books. Each year she has had a wonderful out-of-country trip with her sister and loved everyone of them. In between times are her usual pastimes-of-choice. Then, her three children and their families presented her with this amazing gift of a computer for her last birthday and Christmas, and it has filled in every other chunk of spare time. She is gradually cracking the mystery of it all. Her grandchildren gave her her pseydonym. | |
| Sue Stokke | 19550 Rosedale | carfan98@aol.com | |
| Retired: 06/99 Updated: 11/00 |
Deephaven, MN 55331 | ||
| Lavonne Swenson | 1265 River Rd. | swenson@windomnet.com | |
| Retired: 6/96 Updated: 09/02 |
Windom, MN 56101 | Lavonne moved to Windom, built a home with a big lawn to mow, volunteer at various places in town and keep sharp playing cards and doing a lot of laughing. She says she hasn't miss working yet. | |
| Wallace E. Wierson | 19765 Excelsior Blvd. | wwierson@gmail.com |
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| Retired: 06/94 Updated: 11/00 |
Excelsior, MN 55331 | ||
