Age 87 of South St. Paul

Passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side on November 12, 2021.

She leaves behind daughter, Sandy; grandson, Joe (Lynnette); great-granddaughters, Payton & Aubrey; sister, Matilda; nieces, nephews and friends.

Gathering of family and friends 2-4pm Sunday, November 28^th, 2021 at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN

Age 81 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away at home on November 9, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Edward & Marjorie; brother, Gordon. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Darlene; daughters, Kristine Panushka and Kathleen (Dean) Miller; son, Steven (Kimberly) Panushka; grandchildren, Campbell, Ryker, Benjamin and Mildred; brother, Byron (Donna); sister-in-law, Connie Panushka; brother-in-law, Neil Danner; nieces, Louise Portuese, Betsy Rojas, Nicole Lonardo; and nephew, James Panushka.

Tom was a veteran of the US Navy and worked for Northwest Airlines as a mechanic for 36 years. He was a loving family man, with a gentle and kind spirit, along with a witty sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. Memorial Service 11am Friday, Nov. 19 at Eagle Brook Church, 11125 Eastview Rd, Woodbury. Visitation 10-11am prior to service. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Parkinson’s Foundation. The service can be live streamed at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/612498565

Walter H. Scheffley Jr.

September 27, 1928- November 10, 2021

Walter lived a full life and was an amazing and interesting man.  He grew up in Hazleton, Pennsylvania with his parents and 2 siblings. He graduated from Hazleton High School and enrolled early to the Navy during WWII. He would always indicate the war ended while he was in basic training, and he served during post war peace time efforts in Italy. Some of Walt’s best stories were of his time on these ships. After being honorably discharged from the Navy he received his degree in Industrial Design from Philadelphia College of Arts. He settled down in Vermont and started his professional career in Industrial and Landscape Design.

Walter was so much more than how his service and profession defined him.  He was a man of many abilities and strong character. He will be remembered most by the commitment he showed for his loved ones and his passions. Walt successfully completed 7 marathons, including the Boston Marathon. All these races were trained for in Hush Puppy shoes he retrofitted for comfort by cutting the full toe area out. Walt also was an accomplished artist. He would simply use latex paint on Masonite to create beautifully detailed folksy art with satirical humor in every inch. He even had a painting hung in the State Capital of Vermont. Walter was dedicated to living healthy late into life and did so by eating garlic and butter sandwiches, shoveling snow, walking everywhere, lifting dumbbells daily, and, not to be forgotten, squeezing hand grips on the hour.  But above and beyond all, Walt’s character was demonstrated most by his commitment and love he showed as he cared for his late wife Patricia who had been paralyzed after a tragic event. He dedicated 10 1/2 years to providing her with the best possible care. He would make her a special diet and help her do daily exercises to prolong her life. His dedication allowed for his wife to live far beyond what all the medical experts predicted.

Walter passed his time in his later years by reading, creating cartoon drawings, and being the first to laugh at his own jokes. Walter saw so much humor in the world and would often be caught with a smirk on his face and chuckling to himself.

His love, kindness and belief in his family was unmatched and he will be missed.

Walter leaves behind his sister Helen Scheffley, children Patricia Lutton and Husband David, Holly Shea and Husband Dana, Steve Scheffley, and wife Angie. Along with grandchildren, Jason LaTour, Megan Stewart, Adrie LaTour, Andrew Lutton, Dr. Heather Lee and husband Dr. Jerry Lee, Melissa Dumont and Chantelle Dumont, Ben Scheffley, Anna Scheffley and Sam Scheffley.  Along with great children Katelyn Stewart, Sacouya Jones, and Maggie Lee.

Walter is proceeded in death by his wife Patricia, daughter Noreen LaTour, brother Bill Scheffley, and parents Walter and Rebecca Scheffley.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Brookdale Inver Grove Heights Assisted Living staff who over the last almost 5 years had provided him with the best care possible.  He thought of many of his care providers as family.

There will be a private service on Dec. 3^rd at Brookdale Assisted Living for family, residents and staff along with grave side service in early summer in Vermont.

Age 70 of Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2021.  Preceded in death by parents, Donald & Dorothy.  Survived by loving wife of almost 20 years, Shelly Holzemer; daughter, Jackie (Joe); sons, Andy (Annie) & Tim (Laura); proud Grandpa of Shauna, Sam, Harrison, Anna, Charlie, Aurora & Ella; also, in-laws, relatives and many special friends.  Jake grew up in South St. Paul, where he loved playing sports.   He taught and coached hockey and fastpitch softball, primarily at South St. Paul High School.  Jake also enjoyed traveling, softball, bowling, golfing, yard games and playing cards. He loved being with his grandchildren. Memorial Service 1:00 pm Friday, November 19^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 11am – 1pm prior to the service. Celebration to follow at Drkula’s 32 Bowl, 6710 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights.

Roberta “Bobbie” was born on December 24, 1940 in St. Paul, MN to Ernest & Genevieve Law. Bobbie passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones, on 11/01/21, she was 80 years old. Bobbie graduated from Washington High School in St. Paul, in 1958. She married David Piette on July 9, 1960 and they had 7 children together, in the span of 9 ½ years. After many years of folding diapers and raising her children, she reentered the workforce. Bobbie had a fulfilling career at 3M and when she retired, she was able to pursue her passion for photography, country dancing, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was dubbed “Granny” by her grandkids in the early 90’s, and she wore the title like a badge of honor. Granny was famous for her delicious banana bread, and it was a staple at every family gathering.

Bobbie is survived by all 7 of her children: Mike (Darlene) Piette, Craig (Beth) Piette, Scott Piette, Brenda Kyle, James (Misti) Piette, Lisa Piette, Kathy (Dan) Fischbach, and her 20 grandchildren: Stephanie, Erin, Jordan, Tyler, Isaac, Kevin, Steven, Rachel, Katie, Forrest, Maria, Jake, Hunter, Mitchell, Alex, Denver, Kristi, Gavin, Brooklyn and Jason, and 5 great grandchildren: Kaysen, Mya, Caden, Leo & Olivia. She is also survived by siblings: Marion Ness, Donald (Carol) Law, Linda (Greg) Carlson, and Pat (Don) Fitzgerald, and lifelong friend Nancy Mace. She is preceded in death by parents: Ernest & Genevieve, and siblings: Russell, Robert, Walter, Jean Law, Betty Smith, and Allen.

Special thanks to all of the staff at Vista Prairie at River Heights Senior Living community in South St. Paul and Avalon Hospice Services for their loving and attentive care.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20^th from 1-2pm with visitation from 11am-1pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN.  There will be a buffet luncheon after the service.

Age 86 of Inver Grove Heights, MN

Frank was born on his parent’s farm near Pierz, MN and passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2021.  He served in the US Army and Army Reserves. He enjoyed outdoor activities, listening and dancing to country music and polkas. He retired from the US Postal Service. Survived by wife, Constance; daughters, Tammy (Dennis) Johnson, Teresa, Timberly (George) Bondhus, Debora (Jeff) Nass, Lisa Schmidt (Edith); grandchildren, Tabitha and Leroy Bondhus, Emily (Adam) Natrop and Lydia Nass; also, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Dorothy; brothers, Philip, Andrew, Hilary, Benjamin; sister, Margaret (Mitchell) and granddaughter, Kathryn Nass. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Saturday, November 13^th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 am prior to Mass at church. Private interment MN State Veterans Cemetery, Camp Ripley, MN.

Mary Joanne Bradley Engebretson, of Mahtomedi went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 5th. She was born in Port Arthur, Thunderbay Dist., Canada on June 4, 1933 to Clifford and Naomi “Amy” Bradley. She grew up as a “child of the woods” in Aitkin, MN. Hers was a solitary childhood as the much younger sibling of two sisters and a brother. The woods and lake were her playground and her dog, Brownie, her constant companion.

She was a life-long learner, avid reader, writer, artist, gardener and entrepreneur. There seemed to be nothing she couldn’t do from hunting and fishing to sewing, knitting, crochet, doll making, wedding cakes, refinish furniture, rewire lamps, and find beauty in all of God’s creation, including bugs and snakes – much to the delight of her grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Myron Engebretson; her sisters Lauretta Whipps and Delma “Naomi” Siers-Gruhlke; her brother Donald Bradley and her parents Clifford and “Amy” Bradley.

She is survived by three daughters Amy Engebretson, Dian Piekarski and Gale Martz; seven grandchildren Laura Hansen Smead, Jonathan Hansen, Sara Blanchard, Lynn Piekarski, Katie Sander, Greg Martz and Patricia Martz; 10 great grand children, Shaelyn and Corbin Smead, Lincoln, London and Lleyton Blanchard, John, Elizabeth, Stephanie and David Sander, Maximus Martz; and her last two cats – Pansy and Mini who have been adopted by family. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, especially Bradley Whipps (Eunice) who was a faithful pen pal and Christian influence and witness until the end.

Mary was a puzzle to many. Fiercely private and independent. Her heart never left the lake and woods of her youth. We will honor her request to be returned there in the Spring.

Age 67 of Inver Grove Heights formerly of Butternut, WI

Retired 3M employee passed peacefully on Nov. 4, 2021. Survived by wife, Diane (Krech); sons, Dan & Robbie; mother, Darlene; mother-in-law, Beverly Krech; brother-in-law Dale Krech and several loving relatives and friends.  Service to be held at 2:00 pm on Sat. Nov 13^th with visitation 1-hour prior at Emanuel Lutheran at 2075 70^th St E, Inver Grove Hts. Interment at Emanuel Lutheran following service. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

Age 73 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away on November 3rd, 2021. Preceded in death by daughter Ann Marie, parents Manuele and Florence, brothers-in-law Larry Richards and Brett Reid, and sister-in-law Robin Pesek. Survived by loving wife Sandi (Pesek) of 55 years; son Mickey (Jane); grandchildren, Casey, Taylor, and Joe; daughter, Bobbi; grandchildren, Shawn, and Erin; daughter, Linda (Adam) Hansch; grandchildren, Dylan and Julia; sisters Pat (Bob) Miller; Kathy Richards; brothers Bob (Deb); Tony (Nina); brothers-in-law Gordy (Nancy) Pesek; Donny Pesek; sister-in-law Trish Reid; brother-in-law Tom (Cece) Pesek; also, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12 Noon- 2 PM Sunday December 12^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Memorials preferred to the family.