Obituaries

Roxanne Laumeyer

Roxanne Laumeyer

Oct 11, 2012

Laumeyer, Roxanne S. age 58 of Spring Lake Park, on October 11, 2012 we lost our bright, beautiful, strong, and adventurous Roxanne. She started working at the Post Office after an honorable discharge from the US Navy in California. She worked as the first female electronic technician in the state of Minnesota. She attended NEI to hone her job skills....

Ronald Riste

Ronald Riste

Oct 11, 2012

Riste, Ronald R., age 77 of Fridley. Survived by loving wife, Carol; sons, Mark (Diane), Scott (Terry), Craig (Laura); sister, Bonnie Williams (Robert); grandson, Jack. Memorial service Wed. 4 PM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley. Family will recieve friends one hour prior to service. Visitation Miller Funeral Home 6210 Hwy. 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432...

Duane Tyo

Duane Tyo

Oct 6, 2012

Tyo, Duane A. "Dewey" age 76, of Fridley. NE Mpls. salesman for Kuether Distributing. Preceded in death by parents, Leo and Irene; brother, Dale. Survived by loving wife of 57 years, Mary Lou; children, Jim (Kathy), Sandy Gustafson, Jeannie Tyo, Cindy (Doyle) Taylor, Trisha (Jay) Schweim; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Alvin (Barb); many nieces, nephews, other family and friends....

Patricia Shackle

Patricia Shackle

Oct 5, 2012

Pat was born in Minneapolis, Minneosta on January 8, 1934 to Ed and Ollie (Hemsworth) Barstow. She was one of four children, Fred, Edie and Yvonne. Pat and Richard were married on May 22, 1954, together they had six children, Steve, Lynn, Robert, Rick, Lori and Lisa. Pat was the glue that bound her family together. She dealt with with...

Vern Pierce

Vern Pierce

Oct 4, 2012

Vern Pierce was born on January 25th, 1954 in Rice Lake Wisconsin to Vernon and Peggy Pierce. Vern had two daughters, Jennifer Pierce and Larissa Squier, from his first marriage. Vern has four grandchildren Arik, Ariel, Kailey and Megan. A stepson Christopher Murphy, and his son Dylan Murphy. Vern had a passion for racing where he met his loving wife...

Bernice Johannes

Bernice Johannes

Oct 4, 2012

Bernice ( Dietz ) Johannes April 30, 1917 – October 4, 2012 Bernice was born April 30, 1917 to American immigrants Joseph Detz from Warsaw, Poland and Katherine Tryjonowski of Krakow, Poland. She grew up with seven siblings in Columbia Heights and Coon Rapids. Bernie left school by 8th grade to help her father on the farm. Baking yeasted breads...

Patricia Carlson

Patricia Carlson

Oct 4, 2012

Patricia A.Carlson, age 75 of Coon Rapids, formerly of Blaine. Preceded in death by husband, Maynard; parents, Adolph & Emily, and infant twin grandsons. Survived by her loving family; Bruce (Karen), Colleen Stennett, Joyce (Wayne) Godlewski, Jim (Janet), Doug (Janet), Brian (Annette), Leanne (Jasen) Gageby; 17 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 4-7 PM at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy....

Melvin Licht

Melvin Licht

Oct 3, 2012

Licht, Melvin L. age 82, of Spring Lake Park. Survived by loving wife, Ruth; daughter, Michelle Nelson (Roy Stegner); son, Tom Webb (Cheryl); sister, Selma Halverson; grandchildren, Amanda Newstrom, Jim McLaughlin, Kohl DeGroot; great-grandson, Logan Newstrom. Funeral Service Sat. 1 PM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE., Fridley, with a visitation one hour prior to service. Memorial...

Arthur Blaisdell

Arthur Blaisdell

Oct 2, 2012

Blaisdell, Arthur J., age 87 of Fridley. Preceded in death by wife, Alice; survived by children, Sandra Blaisdell, Stephen Blaisdell (Angie), Deborah Randall (Donald), Mary Pixley, Prudence Wick (Warren), Randy Blaisdell; brother, Stan Blaisdell; also 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. Funeral service Friday 6 PM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy. 65 NE, Fridley. Visitation two hour prior to...

Keith Basinski

Keith Basinski

Sep 27, 2012

Age 50 of Spring Lake Park, passed away September 27, 2012. Proud father of 3 children & loving grandfather to Malin. Dedicated 29 year employee of UPS. Survived by children Brent, Alissa (Gabriel Roberti) Basinski & Colton; grandson Malin Quinn Roberti; parents Harold & Cleo Basinski; brothers Dave (Stacey), Jeff (Marlene) & Bud (Georgia); sisters Pam (Brian) Stitch & Sandy...

Yvonne Johnson

Yvonne Johnson

Sep 27, 2012

Johnson, Yvonne E. age 80 of Fridley. Preceded in death by her parents & brother, Dr. Duane Flogstad. Survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Floyd; children, Dana (Sheila), Zane, Keir (Julie), Nicole Kamp (Jochen); twin sister, Joan Jordahl; grandchildren, Nicholas, Erica, Ian, Drew, Will, Mattias & Juliette; also many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Fri. 11 AM at...

Brian Eggert

Brian Eggert

Sep 25, 2012

Brian Eugene Eggert, October 10, 1955 – September 25, 2012. Welcomed into heaven, at the age of 56, by father, Henry; brother-in-law, Tony Ninno; niece, Pamela Ninno. Survived by loving wife of 26 years, Rosanne; beloved daughter, Paige; mother, Dorothy; brothers, Stephen (Mary), John (Karen); sister, Angela Ninno; and many other relatives and friends. Brian was born in St. Paul,...

Buzz Renollett

Buzz Renollett

Sep 23, 2012

Renollett, Buzz age 64, of Ham Lake. Owner of Renollett Trucking. Survived by his cat, Buddy; wife, Sherie; sisters, Carol Renollette, Candy (Eric) Poland; special nephews, Don Ekberg, Jason (Jackie) Schreder; loving nieces and nephews, Mike, Ryan, Justin, Josie, Jersie, Cassie, Brendon and Nicole; many other relatives and special friends. Memorial service Saturday, 1 PM, with visitation 2 hours prior...

Richard Miller

Richard Miller

Sep 22, 2012

Miller, Richard D., Sr. age 66, of Ramsey. Preceded in death by parents, Roy & Sarah; sisters, Joycelyn & Patty; and brothers, Jerald, Michael & Clayton. Survived by long time companion, Cheryl St. Aoro and family; children, Richard Jr. (Tammy), Bryce (Crystal), BethRenee, Alan (Cori) and Tony; brother, Tony (Karen); sisters, Lynette & Susie; also many grandchildren & great-grandchildren; nieces...

Clara Janz

Clara Janz

Sep 22, 2012

Janz, Clara G. age 82, of Fridley. Preceded in death by husband, Lyle F. Janz. Survived by son, Lyle R. Janz; grandchildren, Kassandra & Lyle M. Janz; sisters, Lorraine, Marien (Robert) Bornheimer. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at the Church of St. William, 6120 5th St. NE, Fridley. Interment Fort Snelling. www.millerfuneralfridley.com Visitation...

Chester Skoglund

Chester Skoglund

Sep 19, 2012

Age 83 of Columbia Heights. Passed away September 19, 2012. Preceded in death by parents David & Hannah Skoglund; sister Irene Skoglund. Survived by wife Helen; children DuWayne (Vickie), Diane (David) Shern, Darryl (Renae), Darin (Jamie); grandchildren Steven (Lisa), Melissa (Robert), Jennifer, Matthew, Hailey, Sara, Cory, Colt & Nicholas; great grandsons Jason & Paxton; brothers Melvin & Harlan (Kathy); sister...

Paridon Colstrom Jr

Paridon Colstrom Jr

Sep 19, 2012

Colstrom, Paridon A., Jr. age 53, of Shoreview. Survived by parents, Perry Colstrom & Carol Colstrom; brother, Curt (Lisa); sister, Joyce Ralph; niece, Alayna; nephew, Justin; also many aunts, uncles & cousins. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 PM at the Miller Funeral Home, 6210 HWY 65 NE, Fridley. In Lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family. Visitation Miller...

Walter Logacz

Walter Logacz

Sep 14, 2012

Logacz, Walter S. age 77, of Columbia Heights, passed away September 14, 2012. Born in Maniewieze, Poland, Walter and some members of his family managed to survive WWII and immigrated to the United States when Walter was 15. He graduated from Columbia Heights High School in May, 1953, served 4 years in the U.S.Air Force, and graduated with a B.S....

Doris Lestersen

Doris Lestersen

Sep 14, 2012

Lestersen, Doris M. age 72, of Mpls. Preceded in death by husbands, Donald Hammer and Jack Lestersen; special friend, Kenny Phillips; great-granddaughter, Kallie Kintigh. Survived by children, Bonnie Temple, Becky (Dave) Stolp, Billy (Pam) Hammer, Barbara (Don) White, Bruce Hammer; brother, Robert (Sandy) Lind; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; many other family and friends. Memorial Service Saturday 11 AM, with visitation...

Donald Olson

Donald Olson

Sep 12, 2012

Olson, Donald Eugene age 68 of Fridley. Preceded in death by parents; Delmar & Dorothy (nee Brownfield) Olson. Survived by loving daughter, Kristen; and one sister. Memorial Service Friday 5 PM with a visitation 1 hour prior at St. Philip's Lutheran Church, 6180 Highway 65 Northeast, Fridley, (763) 571-1500. Private interment. Visitation St. Philip's Lutheran Church 6180 Highway 65 Northeast...