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Donal Maassen | Terry Earl Mullins | Ronald V. Meyer | Harvey L. Texly | Betty N. Olson | Leona F. Pritchard
Donald Maassen
Nov. 5, 1917 — Sept. 7, 2008
ALMA, Wis. — Donald Maassen, 90, of Alma died Sunday, Sept. 7, at Pepin Manor.
He was born Nov. 5, 1917, in the town of Alma, a son of the late Claus and Marie (Witwen) Maassen.
On Dec. 30, 1943, Donald was united in marriage to Evelyn Glanzman at Canton Lutheran Parsonage, town of Canton, Buffalo County, Wis., by Pastor Walter Huebner.
They farmed until 1953 and then moved to Rochester, Minn., where Donald worked for Gopher Aviation. In December 1962, they moved to their hobby farm near Waumandee, Wis. During the big flood of 1965, Donald worked at Lock and Dam 4 in Alma and seasonally there until his retirement. They sold the farm in 1982 and moved closer to the river in Buffalo City. In 1988, Donald was stricken with macular degeneration, forcing him to give up his hobbies of trapping, fishing, hunting, playing cards and driving his Chevy pickup. In 1996, they sold their residence in Buffalo City and moved to the River Edge Apartments in Alma. Donald became a resident of Pepin Manor on
April 6, 2006, where he has resided ever since.
Donald was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church of Alma.
Donald will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 64 years, Evelyn of Alma; three sisters-in-law, Joyce Arnold and Arlene Allbee, both of Faulkton, S.D., and Elaine (Alan) Thelen of Lakewood, Colo.; also by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Donald was preceded in death by his parents and special aunt, Lorene Kennedy.
Funeral services for Donald will be held Thursday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma, with Pastor Joel Bacon officiating. Burial will take place at Nelson Cemetery.
A time of visitation and support will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Talbot Family Funeral Home, Alma Chapel, and again Thursday at the church one hour prior to the service. Online memories and condolences may be sent to www.talbot-poeschel.com.
Honored to serve the Maassen family, Talbot Family Funeral Homes, proudly serving all of Buffalo County and beyond
Terry Earl Mullins
Oct. 12, 1936 — Sept. 7, 2008
CALEDONIA, Minn. — Terry E. Mullins, 71, of Caledonia passed away peacefully Sept. 7, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Terry was born Oct. 12, 1936, to Earl and Gertrude Mullins at his home in Fayette, Iowa. He graduated from Fayette High School in 1955 and Upper Iowa University in 1961. He served in the United States Army as a postmaster (PFC) of the U.S. Missile Command at Fort Carson, Colo. On April 27, 1961, he married Diane Olson.
Terry was a sixth grade teacher and coach in the Caledonia School District for 32 years. As a varsity girls basketball coach he compiled a record of 245-42, including a trip to the Minnesota State Basketball tournament. He also enjoyed as much success coaching in the Caledonia football program.
Terry had an immense passion for the outdoors, earning him the Outdoorsman of the Year Award. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping. It gave Terry great pleasure to share his stories and experiences of the outdoors with his sixth grade students, or anyone willing to listen.
Terry is survived by his wife, Diane, of 47 years; three children, Elizabeth (Joel) Nelson of Dellwood, Minn., Mitchell (Nancy) Mullins of Caledonia, and Mia (Patrick) Lynch of Orono, Minn.; and five grandchildren, Molly and Madeline Mullins, Hayley Nelson and Grace and William Lynch. He is also survived by a sister, Sharlene (Chuck) Gooder of Blaine, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Gertrude Mullins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Caledonia. Father Gregory Leif will officiate and burial with military honors will be in Calvary Cemetery, Caledonia.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Holy Family Hall behind St. Mary’s Church, 513 S. Pine St., with a prayer service at 8 p.m. Friends may also call one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
McCormick Funeral Home, Caledonia, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Harvey L. Texley
Nov. 26, 1920-Sept. 6, 2008
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Harvey L. Texley, 87, of Brookings died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Brookings Hospital, Brookings. Funeral services have been set for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Ascension Lutheran Church, Brookings. Burial follows at 1 p.m. at Toronto Cemetery, Toronto, S.D. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Rude’s Funeral Home, Brookings.
Harvey L. Texley was born Nov. 26, 1920, in Toronto, to Louis and Hilda (Casberg) Texley. He attended Toronto Public Schools.
He was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1942 and served in World War II in the European Theatre until 1945. He was captured in Holland and held captive as a prisoner-of-war for six months in Luckenwalde Prison Camp in Germany and liberated by the Russians in 1945.
Harvey married Selma Sando in 1946, and they have one daughter, Linda Grimlie; four sons, Daniel, Steven, Scott and Mark. Harvey and his family moved to Brookings in 1974 when he joined Sexauer Seed Company. Harvey graduated from South Dakota State University in 1982 with a degree in agriculture.
His hobbies included reading, coin collecting, playing with family pets and spending time with his family.
He held membership with Ascension Lutheran Church, the American Legion, VFW, Disabled American Veterans, Sioux Land Chapter of Ex-POW’s and Sons of Norway.
Harvey is survived by his children, Linda (Larry) Grimlie of Monticello, Minn., Daniel (Joan) Texley of Sioux Falls, S.D., Steven (Marrianne) Texley of Winona and Scott Texley of Brookings; daughter-in-law, Roberta Willert of Hendricks, Minn.; two sisters, Bernice Lenander and Rosie Tordoff, both of Brookings; one brother, Eddie Texley of Pipestone, Minn.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Selma; one son, Mark; his parents; brother, William; and sister, Doris Bakke.
Condolences and greetings may be sent to the family through www.rudesfuneralhome.com.
Ronald V. Meyer
May 6, 1938 — Sept. 7, 2008
EITZEN, Minn. — Ronald V. Meyer, 70, of Eitzen passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center,
La Crosse, Wis., after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born May 6, 1938, in Wilmington Township, Minn., to Henry and Frieda (Beneke) Meyer. Ron lived in the Eitzen area all of his life, graduating from Caledonia High School in 1956. On Aug. 21, 1959, he married Linda Nelson in Eitzen, and they recently celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary.
In his younger years, Ron worked for area farmers. He then drove truck for road construction and David Kurk Trucking of Eitzen. Ron retired from Staggemeyer Stave in Caledonia, Minn., after being employed there for over 30 years.
He was a lifelong member of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Eitzen, was a member of the Eitzen Volunteer Fire Department for over 50 years, served on the Eitzen City Council for 14 years, and was the mayor of Eitzen for the past six years. Ron had a great love for his
family, woodworking, hunting, fishing, traveling and golfing.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; a daughter, Kimberly (Jerry) Bell of Dubuque, Iowa; two sons, Doug (Lori) Meyer and Darryl (Kristie) Meyer, both of Eitzen; nine grandchildren, Chelsey, Angela, Karissa, Kristina, Nicholas, Brianna, Jenna, Alexis and Teressa; two brothers, Norbert (Doris Ann) Meyer of Waukon, Iowa, and Merlin Meyer of Caledonia; and a sister-in-law, Beverly Meyer of Eitzen. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Irvin Meyer; and a sister-in-law, Luella Meyer.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, Eitzen. The Rev. Kent A. Meyer, Ph.D., and the Rev. Debra A. Meyer will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ today from 4 until 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Haugen-Roble-Jandt Funeral Home, Caledonia, is in charge of arrangements.
Betty N. Olson
STRUM, Wis. — Betty N. Olson, 79, of Strum died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, Wis.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Strum. Burial at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Strum.
Visitation 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kjentvet-Smith Funeral Home, Eleva, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
Leona F. Pritchard
Leona F. Pritchard, 88, of Winona died Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Saint Anne Extended Healthcare, Winona.
Services pending with Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Winona.
