October 17, 1927 – August 26, 2025.

Fred Bunzli died peacefully in his home in Inver Grove Heights, MN on August 26, 2025.

He is survived by Nancy, his wife of 68 years; children, Ann, John, Jim, Peggy (spouse Alysha), and Bill (spouse Deborah); and grandchildren, Alex, Zoe, Beckett, Xavier, and Joshua “Moss”.

Fred was born in Lyon, France in 1927 to Swiss expats Richard and Anna Bünzli. When he was 3 years old, the family emigrated to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fred grew up in BA, receiving a degree in Chemistry from the University of Buenos Aires. During that time, he also studied aviation and was licensed as a commercial pilot in 1951 and as a flight instructor in 1953.

Fred came to the US in 1954, first to Minneapolis, then to Chicago where he worked as a dispatcher for North Central Airlines (now Delta), and eventually to Cleveland where he began working for Lubrizol in petroleum additive sales. He still spoke English (his 4^th language) with an accent when he arrived in the US.

In 1955, while travelling with a friend in Long Island, NY, he met Nancy Ann Ford. The couple married in 1957 and began a series of adventures together, raising five children and travelling extensively. Their honeymoon was a trip by Ocean Liner to Rio di Janeiro (Brazil) for his new posting. His work took Fred (and Nancy and their children) to Hamburg (Germany), Nassau (Bahamas), Madrid (Spain), and Cuernavaca (Mexico), as well as various places in the US. In 1976, Fred and family moved to Geneva (Switzerland), where they lived for 5 years before returning to the US for the final years of his career. Throughout his life, he continued to pick up languages, try new foods and drinks, widen his appreciation of music (he brought home some “unusual” records…) — fully appreciating the cultures he discovered along the way.

After retiring in 1990, Fred did not slow down. Late in his career, he had taken up sailing, earning his Captain’s license. He and Nancy owned a series of sailboats between 1990 and 2014. They cruised the Gulf of Mexico, Florida’s west coast, The Forida Keys, and made multiple crossing to the Bahamas. On most of these trips, Fred as Captain and Nancy as First Mate were the only crew.

Fred will be remembered by his family and friends as someone who enjoyed every moment, always ready for the next adventure. He was a reliable jokester and had an apt (if not entirely appropriate…) Swiss-German turn of phrase for any occasion. Most of all, he made time for family, visiting his kids and grandkids around the world well into his 90s.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to one of the following organizations that promote sailing and dignity for all:

Minneapolis Sailing Center: https://sailmpls.org/donate

Sail to Prevail: https https://sailtoprevail.org/support/

Association for the Prevention of Torture: https://www.apt.ch/

Age 88

Passed away peacefully on August 21^st, 2025. Gene was a pillar of the community on the West Side where he was born and raised and ran Josephs Market, with his wife, Irene, for 38 years. Gene was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine; father, Bud; his sisters, Shirley, Carol, Elizabeth. He is survived by his loving wife, Irene; sister, Judy; children, Jamie (Kelly), Dori (Alan), Tanya, and Mark (Laurie); nephew, Joseph Ruiz; grandchildren, Jesse, Amanda, Jensen and Tyler.

Funeral Mass 11:00 am Thursday, August 28^th, at Holy Family Maronite Church, 1960 Lexington Ave. S., Mendota Heights. Visitation 10:00-11:00 am prior to Mass. Luncheon following. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.

W. Richard (Dick) Heinrich, born March 26,1946 in St. Paul, MN, passed away at the age of 79 on August 20, 2025 in Inver Grove Heights.

Dick spent his life in Minnesota, attending elementary school at Garfield Elementary and Humboldt High School for junior and senior high. He worked as a trucking dispatcher for many years but found his passion after retiring, working 17 years in the security department of the Minnesota Zoo. He enjoyed serving his community and spent many years with the Inver Grove Fire Department as well as working in the police reserves in Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul.

But perhaps his greatest source of pride was his 58 year marriage to wife, Diane Heinrich. He is survived by his wife Diane Heinrich, two daughters Lisa Heinrich and Lynn Heinrich, and grandchildren Ryan Tessman and Jack Tessman. Extended family includes two sisters, Elizabeth Marschall (Ray) and Corinne Brengman (Bill) and their families. Family also includes four sisters-in-law: Barbara Stone (Dan), Cheryl Pawlenty (Gary), Annette Gross (Andy), Elaine Weber and their families. Preceded in death by brother-in-law George Weber (Sue).

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, August 26^th, at Good Shephard Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Hts. Visitation 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment Riverview Cemetery, St. Paul.

Age 88, of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away August 15, 2025.  Preceded in death by wife, Lorraine; daughter-in-law, Pam Boardman; great-grandchild, Hawkin Dahn; and eleven siblings. Survived by children, Nancy (John) Cooper, John Boardman, and Pat (Jeff) Dahn; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Breskamp; and many loving Buechner family members. Family would like to thank Timberhills and Suite Living for providing comfort and support.]

Memorial Service will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, with visitation 1-hour prior. Interment at Fort Snelling at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be directed to several veteran’s charities, causes close to Corky’s heart.

James “Jim” Edward Osland of Eagan passed away August 15, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Jim was born October 29, 1945, to Orvin and Ruth (Grimley) Osland in Klamath Falls, OR. They moved back to LeRoy, MN in 1959, and he graduated from LeRoy High School in 1964. He worked at Co-Op Oil in LeRoy, MN; Twin Cities Drywall; Leon Joyce Construction; Osmundson Bros. Contractors in Adams, MN as an equipment Operator, and Woodrich Construction Co. of Hopkins from 1971-73. In 1973, he started working at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic until his retirement in 2012.

He married the love of his life, Margaret King, on April 7, 1973, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in LeRoy, MN. They were blessed with two children, David (Nancy) of Inver Grove Heights and Michelle (Chad) Unruh of Eagan, and two grandchildren, Sam and Ava, who were an absolute joy in his life. Jim was very proud of his family.

Jim had an inquisitive mind, always trying to figure out how things worked or building something. He enjoyed the outdoors, being in his backyard with his ponds, and traveling, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family. He was a Cub Scout leader, a member of Minnesota Valley Photo Club, and a helping hand to anyone who needed it.

Jim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Margaret; son and daughter, daughter- and son-in-law, and grandchildren; brother, Ronnie Osland, LeRoy, MN; sisters, JoAnn (Harold) Shipman, LeRoy, MN; Rhonda (John) Adams, Riceville, IA; Linda (Doug) Hendrickson, LeRoy, MN and Mary (Rodney) Kiefer of Hayward, MN; brothers-in-law, Paul King, Rose Creek, MN; LaVerne (Donna) King, Austin, MN; Marvin (Kathy) King of McIntire, IA; sisters-in-law, Irene (Ed) Huegel, Riceville, IA; Theresa (Brad) Wolff, Grand Meadow, MN; Eileen King, Rochester, MN and Carol (Dan) Rainey, Stewartville, MN. He will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; father- and mother-in-law, Philip and Marie King; sisters-in-law, Suzanne Lohuis and Diane King and brother-in-law, Richard King.

The most important things in Jim’s life were God, Family, and Country. And as he always signed off: “Fly the Flag & God Bless America”. And watch out for the ‘crazies’.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am Friday, August 22^nd, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72^nd St. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076. Visitation 9:00 am to 10:00 am prior to Mass at the church. Private interment.

Celebrating the life of a man with a really good heart who liked to be “squared away” and chose to live on the “sunny side”. Kenneth Lee Cherry was born on April 4, 1940 in Jackson, Minnesota to Robert Lewis and Mary Elizabeth (Stoldt) Cherry.  He was a son, brother, husband and father.  He shared these last 30 years his wife, Roberta Lee Cherry. Their children are: Jodi Cherry, Holly Canfield, Ginger Knisley, Anne Cherry, Scott Cherry, Dana Cherry and Tod Erdmann.  He had an “Angel Book” where he listed family and friends; he called them often and wrote to them – checking up on them.  He loved life and he never met a stranger.  He was called “Grampy” by his grandchildren:  Leah (Philip) Pommerer, AJ (Adrienne) Dombeck, Taylor Freiermuth, Seth Erdmann, Reid (Jackie) Freiermuth, Navar (Lauren) Hren, Aidan Hren, Dakota (Natalie) Shaw. . . and the great grandchildren: Gavin, Layla, Athena, Cillian, Braylee, Kinley, Ainsley and Lennox.  Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Mary Cherry; brother, Scott Cherry and the mother of his children, Helen Cherry. Ken was a fierce competitor.  He enjoyed sports in school and was on the Cross Country Team at St. Louis Park High School under Coach Griak.  As a participant, he enjoyed tennis, racquetball and golf. As a spectator, he enjoyed all sports:  baseball, football, tennis, golf, hockey. Following graduation from St. Louis Park he began his college career at Mankato State; however, on completing his Freshman year, he joined the US Marine Corps and served in Vietnam.  Returning home he began a career in Sales, Marketing and Hospitality – and returned to college, ultimately achieving an Associate Degree at Normandale Community College.

During those years, he married Helen (Stavenau) Cherry, and they adopted 4 children to make their family complete. His steady faith in God served as a strong foundation for his life. Ken passed away August 14th, 2025 at the Minnesota Veterans Home-Minneapolis. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff who cared for him there.

A Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Sunday, August 24th, with a time of sharing beginning at 2:30 pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.

Age 32 of Mendota Heights, MN.

Passed away August 10, 2025.

Survived by parents, Joe & Peggy; siblings, Patrick, Teresa, Joseph Paul (Liz Ryan) & Bill; niece, Kennedy; special friend, Marie Larson; also many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Michael had an infectious smile and loved his family.  His hobbies were playing sports and working out, and he loved to spend time with family and friends.  He was truly one of a kind.

Funeral Mass 11:00 am Saturday, August 16^th, at Holy Family Maronite Church, 1960 Lexington Ave., Mendota Heights. Visitation 9:30-11:00 am prior to Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. Memorials preferred to Holy Family Church.

Age 93 of Inver Grove Heights, MN

Passed away peacefully and into the loving arms of Jesus on August 3, 2025.

Harlan was born in New Leipzig, ND, on May 19, 1932 to Carl and Elma Dubs. He graduated from New Leipzig High School, later drafted into the US Army in 1952 serving in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1954. He attended Northern State College, Aberdeen SD and obtained a BS Degree with Honors.

Harlan’s career started with Swift & Co. in Watertown, SD where he met his wife Priscilla and was married. His company later transferred him to South St. Paul, MN. When the plant closed in 1963, Harlan found himself starting a new career in the service station business. He would later go on to own and operate the Mobile service station (later Union 76) in Inver Grove Heights until his retirement in 1994.

Harlan was a humble hard worker and instilled this trait into his three daughters, whom he cherished deeply. He also loved his community. Harlan was a longtime active member of the IGH Lions Club. He could always be found serving at the annual Lions Club Pancake Breakfast as well as supporting local fundraising events.  His love for his church was equally strong; serving on the Church Council, being an usher, and in his later years working on the volunteer cleaning crew.  Harlan even took on his last job of “paper boy” delivering papers to his neighboring friends at Timber Hills,  a job he enjoyed until his passing.

Harlan’s joy was being on the course playing golf with his buddies, which he was blessed to do until the age of 92. When golf season was over, you could find him being his grandkids “biggest fan” at their various sports. Everyone loved seeing him in the stands, including other players/parents. He was a loyal fan to his grandkids.

Harlan’s life was one of hard work, dedication, and a deep love for his family and community.

Harlan was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father William Iblings, and his brother-in-law, Delmar Intveld. He is survived by his three loving daughters, Renee Dubs Ellena (Andy), Kathy and Kim (Mick) McClure; 5 grandchildren, Grant (Andrea) Ellena, Carter (Julia) Ellena, Sydney (Darcy) Kuemper, Andrew McClure, MaKenna Dubs-Bidon; 6 great-grandchildren and siblings Marj Intveld and Bob (Delora) and nieces and nephews.

The family thanks the nurses and aides of Westwood Ridge Transitional Care Unit and Our Lady of Peace Community Hospice for their support and loving care of Harlan.

Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 20th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN, 10 AM visitation, 11:00 AM service. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions to be made to Presbyterian Homes Foundation and Disabled American Veterans.

Age 91 of South Saint Paul.

Passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 13,2025. Preceded in death by son, Tim; granddaughter, Jessica; parents and siblings. Survived by loving wife of 71 years, Mickey; siblings; son, Gary (Lorri); daughters, Rebecca and Sharon Carney; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Pat (Jerry) Virnig; also other relatives and friends.

Leroy loved God and his family.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, August 14^th, at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 749 6th Ave. S., South St. Paul. Visitation 10–11 AM prior to Mass at church. Private interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery, Inver Grove Heights. Memorial preferred.