October 2024
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
October 2024
Complete obituaries can be found in the Paynesville Press each week.
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Walter Coulter, 66, Paynesville
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Church of God in Eden Valley for Walter Coulter, 66, who passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Rev. Anne Fischhaber will officiate, and burial will be at Old Eden Lake Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Eden Valley and from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the church. Walter Frank Coulter departed this world on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at the age of 66. He died peacefully after nine months of care from family and the wonderful hospice team. Walter was born Jan. 4, 1958, in Paynesville to his parents, Wilber and Bety Lou (Knebel) Coulter. He lived in the Eden Valley and Paynesville area all of his life, attending Eden Valley-Watkins High School, and graduating in 1976. Walter married the mother of his children, Sheree Twedt, on April 1, 2006. Walter grew up helping on the family farm and moved on to see many parts of the United States. He was a strong man who worked construction when he was younger. Most of his career was driving a 16-wheeler both locally and cross country, with the last four years being at CentraSota. When he wasn't working, he was tinkering with his tools on some project: fixing cars or lawnmowers; building bikes and go-karts for his kids; or out helping a friend in need. He enjoyed being in the outdoors hunting and fishing. When his family moved out into the country, he built paths in the woods out in back of their house. Walter is survived by his mother, Bety Lou Coulter of Eden Valley; children, Edwin Twedt-Coulter of North Mankato and Hollynd Coulter of St. Cloud; stepson, Shannon (Steph) Twedt of Sauk Centre; siblings, Tom (Diane) Coulter of Eden Valley, Carol Leichter of Oakland, Paul (Cindy) Coulter of Hawick, Susie Fyle of Atwater, and Abe Vadner of Eden Valley; grandchildren, Ace, Wyatt, and Sophia Twedt and Travean Coulter; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; his longtime friends, Rick Mesna and Jim Rettig. He was preceded in death by his father; and wife, Sheree. Obituary, guest book and video tribute available at: www.williamsdingmann.com.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville, Minn., for Jerman B. Lieser, 35, who died on Friday, Oct. 11, at North Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and family. His burial will be at a later date. The visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at the church and will continue from 9 to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, prior to the services. Jerman Lieser was born on Feb. 7, 1989, in Paynesville, Minn., to Donald Lieser and Kathy (Borgerding) Lahr. He married Dacia Breitbach on May 20, 2023, in Paynesville, and they are expecting their first child in February. Jerman worked for Koronis Builders for the past 16 years. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, Ducks Unlimited, Minnesota Dark House Association, and Minnesota Deer Hunters Association. Jerman's hobbies included hunting (especially bow hunting), ice fishing, and spearing. He enjoyed anything outdoors and time spent with his dog, Axel. Jerman was a perfectionist who was motivated about everything. Survivors include his wife, Dacia; parents, Donald Lieser and Kathy (Virgil) Lahr; siblings, Josh (Linda) Lieser, Amanda (Derek) Johnson, Tim (Tammy) Lieser, and Dani (Mike) Hennen; step-siblings, Steve (Sara) Lahr, Nancy (Daryl) Tritabaugh, and Joe (Cristy) Lahr; mother-in-law, Deb Breitbach (Mark "Mikey" Weller); brothers- and sisters-in-law, Dustin (Tiffany) Breitbach and Danielle (Joe) Donahue; grandmother Elnora Lieser; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Kimberly and brother, Joseph; nephew, Isaac Lieser; father-in-law Gary Breitbach; and grandparents, Alcuin and Margeret Borgerding and Elvin "Smiley" Lieser.
David Frank Schoenborn, 83, of Spring Hill passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Cura Care Center of Melrose in Melrose, Minn. A private memorial service will be held in November after harvest is done, just as David would have wanted it. David Frank Schoenborn was born on Sept. 9, 1941, in St. Cloud, Minn., to Louis and Mary (Schulzetenberg) Schoenborn. He grew up in rural Spring Hill and graduated from Melrose High School in 1958. David was a farmer his entire life and owner of Spring Water Acres in Spring Hill. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Spring Hill. David was a Spring Hill Township supervisor for many years, and he was on the FSA county committee from 1997 to 2009. He loved his family and friends, but most of all he enjoyed farming. Survivors include his sisters-in-law, Bernice Schoenborn of St. Cloud and Lidwina Schoenborn of Corcoran; brother-in-law, Alcuin Illies of St. Cloud; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews; and lifelong farming partners and friends, Tom and Dustin Frieler. David was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Mary Schoenborn; brothers and sisters, Norbert Schoenborn, Hildegard Schmiesing, Arthur Schoenborn, Rosemary Schoenborn, Dorine Illies, and Jerome Schoenborn. David's family is grateful for the staff at Park View Place, Cura of Melrose Care Center, and CentraCare Hospital - Melrose for their wonderful care and support during the years he called his apartment home. Arrangements are being made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Melrose.
R. John Larson, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Paynesville Lutheran Church in Paynesville, Minn. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, with the service following at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at a later date. Born on Nov. 7, 1945, in Willmar, Minn., to the late Walter and Esther (Peterson) Larson, John grew up in Grove City, where he attended school and graduated from Grove City High School in 1963. On Feb. 2, 1963, John married Marcia Piepenburg in Grove City. The couple lived in Atwater from 1964 to 1990, before moving to their beloved home on Lake Koronis near Paynesville, where they resided until 2022. They then relocated to Paynesville. John worked as a pipefitter for Holm Brothers for 15 years before starting his own business, American Industrial Refrigeration. John's work family held a special place in his heart. He loved recalling the various work events such as fishing trips, Christmas parties, birthday celebrations, and just lunch time chatter. In his younger years, John served as president of the Luther League at Trinity Lutheran Church and helped maintain the cemetery grounds. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying snowmobiling and four-wheeling with family and friends. After retiring in 2004, John and Marcia spent their summers at Lake Koronis, where he took pride in maintaining their beautiful lake property, and winters in Arizona. He loved hosting gatherings on Lake Koronis. Making sure everyone was having fun was an important focus for him. John was currently a member of Paynesville Lutheran Church, where he continued his lifelong commitment to faith and community. He will be remembered for his generosity, dedication to his work, and his care for others. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marcia; children: Stacey (Rich) Junghans of Stillwater, Kristen (Blaine) Larson Dumke of Victoria, and David Larson of Paynesville; six grandchildren; his brother, Dan (Alice) Larson of Baxter; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Esther; his sisters Judy Christenson and Sandy Larson; and three infant siblings. If you wish to make a memorial in John's name, please direct them to: CentraCare Foundation for hospice services (1406 Sixth Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN 56303 or online at CentraCare Hospice Services).
Lois Elaine Roberg, 93, of Paynesville passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at her home. Her funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Nordland Lutheran Church near Paynesville. Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 7, at Johnson Funeral Home in Paynesville and continued one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial was in the Nordland Cemetery. Arrangements were with Johnson Funeral Home in Paynesville: www.hafh.org. Lois Elaine Hufford was born on July 16, 1931, in Surrey, N.D., the daughter of Daniel and Bernice (Hansen) Hufford. She attended country school and graduated from Minot High School. Elaine married Dwaine Roberg on Dec. 10, 1949, at Crow River Methodist Church. After they got married, they made their home on the family farm. Elaine had a love for farming, especially milking the cows. The couple moved to Lake Koronis in 1979. Elaine was a very active member of Nordland Lutheran Church. She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and was president of the Ladies Aid. Elaine was also a member of the Lady Lakers group. Elaine was a woman of many talents and hobbies. She took pride in quilting and made every grandchild and great-grandchild a quilt as a graduation gift. Everyone also knew Elaine for her angel food cake, and she always made sure there was a cake at every celebration. She also had a joy for sewing, canning, gardening, making butter horns, and going on pontoon rides. She especially loved music. Elaine and Dwaine attended many bluegrass festivals, and she never missed any type of concert of her grandchildren or great-grandchildren. Elaine was the queen of hospitality; no matter who it was, her door was always open. She is survived by her children, Larry (Joyce) Roberg of Paynesville, Gary (Fern) Roberg of Paynesville, Debra Roberg of Arlington, Texas, and Loren (Janet) Roberg of Paynesville; grandchildren, Jackie, Angela, Tim, Stacy, Amy, Jason, Jennifer, Heather, and Zach; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Adeline Roberg. Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Dwaine Roberg; parents; great-granddaughter, Olivia; and brother-in-law, Howard Roberg.
Ruth Busta passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 16, at Trails of Orono Hospice. She is survived by her husband Craig Heitke; six sisters; and one brother; as well as step-children Anne and Aaron Heitke and three grandchildren Ezekiel, Alexandra, and Arriana. Ruth was a CPA and an attorney. After graduating from the University of Iowa in 1970, she started work as an auditor for a Big 8 accounting firm. She became one of the first female financial executives. Her early work was mostly in Europe. She later officed in numerous cities including Caracas, Venezuela, and Toronto, Canada. She became the CFO for the Harlem Globettroters and escorted them thru Japan. She returned to Edina, Minn., to work as a CFO and trustee until marrying her husband Craig Heitke and moving to Paynesville. Ruth walked the Great Wall of China and the gametrails of Africa and grasslands. She saw civilizations from India and Myanma to Monte Carlo and Italy. She appreciated and fully lived life. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life at her home (26038 Co. Rd. 281 Paynesville, Minn.) from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. Cookies and coffee, as well as wine and cheese, will be served. She was comfortable in both worlds. Any memorials should be sent directly to the charity of your choice. Say to each passing moment, "Wait, you are so beautiful." |