Passed Away on November 30, 2015. Age 82 of South St. Paul, MN

A Lifelong South St. Paul Packer

Pete passed away peacefully on November 30^th, surrounded by family. Born in South St. Paul to immigrant parents, Milovan & Anna Tabakovich. Pete lost his mother at the age of two and thankfully was welcomed into the family of his older sister and husband, Mary and Michael Locke. Pete loved all sports. During his high school years at South St. Paul, he played varsity basketball, baseball and football and received seven letters. In 2013 he was inducted into South St. Paul Athletic Hall of Fame. Upon graduation in 1951, Pete enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served on the USS Catfish Submarine during the Korean War. During a leave from the Navy, Pete met Augsburg College student, Jeanette Olson, on the beach of Lake Nokomis. It was love at first sight. After his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1956, Pete went on to Augsburg College to get his Physical Education degree, play baseball, and to marry Jeanette in 1957. They lived a very full life. Pete and Jeanette had three daughters, Kirsten, Karin and Jana. Following a brief time teaching in Springfield, MN, Pete went back to his alma mater of South St. Paul in 1963 to teach and coach. He coached baseball, football, soccer, golf (boys & girls) and basketball. He was the head basketball coach for 15 years. Pete also enjoyed his 20 years as the “Voice of the Packers” and teaching Driver’s Ed to his many students. He retired in 1992. One of Pete’s biggest accomplishments, besides surviving numerous heart and back surgeries, was his eight holes-in-one. He was an excellent golfer, a Southview Country Club ‘Club Champion’, South St. Paul Open Champion and the champion of many more. Faith was an integral part of Pete’s life, as he and Jeanette were founding members of Luther Memorial Church. He trusted in the Lord, and humbly lived a true servant’s life. Greeting Pete in heaven are his parents, Mike, Mary, Milovan & Anna; sister, Honey Jannetto; brother, Mike Locke; brothers in-law, Bob Reynolds & John Jannetto; in-laws, Rev. Iver & Myrtle Olson and many friends. Grieving his presence are his wife, Jeanette; his children, Kirsten & Bryon Kruzel; Karin & Phil Housley and Jana Smith; grandchildren, Karin (Ryan Swainey), Brynna, Leah, Taylor (Jeremy Pass), Reide, Wilson, Avery, Austin, Alaine & Ahren; great-grandchildren, Maddie, Alayna, Andrew, Iver, Ardith and Louis; sisters, Dolly (Don) Goral and Susan Reynolds; many nieces, nephews and great friends. Funeral Service 2 PM Friday, December 4^th, at Luther Memorial Church, 315 15^th Ave. No., South St. Paul. Visitation 12 Noon – 2 PM prior to the service. Interment General Lutheran Cemetery.

Passed Away on November 26, 2015. Age 76 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away surrounded by family on November 26, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Roy & Mary DeMuth; son, Timothy; sister, Marlene Creamer; brother-in-law, Paul Schintz. Survived by loving husband of 58 years, Richard. Son, James (Kelley); daughters, Mary (Michael) Lacey, Sherry Scherer, Terry (joe) Burger; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ann (Don) Jolly; sister-in-law, Judy Schintz; nieces & nephews. Nancy was a proud member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #424. She worked over 25 years for Red Owl. Memorial Service 11 AM Monday, November 30^th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN. Visitation 9-11 AM prior to the service. Private Entombment Resurrection Cemetery.

Passed Away on November 25, 2015. Age 82 of Inver Grove Heights

Wilton was born February 28, 1934 in Blue Earth County to Reinhard and Florence (Altenburg) Greiger. He attended school in rural Blue Earth County until 1950 when the family moved to Arlington, MN. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1952. He worked for Mid-American Dairyman. On October 17, 1954 he married Helen Matthes. They lived in Winthrop until 1971 then moved to Inver Grove Heights where he worked for various trucking companies. They were blessed with three children. Helen passed away in April of 1998. Wilton married Julie Klatt on May 19, 2012 at Concordia Lutheran Church in South St. Paul. They resided at Gramercy Park in Inver Grove Heights. After retirement Wilton worked part-time at Menards. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, playing cards and reading newspapers. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Helen; grandchildren, Brittany & Dustin; 2 sisters-in-law, Laverne Greenough & Delilah Kintzi. Survived by wife, Julie; children, Terry (Floyd) Brown, Kim, Todd (Julie); step-children, Jeff (friend, Deb) & Dan (friend, Barb) Olson; grandchildren, Tiffany (Art) Pineda, Brandi (fiancé, Malloy) Brown, Mike (Carly) Grieger, Dan (Emily) Grieger, Matt Grieger, Cory Grieger; step-grandchildren, Suzanne Olson, Amanda (Jeff) Arndt; great-grandson, Logan Pineda; step-great-granddaughters, Julia & Addison Arndt; friend of the family, Cindy (friend, Doug) Olson; also other relatives & friends. Memorial Service 11 AM Wednesday, December 2nd, at Concordia Lutheran Church, 255 W. Douglas St., South St. Paul. Visitation 9:30-11 AM prior to the service. Interment General Lutheran Cemetery.

Passed Away on November 25, 2015. Age 57 of Inver Grove Heights

Gregory A. Schlussler was born on August 5, 1958, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was the son of Leonard and Lois (Nagel nee Norton). Greg grew up in Inver Grove Heights and graduated from Henry Sibley Sr. High School in 1976. On October 13, 1984, Greg was united in marriage to Cynthia A. Redner at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. They remained and called Inver Grove Heights home. During his working career Greg was a highly sought after automotive service manager changing dealerships several times. Later in his career, he settled for a less stressful parts manager position at a large concrete pump manufacturer until he retired early due to health complications. Greg’s first love and passion was NASCAR racing. He loved to attend live events with close friends & family and rarely missed a broadcasted race. Greg also loved spectating and participating in any and all other motor sports such as snowmobiling, speedboats, monster truck shows, etc. If it had an internal combustion engine, Greg could build, trouble shoot, fix, and ride or drive it. His legacy to all who knew him was to ‘Make safety your first concern’. Greg passed away prematurely on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 following a lengthy battle with failing health at the age of 57 years. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Greg is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Lois; brother, Terry and mother-in-law, Marlene Redner. Greg is survived by loving wife of 31 years, Cynthia; siblings, Thomas (Debra), Vicki (Bill) Stoffel, Karen (Jeff) Pietruszewski, Richard and Julie (Lenny) Lemanski; father-in-law, Richard Redner; sister-in-law, Jan Schlussler, brothers-in-law, Mark (Jackie Ullman) Redner and Scott (Demetra) Redner; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Saturday, December 5th, with visitation 2 hours prior to Mass at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Luncheon to follow.

Passed Away on November 21, 2015. Age 61 of Inver Grove Heights

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather. Passed away suddenly November 21, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Elijah and Gladys Bates; sons, Dewayne and Roy Lee Bates. Survived by wife, Vickie; children, Richard Jr. (Christine), Charles, Patricia, Shalonda, Gabriel. siblings, Connie, Veronica Sue, Derrick, William, Anntonette; many nieces and nephews; grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Funeral Service to be held Friday, December 4^th, 11:00am at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights, 55077. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred.

Passed Away on November 16, 2015. Age 94 of Inver Grove Heights

Born & raised in Albert Lea, MN. She migrated to the twin cities and became a longtime resident of Bloomington, MN. She worked as a stenographer at Control Data until her retirement in May of 1985. Catherine passed away Nov. 16th, one month after celebrating her 94th birthday. She was preceded in death by Paul, her husband of 53 years; brothers, Leon, Leo and Robert Martin. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday Nov. 19th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St. Inver Grove Heights. Interment to follow 12 Noon at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery (Assembly #1).

Passed Away on Nov 13th, 2015. Age 52 of Hutchinson, Formerly of Inver Grove Heights

Preceded in death by father, Wes Sr.; brother, Wes Jr. Survived by daughter, Maria (Mike) McConachie; sons, Jacob and Adam Zamora; grandson, Connor McConachie; mother, Ilene Etzler; fiancé, Mike Movrich; sisters, Deb & Annette; brothers, Brad, Tim & Paul; also many family &  friends. also many family & friends. Memorial service 11 am Thursday, November 19th with visitation one hour prior at Roberts Funeral Home 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077.

Passed Away on November 11, 2015. Age 78, of Inver Grove Heights

Preceded in death by her loving husband, Elmer.  Survived by her children, Peggy, Terri (Ray) Reinartz, Kathy (Vic) Carlson, Mike (Carol), and Steve (Penny); grand-children, Mattie (Nate), Jacob, Andrew, Cole, Gabby, and Ben; great-grandson, Logan. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Monday at the Church of Saint Patrick, Inver Grove Heights 3535 72nd St E, IGH.  Visitation 4-8 PM Sunday, November 15^th, with a rosary service at 7 PM at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. IGH. Also 9-10 AM prior to Mass at church. Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Passed Away on May 22, 2013. Age 52 of Inver Grove Heights

“Yoda” Went to see our dad on May 22, 2013. at the age of 52. Preceded in death by dad & grandparents. Survived by mother, Margaret; sisters, Julie York & Jodie (Thomas) Thoemke; adult children, Ashley (Cody) & Trevor York; grandson, Tristin and granddaughter due in August; nephews, Nicholas (Jill) & Jason Rothenberger; nieces, Christine & Sarah Thoemke; great-nephews& nieces, Gavin Rothenberger, Dylan Huan, Mariah, Ava Thoemke & AubreyRocha; also his favorite aunt, Evelyn Ehret; many relatives & friends. Jim will be missed by all who knew him with his goofy humor. As Jim would say,“10-4, Roger that!” Memorial Service 7 PM Tuesday, May 28 with visitation 4-7 PM prior to the service at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. IGH. Interment 10 AM Wednesday May 29, at Oak Hill Cemetery with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

Passed Away on May 19, 2013. Age 83 of Inver Grove Heights

Born Aug. 12, 1930 in Sherwood, ND and raised in Thief River Falls, MN. Passed away on May 19, 2013. Preceded in death by wife, Shirlee; son, Dwight. Survived by daughters, Dawn McNulty & Darcee (Jens) Hoj; granddaughters, Faith & Anne McNulty; brother, Dick (Audrey) Davidson. Red was a veteran of the Korean War and a graduate of Concordia College Moorhead. He was a teacher, coach and athletic director at Simley High School. Red was a beloved friend, mentor to many and a really cool guy. Memorial Service 11 AM Friday May 24th, 2013, with visitation 1 hour prior to the service at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 7600 Cahill Ave. IGH.