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Elmer Emil Schmidthuber, 88, of Le Center, MN, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024 in the evening.
He was born on October 29th, 1935, in New Prague, MN, to Emil and Marie (Schulz) Schmidthuber. He graduated from Le Center High School and later worked at the post office for 26 years until his retirement. Over the past four years, Elmer made many friends at the New Richland Care Center. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and gardening all his life. He also enjoyed traveling in his motorhome and playing cards with his friends and family. He was a quiet and kind man who laughed and joked with everyone he met.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Evelyn and her children; Deb Clark, Kathy (Doug) Fauver, Ken (Mary) Jackson, Beth Jackson, Lynn (David) Coldren, Sue (Scott) Swanson, Kris Forster (Bob Bauer), and Matt (Mai) Jackson along with Evelyn’s 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. His children, LuAnn (Gene) Hintze, Cindy (Tom) Smith, and Rick Schmidthuber, along with their 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Marie (Schulz) Schmidthuber; his brother, Harvey Schmidthuber; his son, Michael Schmidthuber, his grandson, John Fauver, and great-granddaughter Peyton Johnson
A funeral service will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church in New Richland, MN, on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation one hour prior to the service. A luncheon will follow the service. Internment will take place at a later time at Woodlawn cemetery in Le Center. The service is open to the public.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Elmer’s memory to the New Richland Care Center 312 1st St NE, New Richland, MN 56072, or the Waseca Food Bank, 113 2nd Ave NW, Waseca, MN 56093.
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Elroy Robert Verplank of Bloomington, MN was called home to Jesus on January 16, 2024 at the age of 83. He was born January 4, 1941 to Elroy S. and Bertha N. (Teatro) Verplank in Detroit, Michigan. His family moved to New Richland, Minnesota in 1948 where he grew up and went to school. He attended Rochester Junior College and Dunwoody Industrial Institute where he studied drafting and architecture. After college, Elroy served in the Army National Guard for six years. He then worked for Harmon Glass for 46 years as a salesman of commercial glass and glazing.
Elroy and Judy were married on March 19, 1977 and moved to Bloomington, Minnesota where they raised their three children. Elroy enjoyed fishing at his lake home on Lake Sullivan, as well as taking many fishing trips to Mille Lacs Lake, Canada, and the Great Lakes. He also loved deer and pheasant hunting with his friends, reading, building projects, coaching football and baseball, assisting with Cub Scouts, bird watching, traveling, and most of all, spending time with his family at their lake home. During retirement, he and Judy enjoyed visiting the North Shore and going on several cruises and bus trips.
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Lowell David Schwalbe, 85, of Sun City West, AZ, formerly of New Richland, MN and Mound, MN, died suddenly and unexpectedly on December 29, 2023.
A visitation will be held on February 2, 2024 from 6-7 with a funeral to follow at the Masonic Lodge, 2372 Commerce Boulevard, Mound, MN.
For full obituary please see Legacy.com.
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BRENT THOMAS POSSIN, age 50 of New Richland died on Friday, January 26, 2024 in Cancun, Mexico.
Born on April 18, 1973 in Waseca, Minnesota, he was the son of Richard and Sharon (Owens) Possin. He graduated from NRHEG High School in 1991. While in high school Brent was active with FFA. He went on to graduate from South Central Technical College in Mankato with a degree in Agriculture Business. Brent married Lianne Preuss on February 20, 1999 at the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Waseca and together they raised their family in rural New Richland.
Farming was Brent’s passion. At an early age, he began farming with his parents and grandpa learning how to crop farm on the family farm. At the age of 15, he grew a love of hogs and in 1994, he built his first hog barn. His love for the land was evident. He received multiple awards including: the Young Farmer of the Year in 2004, Farm Family of the Year in 2014, and the Conservation Farmer of the Year in 2016. When he wasn’t thinking about farming, Brent loved bowling, golfing, snowmobiling, and spending time with his family. He loved to travel with his family, especially to the National Parks. He also enjoyed camping, going up north in the summer, and collecting tractors – both big and small. Brent was strong in his faith and devotion to the Lord and often shared his faith with others. He was a member of Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato.
He is survived by his wife, Lianne; three children, Bayli (Adam Kuball), Kyra (Christian Ottati), and Braxtyn (Kennedy Jewison); and one granddaughter, Margaret. He is also survived by his parents, Richard and Sharon Possin; one sister, Mandy Possin; mother-in-law, Carol Preuss; brother-in-law, Jeff Preuss; sister-in-law, Lisa Preuss; and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and father-in-law, Richard Preuss.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2024 from 1-5 PM at the State Street Chapel of Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service in Waseca. Visitation will continue on Monday, one hour before services at the church.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato. Burial will follow at First Lutheran Cemetery in Waldorf. dsofuneral.com
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Rob K. Sibilrud, 65, passed away after his courageous 40-year battle against myotonic dystrophy on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. With Judy’s care and the limitless compassion of St. Croix Hospice, Rob was able to spend his final days at home, surrounded by familiarity and comfort. He is no longer trapped in his weak body, and has reawakened in his new perfect body.
Born on November 13, 1958 to Kenneth and Shirley Sibilrud, Robert found great joy in his farming and trucking endeavors. He trucked vegetables for Bird’s Eye in Waseca for over 30 years and developed precious relationships with the other truckers during that time.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Rob had a passion for barbershop singing, a harmonious expression that brought joy to his life and those fortunate enough to hear his beautiful voice. He found solace in the melodies and camaraderie shared with fellow singers, treasuring the moments spent blending his voice with others. Rob used to say, “My barbershoppers were my best friends.”
A man of simple pleasures, Rob would often gather with his dear friends at the local gas station for a cup of coffee and spirited conversations. These cherished moments created lasting memories and fostered lifelong friendships that he valued dearly. Additionally, he found immense delight in engaging in friendly card games and board game competitions, where his competitive nature and quick wit shone through. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion since age 19 and was dedicated to honoring veterans every year on Memorial Day. Rob took great pride in his hometown.