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.

Age 88 of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of South Saint Paul. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence & Mildred Scheuble; first wife, Carol; daughter-in-law.

Survived by wife of 21 years, Barbara; son; two granddaughters; sisters, Patricia and Karen; special niece, Mary Jo and her husband, David and their son Dan; also other nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbors and friends, especially, Patricia Stoffel & Dennis Jansen.

Gathering of family and friends on Wednesday, November 10 at 1:30 PM at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108  Barbara Ave., IGH. Family requests that masks be worn please. Private burial at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Bud was a US Air Force veteran. He served for 27 years as a South Saint Paul firefighter. Many times were spent hunting and fishing with good friends and enjoying dinner parties with Barb’s gourmet cooking. Their years together created a strong love which was felt by all their friends around them

Karol Marie Richardson, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27^th, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Karol was born on April 29^th , 1940, in Albany township to loving parents Herman and Ann (Bauer) Weissinger. She was an older sister to LaVerne and Norma. Karol grew up on the family farm but was not a “farm girl.” She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Lima, Wisconsin. After school, Karol worked at several banks and at Inver Hills Community College.

Karol met her best friend and the love of her life, Don Richardson, at the Recreational Hall in Arkansaw, Wisconsin. While those around them didn’t understand how a gal from Durand could fall for a guy from Arkansaw, Karol and Don married on May 21, 1960, and had 61 wonderful years of marriage. Their first years together brought them to many parts of the Midwest—from Rochester, to St. Paul, and then South St. Paul.

In 1964, they bought their first home in Inver Grove Heights, where they lived for nearly 40 years. While there, they raised their two children, Kyle and Kay. Karol and Don created a lifetime’s worth of wonderful memories with their kids, from endless camping adventures in their pop-up camper and fifth wheel to many fun road trips.

After their kids were grown, Karol and Don continued to travel the world. Karol enjoyed joining Don in his drives across the country in his semi-truck. They made it to all 50 states together. The two of them went on many cruises and bus trips, but Karol’s favorite destination was Alaska.

Karol loved going out for a great meal at Red Lobster or Tinucci’s. She had a peculiar taste for snacky foods. Her favorites were Jelly Belly Jellybeans, Hot Tamales, microwave popcorn, and butter pretzels.

Karol cherished spending time with her family and was a loving grandma to Leah, Krista, and Jay. She spent her Tuesdays watching them and enjoyed hosting countless tea parties and morning bagel dates.  She also loved family time in Northern Minnesota. Some of her favorite activities there included sitting on a swing near the lake, reading books, and completing word searches.

Even after retiring, Karol and Don’s adventures continued. They built a home in Arkansaw, Wisconsin and lived there for 14 years. Karol worked as a lunch lady for the local elementary schools, and in her free time she enjoyed the wildlife surrounding their new home. Karol loved her rose garden and bird watching—especially for hummingbirds. She was even known to scare off a black bear or two by shouting “shoo” and waving a dishcloth! In 2018, Karol and Don moved back to Minnesota to be closer to family. While living in their townhome, Karol continued to give the mailman a workout delivering numerous catalogs.

Karol was preceded in death by parents, Herman and Ann Weissinger; and granddaughter, Krista Rolfzen.

She is survived by her loving husband, Don; son, Kyle; daughter, Kay (Mark) Rolfzen; grandchildren, Leah (Shane) DeSantis and Jay Rolfzen (Maria Gaertner); brother, LaVerne Weissinger; sister, Norma (Don) Pittman; several nieces and nephews; and extended family and friends.

Karol was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma, and friend. She always had kind words and a smile for her loved ones and will be missed deeply by all that knew her. Her family takes comfort knowing there was a joyous reunion in Heaven between Karol, her parents, and her granddaughter Krista.

A celebration of life will be held from 1-3 PM, with a time for sharing memories at 2:30 PM on Saturday, November 6^th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. The burial will be at a later date at the Arkansaw Memorial Cemetery in Wisconsin.

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sibling, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday October 28th, 2021. She leaves behind a loving husband, Bill Menz;, daughter, Sandy Koshenina; son, Scott Menz and daughter, Pam Robsahm; four grandchildren, Charlie Koshenina, Dawson Menz, Sean Robsahm and Zona Robsahm. Preceded in death by her eldest daughter, Elizabeth “Beth” Ostrowski; grandchild, Caine “Kaydee” Koshenina; son-in-law, Paul Koshenina; and parents, William and Mary Leonard. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Sunday, November 7th, with a visitation from 10:00 am-1:00 pm prior to the service at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.