May 2025
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
May 2025
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
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Donald Reutzel, 81, Paynesville
Donald Arden Reutzel, 81, of Paynesville passed away at his home on Friday, May 16, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones, A memorial service will be held at Paynesville Luthe-ran Church on Wednesday, May 21, at 11 a.m. with visitation from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20. There will also be a visitation an hour before the service on Wednesday, May 21. Don was born Feb. 17, 1944, in Armstrong, Iowa, the son of Otto and Claudia Reutzel. At the age of 13, the family moved to Belgrade, Minn. After graduating from Belgrade High School in 1963 he worked construction until he was drafted into the U.S. Army in May 1965. He returned from the Army in May 1967. He married Maggie Norby on July 8, 1967. Due to the sudden passing of his dad, they made their home in Belgrade, where he helped his mom farm until they moved to Paynesville in December 1968. He again worked construction and at AMPI until he was hired by the United Parcel Service in July 1971. He took pride driving his UPS truck, never having an accident and being able to shovel himself out when getting stuck driving country roads delivering packages and sometimes repairing his own truck, whether it be a flat tire or engine problem. He was a skilled carpenter, mechanic, plumber, and electrician capable of building and repairing many things and taught his boys the same. He had several hobbies including, hunting and trapping, boarding and training horses, riding and showing horses in horse shows, woodworking, building a dragster race car, going to car races, and lastly purchasing a collector car which he had repaired and painted. He enjoyed driving it in parades and around town until he no longer was able to get in and out of it. His favorite coffee place was Hilltop Restaurant, where he went every morning to drink coffee and shake dice with the guys. Don and Maggie enjoyed some wonderful vacations, but he was happiest when he could stay home and be surrounded by his three children and their spouses and his nine grandchildren. Donald, also known as Don and "Tiny" by his Belgrade and Paynesville friends, and "Shorty" by his Reutzel relatives, had a few confused by his many names. He is survived by his wife, Maggie; daughter Tami (Dean) Stanger and grandchildren Trey (special friend Miranda Douvier), Allie (special friend Cole Hanson), and Gavin (fiancé Faith Anderson) Stanger; son Todd (Cristie) Reutzel and grandchildren, Lukas, Jonas, and Nikolas Reutzel; son Travis (Cassie) Reutzel and grandchildren Reese, Reagan, and Ryder Reutzel. He is also survived by his sister Denise (Chuck) Laage of Brooten and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Claudia Reutzel; sister Demaris; and brothers Claire, Myron, and Darwin Reutzel. Blessed be his memory. Memorials are preferred to be made to Paynesville Lutheran Church and Centra Care - Paynesville Hospice. The family would like to thank his Pastor Paul Shumaker, family doctor Dr. Randy Zimmerman, and all other providers and nurses at Paynesville and St. Cloud Centra Care, who were all so caring and helpful to his many needs. Also a huge thank you to his Paynesville area Centra Care Hospice team for the many services they so compassionately and graciously provided. We were so blessed.
Ruth Ann Laine, 74, of St. Paul, Minn., passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Proceeded in death by her husband, Larry; parents Lawrence and Lorraine Korte; and sister Joan Rothstein. She is survived by her two children, Peter (Karyn Lenick) and Eric (Jenna); two grandchildren, Amelia and Eleanor; sisters Gladys Nienaber (Ron), Donna Wellenstein (Paul), and Mary Lauer (Conrad); brothers Kenneth Korte (Patricia) and Dennis Korte (Irma); Ruth's faithful dog, Pixie, who was a constant source of comfort and joy and remained by her side until the end; and many other relatives and dear friends. Ruth spent her career in healthcare as a nurse and clinic manager at Health Partners. Her leadership and compassion touched the lives in both the patients and staff. Her colleagues will fondly remember her as a mentor who inspired excellence and kindness in the workplace. She was dedicated mother and proud grandmother. An avid gardener, Ruth found solace and pleasure in the tranquility of her garden. Her hands, skilled in neutering growth, tended to her plants with the same love and attention she gave to her family. The beauty of her garden was a testament to her belief in the power of nurturing life in all its forms. A memorial will be held at the Sunset Chapel at 2250 St. Anthony Blvd., Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, May 23. All are welcome. Please send flowers or plants to 1092 Rude Street, St. Paul, MN 5510 "To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." ~ Audrey Hepburn
Eric Segaar, 46, of Brooten died on Tuesday, April 29. His memorial service was held on Saturday, May 3, at 11 a.m. at Paynesville Lutheran Church. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements were with Harvey Anderson and Johnson Funeral Home. Eric Scott Segaar was born on Nov. 6, 1978, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Carl Segaar and Ruth (Wolf) Herp. He was baptized at First Reformed Church in Byron Center, Mich. Eric graduated from Caledonia High School in 1996 and soon began working at FedEx, where he advanced to the role of semi-truck driver. Eric followed his older brother Tim to Minnesota, continuing his work with FedEx while also living in Texas and Indiana along the way. Eventually, he made Minnesota his permanent home, where he farmed on the family land and worked as a truck driver. He had a passion for working on trucks, farming, and snowmobiling. Known for his extensive collection of tools, Eric was always ready to help others and lend a hand when needed. He is survived by his parents, Carl (Marlys) Segaar of Paynesville and Ruth Herp of Mesquite, Nev; his brother, Tim Segaar (Crystal) of Fredon, N.J.; his sister, Carrie Caskey; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents.
John Schlick, 75, of Willmar died of a heart attack at the St. Cloud Hospital on Saturday, April 26, 2025. His Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 5, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Willmar. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial was in the Spicer City Cemetery. Arrangements were with Harvey Anderson and Johnson Funeral Home in Willmar: www.hafh.org. John was born in St. Cloud, on Jan. 8, 1950, to Edwin and Ada (Tekippe) Schlick. He grew up on the family farm in St. Martin. He was a free spirit from birth. After graduating from Paynesville High School, he completed automotive technician training at Willmar Vo-Tech. He then enlisted in the Navy SeaBeees serving as a heavy equipment repair technician. He was at Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam, from 1970-71. He was very proud of his military service. After the U.S. Navy, he spent about seven years learning to service and repair motorcycles at Apol's Harley Davidson in Raymond. He then "settled down" to a 35-year career as an over-the-road, long-haul, owner-operator, truck driver, doing mostly runs to the east coast and Texas. He drove K-Whopper Binders and told Freightliner jokes. "Remember, if you've got it, a truck brought it." John retired 10 years ago, at age 65, when electronic log books ruined the freedom of the road for him. He loved motorcycles, cars, and trucks. He has owned many classics, starting with a Ducati 250 as a high school sophomore and a Sportster XLCH as a senior. He has owned and used hard a Vincent Black Shadow, a Jaguar XKE, a Lotus Elan, and many Harleys. Over his lifetime, he wore out a BMW R69S and an R90S on epic cross-country jaunts. He was not known for slow riding. In February 1989, John married Loretta Fenstra. The next morning, they left for Texas on a honeymoon trip in a 1954 Plymouth. They moved a house onto a large lot north of Willmar that already had a shop/shed for John's trucks and toys. It has been their Ponderosa for the 36 years of their marriage. They fed birds and played with old vehicles. John was a very good man. He was smart with a flawless memory for places and events. He had an amazing sense of humor that none who knew him will ever forget. He kept in touch and maintained innumerable lifelong friendships. He was invariably kind to his wife. John was especially cherished by his two grandsons, Jae and Chase McLaren, and nephews Greg and Steve Lauer. John spent much time with these four boys as they grew up and taught them many skills. John is survived by his widow, Loretta; step-daughters: Kathryn McLaren and Janet (Richard) Cleveland; granddaughter, Karenda (Ben Dupont, fiancée) McLaren, grandsons, Jae (Jordanz Smith) McLaren and Chase McLaren. He is further survived by his brothers, Jim (Sharon) Schlick and Joe (Mary Jo) Schlick; and brothers-in-law, Gary Lauer and Lyle (Mary) Hinnant. John was preceded in death by his parents; step-daughter, Karen Fenstra; his sister, Anne (Gary) Lauer; step-son-in-law, Jim (Kathryn) McLaren; and sister-in-law, Linda Hinnant. John will be sorely missed by his family and many friends. Of this legend, it is indeed true - there will never be another like him.
Karen Rae Reede (nee Larson) passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Ojai, Calif. Karen was born on Jan. 3, 1937, in Kenmare, N.D. to Wesley and Helen Irwin Larson. She attended Kenmare schools, where she was active in band, art and library club. She graduated from University of North Dakota with a degree in occupational therapy and later earned a master's degree in speech-language pathology. She was married to Roger Reede for 63 years. Roger preceded her in death in 2022. Karen and Roger moved to Marshall, Minn., in 1969 where they raised their three children: Susan, Tim, and Monica. While in Marshall, Karen practiced OT/SLP in the public schools and in private practice. She was also actively involved with the Marshall area arts community and was instrumental in the formation of the art center there. Karen was an avid gardener and skilled watercolorist and studied with master painters in this country, Costa Rica, and Japan. Her works were widely displayed in the upper midwest. Karen and Roger shared a love of the natural world and spent many summers camping, canoeing, and hiking in the national parks. Over the years, Karen and Roger traveled to many parts of the United States and the rest of world including Great Britain, France, Italy, Greece, Ukraine, Mexico, and China, and spent a year living in Akita, Japan. Following retirement, they enjoyed the lake life at their home on Rice Lake in Paynesville, Minn., before moving to Fountain Hills, Ariz., in 2019. Following Roger's death, Karen relocated to Ojai, Calif., where she resided in the memory care unit of the Artesian Senior Living facility. She is survived by her three children,Susan in Fountain Hills, Ariz.; Tim (Genevieve Olive) in Minneapolis, Minn.; and Monica (Jeff Lund) in Ojai, Calif.; sister Nancy Lund in Salisbury, N.C.; and brother Tom Larson in Laramie, Wyo. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.ALZ.org. The family wishes to extend their deep gratitude to the staff at the Artesian of Ojai for their loving care of Karen. |