Born Sept. 5^th, 1939 in Redwood Falls, MN to Hans and Eunice Miller. He graduated from Hector High School in 1957 and entered the US Navy that fall and served 3 years. In 1961 he married his high school sweetheart, Patty. They had one son, Todd. Jack started in sales with Patterson Dental Supply, a few years later he was hired by 3M to sell magnetic tape, where he worked for 35 years.

Funeral Service 7:00 pm Thursday, September 19^th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights with visitation 6:00 – 7:00 pm prior to the service.  Interment 1:00 pm Friday, September 20^th at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Age 70 of South St. Paul

Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sept 5, 2024. Preceded in death by wife, Debra; grandson, Taylor; parents, James and Bernice; brothers, Theodore and Thomas; trusted companion, Rusty. Survived by sons, Jeffrey (Jill) and Dereck (Savannah); grandchildren, Maddie, Owen, Dylan, Ashlyn, JennaLee, Norah, Caleb and Chandler; siblings, Gloria (John), Kenneth (Cassie), James (Karen), Lynette (Frank); sister-in-law, Shelly; also, other loved ones and friends.

Jerry greatly enjoyed quality time spent with his children and grandchildren that he so deeply loved, taking in the beautiful rich sunsets on Dead Lake, outings and meals with his friends, and he put his clever mind to work, often engaging in various projects at any given time – you could easily say he never truly retired. Jerry was a devoted Papa and mentor to his grandkids and went out of his way to lend a helping hand or to teach the kids how to take on new tasks and ensure they learned how to do it right. He had a great appreciation for engines and how they ran, ATV’s, watercrafts, vintage cars and reminiscing about his pastime passion of boat racing. In passing, Jerry was eager to reunite with the love of his life, his late wife, Debra, whom he was married to for over 40 years and his trusty little buddy, their pup named Rusty. Visitation 5:00-7:00 pm Tuesday, September 17th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Funeral service 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 18th, with a visitation from 10:00-11:00 am prior to the service also at the funeral home. Memorials preferred to Our Lady of Peace Hospice Home.

Age 91 of South St. Paul.

Passed peacefully surrounded by family, on September 7^th, 2024.  Preceded in death by wife, Lavonne; parents; brother, Brian. Survived by children, Steven (Mary) Bloom, Kenneth Bloom, Karen (David) Palodichuk, Robert (Michelle Miller) Kopp, Michele Kopp; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Welton (Sandra) Kopp; sister, Judy (Doug) Jordan; special friend, Norma Fusco; also nieces, nephews, other family & many friends.

Wilbur was a Korean War combat veteran. Visitation 4:00-7:00 pm Wednesday, Sept. 25^th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Funeral Service 11:00 am Thursday, Sept. 26^th at Hamline Church United Methodist, 1514 Englewood Ave., St. Paul and can be livestreamed at https://www.hamlinechurch.org/worship/live-stream/ a luncheon will follow. Visitation also 10:00-11:00 am prior to the service. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota Hts. Memorials preferred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Age 55 of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed peacefully suddenly on September 8^th, 2024.  Preceded in death by grandson, John; brother, Earl; father, Leo. Survived by loving wife, Sandra; daughter, Liz (Timmy); son, Luis; grandchildren, Oliver, Peyton, Cole & Emmitt; mother, Judy; sisters, Terry & Tracy; nephew, Brice and his daughter, Zephyr.

Memorial service 11:00 am Friday, September 13^th, at St. Paul Apostolic Church (Lighthouse Church), 215 George St. W., St. Paul. Visitation 10:00-11:00 am prior to the service at the church.

Age 79 of Inver Grove Heights, MN

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 3rd, 2024. Survived by wife, Linda; son, Troy Myers, Jaydee (Shannon) & Tia (Tim); grandchildren, Jade, Tallen, Zach, Landon, Skylar, Easton, Paytyn, Tyeson; also family & friends. Preceded in death by parents; siblings; daughter, Stacy Brown. Graveside Service with military honors 9:45 am Thursday, September 19^th, Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, (Assembly Lane #2).

Age 91

of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024. Preceded in death by husband, Hanley; brother, Duane. Survived by children, Sanny Anderson, LouWanna (Mike) Osterman, Kaylene “Kitty” (Kirk) Wyttenbach, Robin (Judy) Anderson, Bambi Anderson, Charmaine “Cupie” Wodaszewski; 23 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Modrow, Laverne (Lois) Modrow & Gloria Lindeman; also nieces, nephews & many other family & friends.

Joyce was born August 11, 1933, in Sarona, WI. She grew up in Eau Claire, WI and graduated from Eau Claire High School. She met her husband of 61 years, Hanley Anderson in Eau Claire and they married on December 23, 1950. They moved around a bit, had their first child, Sanny, while in Indiana where Hanley was stationed in the service. They moved back to Eau Claire and welcomed 3 more children into their family daughters LouWanna (Lou), Kaylene (Kitty) and son Robin. They eventually moved to Inver Grove Heights where they welcomed 2 more daughters to their family, Bambi and Charmaine (Cupie).

Joyce was a very creative person and enjoyed everything crafty. Over the years she started 3 different yarn shops, she created patterns and published many knitting and crocheting books. She presented and taught knitting and crocheting at numerous seminars throughout the country. She loved teaching knitting and crocheting both by hand and by machine. She also made shadow boxes, doll houses and relished in the world of miniatures to fill her shadow boxes and doll houses. She loved the color purple, and she became known as Purple Joyce and Purple Grandma. Her last knit shop was the Purple Cellar which was in the basement of their home. Almost everything she had was purple, even her house known by all as the “Purple Palace”. Joyce was devoted to her faith, her family, to her business, to her customers and to people in general. She was always there to help anyone with anything and made their home open to all. She loved to talk and spend time with everyone telling them many stories of her life, her 6 kids, 23 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren, 2 great- great grandchildren and her family.

Joyce passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024. She leaves us with many memories and stories. She will be missed but never forgotten. She is with her Heavenly Father!

Visitation 4-8 pm Wednesday, September 18^th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights. Memorial Service 2 pm Thursday, September 19^th at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70th St E., Inver Grove Heights with visitation 1-hour prior at church. Interment Emanuel Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Emanuel Lutheran Church.

Age 76, of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on September 5th, 2024.  Preceded in death by his parents, Maximilian Jr. & Mary Sporer; sister, Margaret Zimmerman and niece, Heather Sporer. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Susan; son, Tony (Lindsay); daughter, Carrie (David Starkey); grandsons, Quinn, Rafe, and Max; brothers, Greg (Judy), Guy (Leah), and Jon (Lori) Sporer; and innumerable nieces and nephews.  Max will be dearly missed by all.

Max adored his whole family, especially his grandsons, whom he lovingly referred to as “Grandpa’s Boys!”  He was especially looking forward to welcoming all the wonderful people joining his daughter’s family.  Max was always up for a good laugh, a ridiculous prank, or to just simply relax and watch a ball game.  His antics were legendary, especially his intentional mispronunciations!  We are grateful to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for tremendously enhancing his quality of life for the last 15 years, and to Brighton Hospice for their support and for making it possible for him to remain at home in his final days.

Visitation 4:00 -7:00 pm Wednesday, September 11^th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am Thursday September 12^th St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1079 Summit Ave., St. Paul with visitation 10:00-11:00 am prior to Mass. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

Age 91 of Inver Grove Hts., formerly of Dazey, ND.

Passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2024. Preceded in death by husband, Lester Mervin; son, Clinton; son-in-law, Tim Higgins; siblings. Survived by children, Margaret Mohr, Kathryn (Gary) Buck, Dale (Gayle) Mohr, Barbara Higgins, Susan (Frank) Hammarsten; 14 grandchildren, Leslie Ashley, Scott Ouren, Steven Rewey, Michelle Hedgren, Gidget McAreavey, Maria Mohr, Justin Higgins, Korine Headlee, Amber Hammarsten, Christopher Hammarsten, Robert Mohr, Emily Mohr, C.J. Mohr, Tina Raven; 21 great-grandchildren, also other family & friends.

Funeral Service 11:30 am on Monday, September 16^th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights with visitation 1-hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Age 62 of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of St. Paul’s West Side

Passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, Guillermo & Gloria Frias; brother, Alfredo Frias. Survived by loving wife, Patricia; daughter, Jenny (Krandell) Frias; son, Joe (Janet) Frias; grandchildren, Gabriel, Malachi, Aliyah “Li”, Adrian, Dominick & Gloria; brother, Steve (Lorraine) Frias; sister, Cristela (Bill) Koski; beloved dog, Ollie; as well as nieces, nephews, other family & friends.

Eddie loved being a husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was a proud US Air Force Veteran and an avid golfer. He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh.

Visitation 4:00-7:00 pm Thursday, Sept. 12th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. Mass of the Christian Burial 11:00 am Friday, Sept. 13th at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 401 Concord St., St. Paul, with visitation one hour prior to Mass at the church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to Birdies for the Brave (www.birdiesforthebrave.org), a national outreach initiative supported in part by PGA Tour players and is dedicated to honoring and supporting members of the U.S. Armed Forces, First Responders and their families.

Age 71 of Apple Valley, formerly of St. Paul, MN.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 1st, 2024, after a battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas William Kelner and Joan Grace Kelner; husband, Craig T. Plumb.

Survived by loving husband, Olaf Lund; daughters, Heidi Buelow, Jennifer Petersen, Amy Stocker (Jon), Julie Porras; grandchildren, Brianna, Lizzie (Nate), Travis, Nick, Madi & Gloria; great granddaughter, Serenity and great grandson to be born, Grayson; sisters, Shelly Lidberg (Keith); Kim Kelner; also other family and friends.

Debbie loved animals, attending church, the MN Vikings, music, baking, gardening and going to family events.

Memorial service 12:00 noon Friday, September 6th, at The House Church, 2024 Rahn Lane, Eagan, MN 55122. Visitation 11:00 am to 12:00 noon prior to the service at the church.

In Lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the Heart Transplantation Fund at the  University of Minnesota, UMF P.O. Box 860266 Minneapolis, MN 55486-0262, www.give.umn.edu or https:/makingagift.umn.edu/givefund.html?:d=20534