David Elmer Leadabrand, age 80, passed away October 12, 2024 with his wife of 55 years at his side.

Dave was born September 9, 1944 to Ruth Belle White and Wesley Leadabrand, at their home on the family farm in Eaton, Colorado.

He graduated from Iliff, Colorado High School and went on to Calvary University, Kansas City, where he met his wife, Elaine Vanderau.  They were married on August 9, 1969.

He began teaching 5^th grade while continuing his education working toward advanced degrees. He completed his goals at University of Northern Colorado, where he studied for a doctorate in educational administration.  His career of 40 years in education took him from elementary teacher, to principal to district superintendent.

He spent his retirement doing woodworking, making pens, fishing, and spending time with his family and spoiling seven grandchildren.  He also spent many hours relaxing under the gazebo which he built, always with his faithful dog and loving cats at his side.

David is survived by his wife, Elaine; daughters, Nichole Breuer, Shoreview, MN; Noelle Garza (JR) Plainview, TX; Nichelle Valdez (Chris) Clermont, FL; grandchildren, Taylor (Adrian), Sarah, Zach, Taryn (Preston), Anna and Fedelina; brothers-in-law and sisters-in law, Gary (Chris) Persons, Eileen (Skip) Hazel, Chris (Larry) Graham, Judy  (Gil) Halbakken, Dick (Gloria) Persons, Jim (Lois) Persons, Beverly (Dave) McLaughlin, Janalee (Ken) Gilsrud, Keith (Kathy) Persons, Fay Van Vliet, Neil (Tami) Persons, Nancy (Apollo) Arismendy, numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wesley; grandson, Andrew; sons-in-law, Steven Encinias and Michael Breuer, father of Zachary and Anna.  Also brothers-in-law, Dave Van Vliet and Gordon Persons, and sisters-in-law, Carol Leadabrand and Diane Persons.

Service will be available on-line at http://www.youtube.com/.southsidebaptistchurch2741

Age 92 of South St. Paul, MN.

Passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024.

Preceded in death by, husband, Dennis; brothers, Stanley & Norman; sister, Brunelle; granddaughter Kari.

Survived by children, Ken (Barb), Karen Chermak, Kathy (Dan) Wunrow & Kevin (Julie); 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; sister, Marlis; brother, Mervin; also other family and friends.

Priscilla loved to spend time with family and friends over a delicious home cooked meal that she would prepare, topped off with hot fudge carmel ice cream sundaes.  At a young age Priscilla gave her life to Jesus at Temple Baptist Church in St Paul. Her greatest joy was to see family and friends give their lives to Jesus.

Memorial Service 11:00 am Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:30 am – 11:00 am prior to the service. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Age 95, died peacefully on August 29, 2024 following a brief illness.

Frances was born in The Netherlands and immigrated to the U.S. in 1957. After settling in South St. Paul, Frances began a long career at the Donaldson’s, then Carson Pirie Scott Department Store in St. Paul’s Town Square. There, she worked at the cosmetics counter for nearly 25 years. After retirement, she moved to West St. Paul where she remained active with the Red Hat Society, as a volunteer at the Church of St. John Vianney, and spending time with many friends and family. In 2021, she relocated to Berlin, Maryland to be closer to family. A loving and always stylish mom, “Oma,” “Oma-oma,” and friend, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Frances is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Anton; sister, Elly Baars; and brother, Bernard Baars. She was followed in death by daughter-in-law, Vicky. Frances is survived by daughter, Franci (David) Howard of Ocean View, Delaware; son, Bernard of Salt Lake City; grandchildren, Stephanie (Chris) and Anton; great-grandchild, Logan; special grandchildren, Christina, Leonard, and Eric; many special great-grandchildren; and nephews and their families in Canada.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday, October 18 at 11:00 am at the Church of St. John Vianney, 789 17th Avenue N., South St. Paul. Private family interment to follow.

Age 93 of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar & Edith; sister, Bernice Delamater. Survived by loving wife of 69 years, JoAnn; son, Steve (Mayme); daughters, Sandy Heinz & Sheila (Andy) Pierucki; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; also other family & friends.

Alden was raised on a farm in northern Minnesota.  He delighted in figuring out how things worked and found it satisfying to repair them if needed.  He enjoyed recounting life on the farm.  Alden relished the outdoors; gardening; mowing the lawn and watching the wildlife.  He especially loved family get-togethers for holidays and birthday parties.  Alden served in the army in Korea during the war.

Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Friday, October 18^th with a 6:00 pm Service at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.  Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Age 81 of Inver Grove Heights,

Passed away peacefully, on September 9, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lucille and Harold Pike and brother, Donald Pike. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shirley Pike; son, Gary (Carrie) Pike; daughters, Karla Ehlers, Darlene Pike and Rachel Johnson; grandchildren; Claire (Nick) Zemke, Ryan (Maggie) Pike, Kirsten (Kevin) Durant; Carter, Gavin, Preston, and Hudson Ehlers; Peyton and Lauren Pike; his ten great grandchildren; and sister, Cecilia Pike.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00-7:00 pm with a Memorial Service to begin at 6:30 pm on Friday, October 11^th, at Roberts Funeral & Cremation Chapel, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Age 75 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away on September 23^rd, 2024, surrounded by her children. Preceded in death by husband, Rick; brothers, Jack and Michael O’Brien; niece, Carrie Pietruszewski. She is survived by sons, James & Ryan (Shari); daughter, Linsey (Matt) Schepers; grandchildren, Brody, Reed, Briella, Liam & Rory; loving sister, Kathie Fleming sisters-in-law, Darlene (George) Kappes & Colleen O’Brien; brother-in-law, Glen (Lori) Anderson; also many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Thursday, October 3^rd, at Roberts Funeral Home 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Graveside service 11:00 am, Friday, October 4^th, at Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.

Age 73 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away on September 19, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth & Adeline; brother, Gerald. Survived by loving wife and caregiver, Mary Bade; faithful pet, Bear; in-laws, Richard & Patricia Bade; sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law, Julie (Greg) Anderson, Tom (Bridget) Bade, Jeanne (Bill) Watson, & Ann (Jeff) Millerbernd; also nieces, nephews & friends.

Chief was a US Army Vietnam War Veteran. He worked for over 34 years at Andersen Windows. He was an avid hunter, a huge Vikings & Twins fan, and loved to ride his Harley.

A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held 4-7 pm with a Time of Sharing at 6 pm Tuesday, October 1^st at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights. Interment 9:45 am Wednesday October 2^nd at Fort Snelling National Cemetery (Assembly Lane #2). In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the Vietnam Veterans of America https://vva.org/.

Age 95 of Lilydale, MN.

Passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024.

Born December 27, 1928, in Minneapolis to Werner and Ida (Schwartz) Hesse, Warren was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Monroe High School in 1946. Warren worked as a welder before being drafted into the Army in 1950 and completed his basic training at Fort Baker in San Francisco. As a member of the 551^st Engineer Base Survey Co., he helped conduct geological surveys in the Alaskan wilderness. After the Army, Warren passed the civil service exam and began a long career with the US Postal Service, working the mail car on regional trains (he loved trains) and eventually working at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul airport and retiring in 1989. Warren also held concurrent part-time jobs:  as a Met Center parking lot attendant in Bloomington and school bus driver. He was a long-time resident of South St. Paul and resided in Lilydale the last 8 years. Throughout his life, Warren enjoyed the Twin Cities, driving to places near and far, caring for people and pets, following Minnesota sports teams, and tracking news and politics. He was friendly, talkative, and always had a smile and greeting for those he came in contact with. Warren was very devoted and loyal to his family and friends and will be greatly missed.

Warren is preceded in death by his parents, brother Lowell, sister Lucille Anderson, and loving long-time sweetheart Connie Martinez.

Warren is survived by nephews Mark Hesse (Lori) and John Hesse, and grandnephews Elliott and Max. Warren is also survived by Connie’s loving family including daughter Renee and son Kurt; grandchildren Todd (Kris), Tamara (Mike), Chad, Anna-Marie (Wade); as well as the kids in the family, who will miss their “Grandpa Warren.”

The family thanks the staff at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury for their compassionate care.

Graveside Service 11 am Saturday, November 9^th at Elmhurst Cemetery, 1510 Dale St. N., St. Paul.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Animal Humane Society. https://www.animalhumanesociety.org

Age 67 of Eagan

Passed away September 8, 2024. Survived by husband, Tom; brothers, David (Mary) & Kelly Swain. Memorial Service 10:00 am Saturday, September 28^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:00 am-10:00 am prior to the service. Interment General Lutheran Cemetery.

Age 82 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully at Ecumen Hospice in North Branch, on September 16th, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, Russ & Esther Waldo and wife, Jacqueline.

Survived by brother, Mark; sons, Tony (Lisa) & Todd (Amy); grandchildren, Brandon (Elizabeth), Taylor (Blake), Grace & Jack; also many other relatives & friends. Gathering of Family & Friends 4:00 – 7:00 pm Thursday, October 10th, Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Private family interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.