Born May 1, 1949 to John Martin Thera and Carol Ann Frautschi in St. Paul, MN. He attended St. Paul Academy through high school and then he headed to the University of Montana at Bozeman where he studied mechanical engineering and aeronautical engineering, graduating in June 1971 summa cum laude. He was hired by Texaco and moved to Craig, CO, where he soon met and married Sue Pannetier, the love of his life. Before long they were transferred to Saudi Arabia to work for Aramco, the world’s largest oil company and began their great adventure. They travelled the world, enjoying all the sights and sounds for seven years before returning to Denver, CO where Jack worked for Occidental Petroleum. They loved Colorado and all its beauty but seven years later they were off again to the Sultanate of Oman, a small oil-rich country in the Mideast. Jack and Sue loved Oman with its friendly people and beautiful sights. Jack worked hard for Occidental and became an expert in horizontal drilling, where he held several world records.  After visiting over 50 different countries while overseas, they returned to Minnesota in 1997 to make their home and spend time with Jack’s mom, Carol, before she passed away in December 2000. Jack returned to the Mideast working 28 days on then 28 days back in Minnesota. He did stints in Oman, Qatar and even Norway before returning home for good in 2005. Jack and Sue decided to train their dogs as therapy dogs, taking them to nursing homes, schools and hospitals, never missing their Monday outings. Sharing their dogs brought them great love and joy as well as bringing happiness to all they visited.  Jack also loved breakfast with the boys on Tuesday mornings and working in the woods battling burdock and buckthorn. Besides Jack’s beloved wife of nearly 48 years and his dog Jaycee, he leaves behind two nephews, Dave and Robo, as well as many cousins, great neighbors and friends. In addition to his parents, he is pre-deceased by his dogs Mickey, Grizzley, Sunny, Jazzi and Mandy. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at a later date.

Ed, age 84, of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Died peacefully on March 23, 2021, from complications of a stroke. Ed was born in Red Wing, Minnesota on November 7, 1936.

While Ed’s father Dr. Edward Juers served in WWII, Ed spent his early youth with his mother Meredith, and siblings Joan and John moving from California to Kansas, Colorado and Seattle. He attended eight elementary schools in four years, and this early experience in life, he thought, paved the way for him to easily make new friends. After returning to Red Wing, Ed grew up fishing, duck hunting and water skiing on the Mississippi River. He and his “River Rat” buddies made their first water skis in the basement if his parent’s home. Ed was a scholar, an athlete, loved music, and was especially proud of starting the first Red Wing High School golf team with his buddy Peter Ullrich.

Ed’s first year of college was spent at the University of Arizona, but after meeting his future wife, Carol (Burgess), he transferred back to Minnesota and graduated from Carleton College. Ed obtained his master’s degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and worked toward a PhD at UC/Berkeley where he studied criminology and sociology.

While Ed’s first memory of a job was working for an elderly man delivering vegetables in Colorado Springs at 8 yrs old, he officially began his professional career alongside future lifelong friend Orville Pung at the Minnesota Correctional facility for juvenile offenders in Red Wing. He later worked in the Goodhue County Court system, and moved on to play a key role in starting the Criminal Justice Program at Inver Hills Community College, where he taught until retirement. Ed and Carol had an amazing network of close friends throughout their lifetime. The Pung’s, Gilmer’s, Vanstone’s, Goering’s and Sickle’s shared many wonderful times together. Ed loved singing songs and playing banjo, deer camp, and time spent at the cabin with close friends and family. More recently, Ed formed a very special friendship with Elizabeth Brooks, another Red Wing native.

Ed was preceded in death by his wife Carol and daughter Kelly (Joe) Schmidt, his Father, Mother, Sister Joan and Brother John. He is survived by his daughter Karin (Dave) Detienne and son EJ (Amy) Juers. Ed’s pride and joy were his grandchildren Chris (Emily) Schmidt, Katie (Charlie) Dahl, Erin (fiancé Sean) Schmidt, Nick Butler (Sig. other Christina Jackson), Connor and Carli Detienne; Jacob, Jordan and Olivia Juers; and great-grandchildren Kylie, Liam, Bradlie and Lacy.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Roberts Funeral Home in Inver Grove Heights. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service, and a luncheon will follow the service at the home of EJ and Amy Juers in Inver Grove Heights.

September 12, 1939 – February 19, 2021.

Age 81 of Inver Grove Heights

Beloved husband of Sharon (Lamphere) Joswiak, passed away suddenly from cardiac arrest due to COVID-19 at The Villages, Florida. He is also survived by children, Laura (Steve) Johnson, Steve (Ellen) Joswiak, Cathy (Chris) Kisch, Susan (Andy) Israel, Robert (Julie) Joswiak; nineteen grandchildren and one great grandchild; brothers, Jerry (Julie) Joswiak, Ron (Lynn) Joswiak; sisters-in-law, Carol (Richard) Vasatka, Marilyn Locke and Diane (Paul) Radintz. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Margaret Joswiak; parents-in-law, Lyle and Pauline Lamphere; brother-in-law, Michael Locke; grandson, Grant Johnson. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Friday, April 23^rd, at the Church of St. John Vianney, 840 19^th Ave. No., South St. Paul. Visitation 10-11 AM prior to Mass. Private inurnment Resurrection Cemetery.

Age 85

Born July 21, 1935. Passed away April 12, 2021. Only child of George & Rose (Wenda) Pechous who preceded her in death Also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry in 1980 and in-laws, Earl & Esther Burington. Survived by daughter, Cynthia (John); son, Michael (Julie); grandchildren, Brandon Trondson (Stacey), Elizabeth Hennessey (Chad), Jacob (BJ); special great-grandsons, Michael S. and Jayson Burington and Arlo Hennessey; companion and special friend Bob Bever. Funeral Service 2 pm Friday, April 16, 2021. Visitation 12 noon-2 pm prior to service at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Private interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.

Age 73 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children on April 8, 2021. Preceded in death by wives, Marcia & Barb; parents, Horace Parks & Doreen (Lynn) Nelson; siblings, Robert, Gloria, Gerry, Phil & Dawn Marie. Survived by children, Melissa (Josh) Blair, Jessica (Jed) Weise & David; his “sweetheart” granddaughter, Kinsley; siblings, Richard (Gail), Karla Nelson & Kelly (Shannon) Dorr; also many other family & friends. Visitation 4-7 PM Monday, April 12^th. Funeral Service 9 AM Tuesday, April 13^th, all at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights and can be live streamed via Tribucast at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/37192464. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

Age 98 of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2021. Preceded in death by wife, Norma; daughters, Judie Hassler, Joan Halgrimson and Barbara Parks. Survived by son, Pat (Patsy); 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren. Memorial service 2 PM Thursday, April 15^th. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 1-2 PM prior to the service. Interment Saint Patrick’s Church Cemetery.

Has gracefully exited the stage of this world with the love and support of her family and “dance family”. Nancy spent her 85 years in West St. Paul, sharing her love of dance with thousands of students, spanning five generations. She first began teaching dance in 1948, and became an iconic entrepreneur of the community, building The Nancy Raddatz Dance Studio, Inc., which carries on her legacy into its 73rd year of business. Nancy had a passion for teaching dance to any and all, which moved her to create her non-profit, The Uniquely Abled Dance Center, Inc., to provide dance lessons free of charge to visually, hearing and physically challenged students. Nancy was also an accomplished artist and enjoyed creating commercial art for community publications, painting canvas backdrops for her annual performances and creating custom pieces for her friends and family. Please visit the Nancy Raddatz Memorial Page link at www.raddatzdance.com to view, enjoy and share photos, stories and memories from her life dedicated to the joy of dance, love of her community and insuppressible desire to celebrate the talent in each of us.  “Goodnight, ladies…farewell, gentlemen…so long, everyone-it’s time to leave you now.”  Her spirit dances on!

Age 79 of Inver Grove Heights.

Passed away on March 27, 2021. Preceded in death by son, Eugene; parents, Veril & Fern; sisters, Roxanne Weiss & Sharon Salava. Survived by loving husband of 61 years, Eugene; children, Kim (Keith) Kinsella, Jeff (Jeanne), Wendy Sheridan & Melinda (Mark) Arneson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Gary, Lynne & Robin; mother-in-law, Eleanore (Maynard) Butler. Memorial Service 11 am Thursday, May 6th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 10-11 am prior to the service. Private family interment Oakland Cemetery.