Post, Waldemar A. “Wally”
Age 95 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away peacefully on October 2, 2022. Preceded in death, by wife, Irene “Ginger”; 13 brothers and sisters. Survived by son, Dale (Barb); daughter, Ruth (John) Schaffer; grandchildren, Stacy (John) Fuhrman, Amanda (Jim) Olson, Brian Post, Jessica (Bryan) Howell & Sarah Schaffer; great grandchildren, Aiden, Peyton, Vivian & Wally; also other family and friends. Wally was a World War II, Korean and Vietnam War Veteran. He loved playing cards, hunting, fishing and being with family. Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 Noon, Monday, October 10th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights with a luncheon to follow. Visitation 5-7 PM Sunday, October 9th, at Roberts Funeral Home 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Also 11 AM to 12 noon prior to Mass at church. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Sobaski, Joanne Marie (Nee Jonas)
Of Inver Grove Heights, Formerly of South St. Paul.
Joanne was born November 5, 1931 and passed away peacefully on September 23, 2022. Preceded in death by husband of 62 years, William; son, Thomas; son-in-law, David Pflanz; granddaughter, Kristin Sobaski. Survived by children, Bill (Gail), Terry Pflanz, Bob (Teri) & David (Karla); 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; also many nieces, nephews, friends and loving companion John Swenson and family.
Joanne grew up in SSP attending SSP high school, there she met a group of girls that would become lifelong friends, the “Dix Amis”. She went on to work at Armours after high school. When she married Bill she became a stay at home mom and eventually returned to the workforce starting at the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce. She eventually ended her career with the SSP HRA, where she met many close friends.
Joanne was an incredible person who touched everyone she met. She was a devoted mother, who loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren with immense love and pride. She also loved her extended family and enjoyed the many get togethers with all of them. She loved going to the lake and spending her afternoons having leisurely pontoon rides with family and she loved wintering in Florida. She was active in our community and her children’s lives. She lived her whole life with grace, compassion and kindness. Thank you, mom, farewell and sweet dreams!
Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, October 7th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:30-11 AM prior to Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial preferred to the SSP Educational Foundation.
Sapletal, Donna Marie
Age 67, of Inver Grove Heights, MN
Passed away surrounded by her loved ones on September 23, 2022. Preceded in death by parents Marjorie and Donald Dahedl and Niece Melissa Dahedl-Leifeld. Survived by Husband Donald, Daughters, Elisha (Blair) Harris & Jennifer (Steve) Miller, Son, David (Maria) Sapletal, Grandchildren, Jenna, Jacob, Mya, Tripp and Willow, Sisters, Deb (Dan) Achman & Denise (Mike) Williams, Brothers, Donny (Judy) Dahedl & Michael (Patty) Dahedl, also many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. She had a strong love for her family, photography, golf, and nature. She was loved by so many and will be greatly missed by us all. A Celebration of Life will be held at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 on Thursday, October 6th from 5-8pm with a Service beginning at 7:00 PM.
Buechner, Lorraine (Rainy) (Boardman)
Age 91 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away on September 18, 2022. Survived by loving husband of 50 years, Corky Buechner; mother of Nancy (John) Cooper, John Boardman and Pat (Jeff) Dahn. Blessed to have grandchildren, Bill (Julie) Zellmer, Carrie (Will) deGroot, Sean Boardman, Katie (Matt) Ashley, Jake (Deanna) Dahn, Luke (Afton) Dahn, Kristelle (Jon) Fumich. Along with great-grandchildren, Rae and Zach Zellmer, Audrey and Bennett deGroot, Adeline and Delaney Ashley, Finn and Nash Dahn, Ryker and Bowen Dahn, Preston, Lila and Whitney Fumich. Special to her nieces, Joyce Pisano and Shirley Houghton. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Boardman, father of her children; sister, Lois Millar; daughter-in-law, Pam Boardman; great-grandson, Hawkin Dahn.
The family would like to thank Vista Prairie and Avalon Hospice for providing comfort and support.
Service will be held at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights on October 3rd, 2022 10am to 11am with tribute at 11am. Interment Fort Snelling at a later date.
Ogren, Glenn
Age 71 of Cannon Falls
Passed away on Sept. 20, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Ralph & Joyce Ogren, brother-in-law Gerald Herberg. Survived by wife, Debra; sons and families, Jeffrey & Bethany; Zachariah & Jeremiah Ogren, Timothy & Theresa; Thomas, Austin & Ashlee Ogren, Jack & Brie; Mia, Drew & Henry Meyer, Christopher & Kristen; Brandon & Gabriella Ogren, Benjamin Meyer; sister, Suzanne Herberg; brother, Arlen (Shelly) Logren, Duane (Gay) Ogren; including many other extended family & friends.
Glenn loved the Lord and faithfully attended and served at church and often lifted his strong voice in Praise to his Heavenly Father. He loved his family and enjoyed supporting his children and grandchildren in their various sporting events and activities. He enjoyed traveling, much of which he drove. He enjoyed woodworking. Glenn enjoyed horses, owning them in his younger years and volunteering in retirement with retired horses. Glenn was a wonderful host and many family and friends will cherish memories of time spent with him in his home and on the lake.
Funeral Service 11 AM Friday, September 30th at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70th St E., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9-11 AM prior to the service. Luncheon to follow. Internment at Emanuel Lutheran Church cemetery in a private ceremony at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial in Glenn’s honor to:
This Old Horse;
https://www.thisoldhorse.org/give/
Emanuel Lutheran Church;
https://emanuellutheranchurch.org/give/
American Parkinson Disease Association;
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/get-involved/memorial-and-trOgren
Grasz, John L.
Age 86 of Inver Grove Heights.
Passed away on Sept. 9, 2022. Preceded in death by wife, JoAnn; son, John; grandson, Matthew; brother, Eugene. Survived by son, Mike (Cathy); daughter, Tammy LaForte; grandchildren, Kristy Litke (Chad), Michael Harrell, Stephanie Woelfel (Darrick Olsen), Daniel, and Danielle; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Madigan, Cianna, Mikey, Jordan & Jaylen; sister, Beverly (Roger) Knippenberg; also other family & friends. John L. was born to Roy & Violet Grasz in South St. Paul, MN on April 21, 1936. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. His passions included spending time at his hunting shack in Grantsburg, WI., golfing in several leagues. He was a hard worker and retired from work at Ramsey County. Upon retirement John L. took a job mowing the lawns at Arbor Pointe Golf Club (mainly so he didn’t have to pay for his golf). Anyone who spent any time with John L, knew he loved a good joke and would quickly find out that you’d be lucky to hear the punchline in between his own laughter.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held 4-7 PM on Thursday, Sept. 29th, with a Time of Sharing beginning at 6:30 PM at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.
Peterson, Bruce
Age 68
Bruce died at home in Inver Grove Heights on September 17 2022. Born June 12 1954 by Gordon and Marian Peterson. Bruce worked at Metro Transit for 35 years. He loved to fish as much as he could. Survived by son Gregg Peterson and stepsons Dave and Chris Johnson, and his brothers Steve and Dale Peterson. Memorial to be held at Emanuel Lutheran Church (2075 70th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077) Monday September 26 at 1 PM.
Hage, June “Jeanette”
Age 95 of St. Paul
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sept. 20, 2022. Preceded in death by husbands, Kenneth Hage & Robert Hamilton; sister, Audrey; brother, Ken. Survived by children, Doug (Kathy), Carole (Derek) McIntyre, Sue (Jim) Bydlon; 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carol Whitcomb & Phyllis Hallberg; also other family & friends.
Jeanette lived a full, adventurous and happy life. In her later years, she loved to read and visit with her family.
Memorial Service 6 PM Tuesday, Sept. 27th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 5-6 PM prior to the service.
Memorials preferred to donor’s choice.
Herbst, LaVina
Age 91 of Lilydale, MN (originally Sunnybrook, WI)
Passed away September 21, 2022.
Preceded in death by her husband Troy, her parents Richard and Mary (Bignall) Stewart,
Brothers Leonard, Elwood, Nelson, James, Richard, and Darrel
Sisters Myrtle Price, Genevieve Schultz, and Evelyn Keeler
Survived by son, Gary and his wife Leslie; daughter Christy Schmitt and her husband Tom; son Dean and his wife Robin; grandchildren Courtney Dedon and her husband Jon, and Amber Schmitt; great grandchildren Claire and Parker Dedon. Also survived by brother Lawrence and sister Catherine Kraft.
LaVina was a great mother and she took the job seriously. She taught her daughter to be a strong woman and her sons to be respectful gentlemen. She taught her children to be good citizens, to tell the truth, to work hard and do the job right the first time. She loved the Twins and Vikings and passed that on to her kids as well.
Many thanks to her caregivers at Fairview Ridges.
A special thank you to all the staff and residents at Lilydale Senior Living. She loved you all!
LaVina will be interred next to her husband Troy at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Gerten, Helen (DesLauriers)
Age 96
Born in Eagan to Louis and Margaret DesLauriers. Passed away peacefully September 15, 2022. Preceded in death by loving husband of 55 years, Jerry Gerten; daughter-in-law, Annette Gerten; grandson, Brad Miller; siblings, Margaret, Della, Louie, Mary, Martin, Kathleen, Dick, Alice. Survived by sister, Eileen Welsch and seven children, Beverly (Mick) Hlavinka, Gloria (John) Mullery, Jack (Delana), Frank (Patti), Liz (Gary) Myers, Mary (Gary) Garfield, Jim (partner Peggy Weber); 22 Grandchildren, Mick, Joe, Bob, Joy, Erin, Shawn, Brian, Brent, Beth, Tiffany, Jenna, Steven, Tracy, Melissa, Carrie, Sarah, Kate, Adam, Michael, Charlie, Grace and Joe; 31 great- grandchildren.
Graduated from St. Joseph Academy in St. Paul, married in 1947. Helen and Jerry helped establish Gerten Greenhouses.
Helen possessed grace and charm that proved a magnet to others as they eagerly sought her friendship and loved her non-judgmental style. Her sense of humor and loving nature to all around her served as the hallmark of her personality.
The family thanks the dedicated staff at Timber Hills for their love and care for Helen these past 9 years.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at St Thomas Becket Church, 4455 S Robert Trail on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 11 AM. Visitation 2 hours prior. Private interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, memorials can be made to Our Lady of Peace Hospice Care in St. Paul.