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David Kramer
David Michael Kramer of Washougal, WA passed away at home on May 18, 2026 surrounded by those closest to his heart. His short but intense battle with pancreatic cancer revealed his bravery and steadfast heart, he never stopped fighting to live to see his son grow up.
Born on October 19,...
Dale Joecks
Dale Ronald Joecks, age 88, passed away on May 12, 2026 at Prairie Senior Cottages in New Richland, where he received wonderful care.
Dale was born in Waseca on February 28, 1938, the youngest son of Erich and Elizabeth (Schoenrock) Joecks of New Richland. He was a member of First Lutheran...
Lavern "Skip" Ristau
Lavern “Skip” Ristau, age 91 of Waseca, died on the morning of Friday, April 10, 2026, at his Colony Court Home in Waseca.
Born on October 28, 1934 in Waseca, Minnesota, Skip was the son of R.J. and Irene (Koester) Ristau. He graduated from Waseca High School in 1953 and enlisted in the U....
Gerald Rocca
Gerald Thomas Rocca, known to most as "Rock" or "Gerry," passed away on May 13, 2026, at the age of 63. A native of lowa City, Gerry was born on September 16, 1962, to Shirley and Phil Rocca Sr.
Gerry "Rock" graduated from City High School in lowa City with the Class of 1981. During his 30-...
Barbara Weber
Barbara Ruth Weber, age 89, of Amery, Wisconsin, formerly of Waterville, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Amery, Wisconsin.
Barbara was born on March 24, 1937, in Waseca, the daughter of Herman and Ruth (Tolzmann) Cords. She began her education at Trinity Lutheran School in...
Bradford Nelson
Bradford Robert Nelson passed away February 12, 2026 from a ruptured Aorta at Mankato Mayo Hospital.
Brad was born Oct. 7, 1943 to Robert and Evelyn (Skjelset) Nelson of Hannaford ND. After he graduated from Cooperstown High School in 1961, he joined the Navy and was stationed on the USS...
Jack Edward Dahl, age 86 of Waseca, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Born on November 9, 1939 in Madelia, Jack was the son of the late Jack Melford and Velma Mae (Brewer) Dahl. Jack was baptized at First Baptist Church in Owatonna and confirmed his faith at the United...
Eugene Welch
Eugene “Gene” Edward Welch of Waseca passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, with family by his side.
Eugene, the only child of Walter and Marguerite (Moon) Welch, was born on August 13, 1939, in Des Moines, Iowa. Gene graduated from high school in Des Moines in 1957. He began his college...
Beverly Guse
Beverly Eileen (Gehring) Guse, age 89 of rural Waseca, passed away Friday, May 8th, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Beverly was born to Chester and Effie (Kujath) Gehring on April 15, 1937 in Wilton Township in Waseca County. She was baptized on May 9th 1937 and confirmed her...
Robert Kelling
Robert “Lyle” Linn Kelling, age 73 of Waseca, died at his home on the morning of Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Lyle was born in Waseca on September 25, 1952, to parents Lyle W. and Ella E. (Kruger) Kelling. He attended Waseca schools and graduated with the Bluejay class of 1970 before...
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