Age 85 of Apple Valley,

Passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on August 2, 2025 with his beloved wife and daughters by his side. He is survived by wife of 59 years, Lissa (Lethert); daughters, Molly (Kent) Wangsness and Ann (Mark) Panian and five grandchildren, Luke, Adam, Sam, Ella and Jonah; siblings, Paul and Paulette Muellner and many dear family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Genevieve Muellner and sister, Jeanne Beaudette.

Tom was born in St. Paul on April 18, 1940. He attended Holy Spirit grade school and St. Agnes high school. He served four years in the Army after high school, two of it stationed in Vicenza Italy. Upon his return he met and married his wife, Lissa. They raised their two girls on Jefferson Avenue in St. Paul and were long time members of Nativity of our Lord Parish and the Church of the Assumption.

Tom was an avid golfer, belonging to Southview Country Club for 30 years. He was a diehard Minnesota Twins fan and worked as an usher at the Metrodome and Target Field for many years after retiring from a successful career in printing sales with Weston Engraving.

Tom had a deep faith and an intense love of family, especially for his five grandchildren. The number of school and sporting events he attended for them cannot be counted. He was their biggest cheerleader! Tom was loved and will be missed by so many.

Special thanks to Suite Living Rosemount for the loving care they gave Tom and our family over the last 9 months.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at the Church of the Assumption, 51 7 St. W., St. Paul on Monday, August 11^th, at 10:00 AM, with the visitation one hour prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Tom’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association. A private burial at Fort Snelling will be held in the weeks to follow.

Dale Michael Schmidt, born on July 2, 1950, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. At the age of 75, Dale was called home to be with the Lord, leaving behind a lasting legacy of love, strength, and devotion.

Dale was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Sandy, with whom he shared 40 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a life centered around laughter, faith, and family. He was a proud and loving father to Katie (Ryan) and Mike (Justine), and a cherished grandfather to Kinsley, Ryker, Jameson, and Everly—each one holding a special place in his heart.

A true outdoorsman, Dale found peace and joy in God’s creation. Whether hunting in the woods or casting a line on a quiet lake, he felt most alive under the open sky. A skilled handyman, Dale built the family’s home with his own hands—a place filled with love, where he and Sandy raised their children and created a lifetime of memories.

Dale was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanne; his father, Michael; and his brother, John. He is survived by his loving sister, Sandy, and will be deeply missed by extended family and lifelong friends.

Dale’s warmth, steady presence, and gentle wisdom touched the lives of all who knew him. He was a man of quiet strength, deep faith, and unwavering love for his family.

In his memory, the family invites you to spend time in the great outdoors—fishing, hiking, hunting, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature—as Dale so often did.

He is now at peace, reunited with the Lord he loved and served. His spirit will live on in the hearts of those he loved and those who loved him in return.

Age 87 of St. Paul.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on July 16, 2025.

Preceded in death by son Lawrence; brother Robert. Survived by loving wife of 57 years, Caroline; children, James (Cathy), Michelle, Jason (Maija) & Heather (Mike) Svenson, 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Rose: many family & friends. Don was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, alongside his older brother, Bob. Growing up near the Mississippi River, the river played a significant role in shaping his early years, and he often compared these experiences to the adventures in Mark Twain’s books.

From a young age, Don developed a strong love for sports, nature, neighborhood games, fishing, and camping trips.

He graduated from Monroe High School in St. Paul in 1955 and, driven by his passions, pursued a degree in Parks and Recreation Administration at the University of Minnesota. He became the first in his family to graduate from college and earned his master’s degree in 1975.

Don proudly served in the United States Naval Reserve for three years and was honorably discharged in 1965.

He met Caroline Hengel at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in St. Paul, MN, and they married on June 15, 1968. Together, they raised five children: Lawrence, James, Michelle, Jason, and Heather.

Over the course of his 32-year career, Don dedicated himself to planning and overseeing recreation programs for both children and adults. His career included 12 years with the Parks & Recreation Department in St. Paul, MN, 12 years as the Parks & Recreation Director for the City of Blaine, MN, 6 ½ years as a Recreation Supervisor for the U.S. Department of the Army in Tokyo, Japan, and 1 ½ years in the same role in Fairbanks, AK.

Don’s love of travel took him to many places, including Canada, Mexico, South America, Japan, Korea, China, Hawaii, Alaska, and Europe.

After retiring, Don and Caroline moved to their dream home on Little Blake Lake, WI.

He spent his time fishing, gardening, buying and selling books, writing stories and a book of poetry, watching sports, traveling, and enjoying the company of his family.

In 2018, Don and Caroline relocated to Inver Grove Heights, MN to be closer to family.

A man of deep faith, Don was raised in the Lutheran church and carried his faith with him throughout his life, raising his own family in the same tradition.

Don passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, daughter-in-law, and many grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, August 5th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights, with visitation 1-hour prior. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity in Don’s memory.

Age 87

Passed away 7/25/2025 following injuries suffered in a yard fire at his home.

Survived by wife, Judy; children, Kelly and Craig; son-in-law, Scott.

Service to be held Friday, August 8 at Riverview Baptist Church, 14 E. Moreland Ave, West St. Paul, MN 55118. Time: 10:00 A.M. visitation, 11:00 service, lunch to follow.

Age 48,

Passed away at his home in White Bear Lake in June. He was born on October 12, 1976, to Julie Rojas (nee Sadowski) in Milwaukee, WI. They moved when he was 9 years old, and he called Minnesota home ever since. He worked as an electrical technician at Cummins Inc. for over 20 years, where he met his mentor Jon. He was an avid Vikings and Twins fan—Yogi found joy in the simple pleasures of life—spending time with his family, going to barbecues, gardening, shooting hoops with neighborhood kids, listening to music, taking walks, and watching sports. He especially cherished spending time outdoors, surrounded by nature. We will miss his infectious laughter and amazing smile. Yogi is survived by his son, Joe Jr.; mother, Julie; brother, Mike; nieces and nephews, Joshua, Mariah, Casandra, and Mikey.

A Celebration of Yogi’s Life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN. Friends and family are invited to gather beginning at 11:00 AM, with a special time for sharing stories beginning at 12:30 PM, followed by a service at 1:00 PM.

Age 82, of Inver Grove Heights

Loving sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and very special friend to many. Passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, July 20, just as she had requested. Preceded in death by MOTHER and FATHER, Irene and Leo, BROTHER, Tom (Marge), BROTHER, Greg, FIRST HUSBAND and FRIEND, Tom, and LONG-TIME SIGNIFICANT OTHER, Dale.

Survived by SISTER, Chris (Mike) DAUGHTERS, Colleen (John), Pamela (Jeff), Kimberly (Kurt), SON, Scott (Stephanie), GRANDCHILDREN, Ashley Nicole (Alex), Kiersten Maria (Darryl), Kali Marene, Kristina “Nini” Mary, Emily Elizabeth and Gavin Gregory. GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN, Wilson Daniel, Laura Marie and Shiloh Nicole. SPECIAL FRIEND to so very many. FUR BABY MAMA to Neube.

A special thank you to her very best friend, Karen Hemmingson, who has been there for her through everything over the years, especially over these past several weeks, stepping in and being willing to do anything, including caring for Neube so the family could spend valuable time with Marge.

Marge’s career as a Legal Secretary spanned many years. After retirement, she regularly volunteered her time on the association board where she lived as well as serving multiple hours as a volunteer through St. Patrick’s Church, helping to ensure those who were saying goodbye to their loved ones had a beautiful luncheon to follow their farewell service.

Marge will be missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to know her but will continue to live on in our hearts forever.

A special thank you to:

Cornerstone Caregiving in Forest Lake, specifically Rachel, Mackenzie and Amber who came in and provided overnight care for Marge, so the family could get some rest overnight and be refreshed to care for and be children during the daytime hours.

Allina Hospice, specifically Amy, RN, Amanda, RN, Peggy, RN, Molly, Aide. We are so grateful for the support and compassionate care provided to Marge during these very difficult days.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, July 30^th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd Street E, Inver Grove Heights, with visitation one hour prior to Mass and a luncheon to follow.  Interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery following lunch.

Thomas “Tom, Tommy, TJ” Leibold, beloved father, grandfather, master tale-spinner, and friend to all who appreciated a good laugh and a stronger cup of coffee, passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2025, in Shoreview, MN, at the age of 84.

Tom lived joyfully, laughed frequently, and loved generously. Born with a twinkle in his eye and a story on his lips in N. St. Paul to Agnes and Adolph Leibold, he was a proud graduate of St. Agnes High School – home of the Aggies – where he forged friendships that would last a lifetime. After high school and studies at the University of Minnesota, Tom joined 3M, where his charm and light-heartedness earned him a lasting place in the hearts of coworkers.

But perhaps the most important chapter of Tom’s life began when he found strength, purpose, and community in Alcoholics Anonymous. Over nearly three decades, Tom not only committed himself to his own recovery, but threw himself headfirst into helping others do the same—with candor, compassion, and character. He sponsored many, mentored countless more, and filled meeting rooms with laughter, hope, and the occasional exaggerated anecdote.

Tom had many loves, but was never happier than with a fishing rod or golf club in one hand and a wild story in the other. He lit up every room – not just because he had a great smile, but because he made sure you did too. He was the kind of guy who could turn a 5-minute errand into a 45-minute conversation with a stranger, and you’d better believe they’d both leave smiling.

He loved:

• Chasing golf balls with his buddies, clubs perpetually rattling in the trunk
• Fishing—on the water or on the ice
• Meeting up with his beloved morning coffee crew and “bagel bunch” to solve the world’s problems
• Frequenting the Shoreview Community Center, where he made great friends and occasionally acknowledged the existence of exercise equipment
• Attending AA meetings, mentoring others, and always leaving his mark as a source of good humor and steadfast support
• Discovering his Iowa roots and reconnecting with family
• Spending time with his precious granddaughter Everly, who had him wrapped around her little finger
• Breaking rules and eating sweets even knowing he shouldn’t

Tom is survived by his daughters, Jill and Meghan Leibold, and his cherished granddaughter, Everly, who brought him endless joy (and was a willing listener to all of Grandpa Tom’s bedtime adventure stories).

Tom found his tribe everywhere he went: among Aggies classmates, in fishing boats and golf carts, in AA rooms, and over countless cups of coffee. If you ever heard one of his stories, you know: they weren’t always factually accurate – but they were always full of heart.

Tom’s legacy lives on in every smile he inspired, every tale retold, and every person who found a little light through his warmth, wisdom, or relentless wit. If life were a series of tall tales, Tom’s would be the kind you never wanted to end.

A Celebration of Tom’s Life will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN. Friends and family are invited to gather beginning at 4:00 PM, with a special Story Time for all to share your stories about Tom beginning at 6:00 PM – because if Tom taught us anything, it’s that stories are life.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Alcoholics Anonymous in Tom’s honor. (To make a memorial gift, visit contribution.aa.org or contact your local AA chapter.)

Tom’s family finds comfort in knowing that his stories – and his spirit – will live on in every good laugh and kind deed. So honor his memory: tell a tale, hug your people, laugh louder than necessary, and always be generous with your time and your smile.

Age 100 years young

Called to her heavenly home peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 19, 2025. Preceded in death by husband, Lawrence; son, Brian; grandson, Steven; brothers, Eugene Schmidt & James Kingore. Survived by son, Bruce (Sherri) Loftsgaarden; daughter, Lori (Richard “Dick”) Wittnebel; grandchildren, Aimee (Zia) Sheik, Lise Leen, Meg (Joe) Boche, Erik (Pam) Loftsgaarden, Jaime Wittnebel, Alison (Jeremy) Reem, Ben (Tessa) Loftsgaarden, Bryan Wittnebel; special friend, Judy Bakken; 11 great grandchildren; also other family and friends.

Avie loved to spend time with her friends and family. In her younger years she loved to travel; she especially enjoyed a good family road trip. She loved attending school and sporting events for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Avie always had a way to find the special meaning in time spent with her friends and family.

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 pm Friday, July 25^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment General Lutheran Cemetery, South St. Paul.

Memorials preferred to Crescent Cove or Soldier’s 6.

February 24, 1939 – July 15, 2025

Roger L. Pfeiffer, 86, passed away in Minneapolis on July 15, 2025, with his family at his side. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 25, at 11:30 a.m. at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 1470 S Washington St., Bismarck, ND. The family will receive visitors beginning at 10:30 a.m. A luncheon will follow the service to celebrate Roger’s life and legacy. A private family interment will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan.

Born near Redstone, Montana, to Linden and Emma (Severson) Pfeiffer, Roger was deeply proud of his rural Montana heritage where he learned the value of hard work on the family farm. He graduated from Plentywood High School where he participated in the sport of rodeo, was a member of FFA, and went on to live a full life of integrity, humility, and hard work rooted in his deep faith in the Lord.

Roger proudly served in the Army Reserve in Montana before discovering his lifelong passion for aviation. In 1960, Roger traveled to Alaska to work as a mechanic’s helper on the D.E.W. Line. That experience led him to pursue flight training at American Flyers in 1961. His aviation career spanned nearly 50 years, during which he flew more than 35 different aircraft models and logged over 18,000 hours of flight time. In 1962, Roger began flying commercially for Dickinson Air Service where he did charter flights, flight instruction, power line patrol, crop spraying, and ski flying in the winter blizzards in 1964 and 1966.

He married Sally Zastoupil in 1964 in Dickinson, ND, after a courtship that started at the Buckaroo where he always ordered a ribeye steak with “no onions”. They resided on the Dickinson Airport with their dog, Turk, before moving to Bismarck where they raised two children, Karmen and Linden.

Roger served the State of North Dakota as a pilot for 39 years. He joined the North Dakota Highway Department in 1966 and later served as the Assistant Director and Chief Pilot for the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission for 26 years until his retirement in 2007. During his career, he proudly flew every North Dakota Governor from 1966 through 2007 and quite literally mapped the state by flying every section line—twice. Roger was inducted into the North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame in 2009. In recognition of his exceptional service and safety record, he received the Flight Safety Achievement Award in 1991 for 10,000 safe pilot-in-command hours on behalf of the State of North Dakota.

Roger was an active member in numerous organizations, including the North Dakota Aviation Council (serving over 20 years as secretary), the North Dakota Flying Farmers (21 years as secretary), the North Dakota Agricultural Aviation Association, and the NASAO Aviation Research and Education Board. He loved attending annual NASAO conventions with Sally. Roger was a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and served on his church council.

Those who knew Roger remember him as a kind, honest, and humble man who never met a stranger. Whether standing in line at the grocery store, at the FBO, or in the hotel lobby, Roger was always ready to strike up a conversation. He had a remarkable memory for first names and faces and seemed to know someone in every town and airport he visited.

He is survived by his daughter, Dr. Karmen (Bart) Sorenson of Bismarck, ND; his son, Dr. Linden (Julie) Pfeiffer of Hastings, MN; his cherished grandchildren, Aiden, Elias, and Olivia Pfeiffer and Bridger Sorenson; his brother, Larry Pfeiffer of Great Falls, MT; his sister-in-law, Marcella Knight of Bismarck; and many dear relatives and lifelong friends. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jackie, and his beloved wife of 56 years, Sally.

Roger’s legacy lives on in the skies he loved and the lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Bismarck, ND or the Dakota Territory Air Museum in Minot, ND.

Age 51 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. Preceded in death by parents, William and Frances Cotton. Survived by siblings, David Cotton, Mark (Beth) Cotton, Mary (Lou) Anderson & Mike (Angela) Cotton; nieces & nephews, Brianna, Danielle, Caitlin, Andrew, Sam, Seth & Sarah; great-nieces & great-nephews, Jack, Joseph, Madeline & Olivia; also other family & friends.

AnnMarie love to spend time with her nieces and nephews.  She also spent time collecting teddy bears & candles. She developed a love of bowling, which she did for the last 30 years, making lasting friendships and memories. Also loved spending time with Snickers and Cuddy.

AnnMarie will be remembered by her friends and family as always seeing the good in everyone she met and truly having a heart of gold

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 24^th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.