Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Jan. 7, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Alvin “Barney” Molitor, age 67, who passed away Dec. 31, 2021, at the St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach officiated and burial was at Annunciation Cemetery in Mayhew Lake.
Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and one hour prior to the services Friday also at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.
Alvin Joseph Molitor was born Jan. 20, 1954, in St. Cloud to Walter and Bernice (Bidinger) Molitor. He married Linda Monson Oct. 25, 1975, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. Barney was a farmer and lived in the Sauk Rapids area all of his life. He was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Mayhew Lake. Barney enjoyed farming, welding, old tractors especially John Deere, old cars, riding his motorcycle trike and tinkering. He could fix anything. Barney was hard-working, honest, well known and respected, would help anyone, was a great role model and loved his grandchildren. 
Survivors include his son and daughters, Corey (Vicky) of Sauk Rapids, Kim Dahler of Sauk Rapids, Katie (Kevin) Lentner of Sauk Rapids and Kari (Mike) Schyma of Royalton; grandchildren, Morgan, Austin, Noah, Cole, Skylar, Kelsey, Gavin, Lexi, Levi and Layna; and sisters and brothers, Marlene of Sauk Rapids, Jerry (Linda) of Foley, Walt (Shirley) of Foley, Roy (Sandy) of Sauk Rapids, Kathleen (Allan) Wollak of Sauk Rapids, Ron (Tammy) of Sauk Rapids, Randy (Mary Ann) of Sauk Rapids, Ricky (Julie) of Holdingford, Betty (Otto) Lamecker of Rochester and Kenny (Kris) of Sauk Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda; and son, Kyle.
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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Glenn William Ireland Jr. devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and proud sheet metal worker of Union Local 10. We could also say he may have been the last of the old cowboys.
Glenn was born Sept. 10, 1926, in Granite Falls to Glenn and Agnes (Fundingfland) Ireland, Sr. He married Clara Jones Jan. 18, 1948, in Bird Island. Glenn was a sheet metal worker for Weidner’s, Phillips Heating, Park Sheet Metal and Fran Heating. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids and Sheet Metal Workers Union 10 where he was a business agent for 13 years.
Glenn was a talented singer and songwriter. He lived with his heart full and expressed it through his music. He was a talented artist. He was a builder and generally good at anything he put his hands to. He was a reader and studied subjects most people had lost interest in. He was interesting. He was proud and strong and opinionated. He lived his life by a code that could not be understood by a modern generation.
He loved the West. He loved its history and legends. Its long dusty roads. Its museums. Its wild land and ruggedness. He lived to be a cowboy and often told stories about breaking wild horses. He was a dreamer who never lost his childhood spirit and love for life.
He was devoted to our mother and spent the last years of his life by her side as she slipped further into dementia. She was forever his girlfriend. She was the last thing he looked at before taking his final breath and he will wait for his Clara-Bell to join him. He was one of a kind. He will be forever cherished and loved and, like a ghost on the wind, he will be with us forever.
Survivors include his wife, Clara of Sauk Rapids; daughters and sons, Barb (Ted) Plantenberg of St. Cloud, Greg (Teri) of Rice, Michael (Debbie) of Stillwater, Sandy of Sauk Rapids and Brad (Cicely) of Minneapolis; brother, Verlin of St. George, Utah; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Virginia Balderston; and granddaughters, Tricia and Jennifer Plantenberg.
Funeral services were 1 p.m. Dec. 30 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids. Chaplain Lisa Lynott-Carroll officiated and burial was at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation was 4-7 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to the services Thursday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.
The family would like to thank Moments Hospice and the staff at Ridgeview Place.
“There goes a spotted stallion with an empty saddle, hoof beats a poundin’ on the trail, He’ll stop a while and listen then he’ll gallop on waiting for his master’s command. The Lord upstairs took his master, took him faraway, and left the spotted stallion for another day…” Glenn Ireland
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Judith (Judy) Eichhorst, (91), was called to her Lord and Savior Dec. 23, 2021.
Judy was born Oct. 22, 1930, to John and Lily (Swanson) Larson at Ewen, Michigan. The family moved to Gurney, Wisconsin, where she attended country school for six years. They then moved to the west coast where she graduated from Klamath Union High School in Klamath Falls, Oregon. She attended Pacific Lutheran College in Parkland, Washington and was a graduate of the Lutheran Bible Institute of Minneapolis.
Her faith in Christ was Judy’s foundation for her life. Judy was called as a parish worker to Calvary Lutheran Church of Golden Valley Minnesota, and then to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fargo, North Dakota, where she used her gifts to teach and mentor both children and adults in the faith. She made many home visits in the communities, inviting others to come to faith and become a part of the church family. Her quiet manner and ready smile provided an invitation to others to enter into her life.
Judy married Calvin (Jack) Eichhorst June 9, 1956, in Golden Valley. While Jack was finishing his education they moved a number of times, including living a year in Muenster, Germany. Packing and moving become somewhat of an art during her lifetime. She loved to travel and learn about the cultures and people wherever she went.
She was a partner in ministry with Jack and because she loved people opened their home to friends and strangers alike. She devoted her life to giving of her time and talents, to helping others and to raising their family of four children. For many years she was active as a leader in 4-H and especially enjoyed the Benton County Fair.
Judy loved her family and faithfully encouraged and prayed for them, instilling her faith and love for others into her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Jack; sons Dan (Chiyo); Nathan (Jody); Steve (Deb); daughter Martha Falk (late husband John); grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Larson (Ruth); sister Ruthie Cardinal; and nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being made by Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in St. Cloud. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 at Abounding Joy Lutheran Church, St. Cloud. The Rev. Thomas Wright officiating.
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Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Stephen “Steve” Meemken, age 71, who passed away Dec. 22, 2021, at the St. Cloud Hospital. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach will officiate and burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services Tuesday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
Stephen Henry Meemken was born as John Duane Welder June 28, 1950, in St. Cloud to Eva Welder. He was adopted by Delbert and Mary (Vandenberghe) Meemken. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Steve married Judy Miller June 7, 1975, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. He grew up in Sartell and lived in the St. Cloud area all of his life. Steve was a block layer until 1981, and then a nursing assistant at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, retiring in 2009. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Sauk Rapids American Legion Post 254. Steve enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking, spoiling his grandchildren, watching westerns and spending time at the camper on Balsam Bay Resort in Remer with his family. He was kind, caring, a great story teller, and most importantly, was very proud of his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Judy of Sauk Rapids; daughter and son, Michele (Shaun) O’Connor of Clear Lake and Michael Meemken of Andover; sister, Jackie (Dave) Ross of Ft. Collins, Colorado; and grandchildren, Brynn, Luke, Callie, and Aidan O’Connor. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials are preferred to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, pkdcure.org
 A special thank you to all the nurses and primary care providers at the St. Cloud Hospital.
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Funeral services were 11 a.m. Dec. 23 at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Joyce Zawatzke, 82, of Sauk Rapids, who died Dec. 18, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Sauk Rapids. Chaplain James Neppl officiated and burial was in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Dec. 22 and one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home in St. Cloud.
Joyce was born Sept. 30, 1939, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Frank and Frances (Roeschen) Gustafson.  She married Charles Zawatzke July 25, 1964, in Racine.  She worked at Liberty Carton of Golden Valley for 17 years. She moved to St. Cloud in 1998 and began working at DBL retiring in 2002. She also worked part time as a cashier at Fleet Farm in Waite Park. Joyce was known as the pin lady, wearing and displaying all of her brooches. She enjoyed spending time working on puzzles, crossword puzzles and playing cards. Her favorite game was Kings Corner. She enjoyed spending time with family especially time spent with her grandchildren. For the past 10 years she lived at the Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids where she was very active helping others and enjoyed calling bingo.
She is survived by her children, Michael (Brenda) of Monticello; Marie (Alan) Schill of St. Augusta; grandchildren, Lexi, Bryce (Makyl), Brett (Tara), Justin, Erica, Crystal, Ashley and Travis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles, and sisters, Myrtle Mohrbacher and Dorothy Kiehlbauch.
Thank you to the Good Shepherd Nursing Home Sunny Lake Wing and the St. Croix Hospice team for their kindness and care.
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Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Dec. 21 at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell for Francis “Frank” Justin, age 82, who passed away Dec. 16, 2021, at St. Benedict’s Therapy Suites in Sartell. The Rev. Ronald Weyrens officiated and burial was at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls at a later date. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Monday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Parish prayers were at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
 Francis Harold Justin was born Sept. 15, 1939, in St. Cloud to Frank and Bernadine (Larson) Justin. He graduated from Cathedral High school and went on to honorably serve our country in the U.S. Navy. Frank married Beverly Warrick June 17, 1961, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. They moved to Seattle for a short time, but then returned home to be close to family and friends. They made a home in Sauk Rapids, then Sartell, and eventually found their forever home in Merrifield, on beautiful Upper Mission Lake. Frank worked as a machinist for Burlington Northern Railroad for 35 years. After his retirement, Frank and Bev became snowbirds and spent their winters in Mesa Arizona. Frank was a member of Brainerd VFW Post 1647, Brainerd American Legion Post 255, Brainerd Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 287, and Mesa Loyal Order of Moose 2082. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, making sausage and jerky, playing pull tabs, raising animals and hosting his annual fish fry. Frank had a great sense of humor and enjoyed nothing more than spending time with family and friends. He was all about having fun and loved a good party.
 Survivors include his wife, Beverly of Merrifield; daughters and sons, Annie Justin of Brainerd, John Justin (Jenny Slivnik) of Merrifield, Sue (Michael) Koenig of Sauk Rapids, Keith Justin (Christine Roos) of Brainerd, Mary (Todd) George of Detroit Lakes, Chuck (Jodi) Justin of Little Falls, Frank (Lindsey) Justin of Park River, North Dakota; sisters and brothers, Madeline Langlie, Phil (Judy) Justin, David Justin, Nancy (Bob) Monnier, Bunny (Ken) Meier, Chuck (Teresa) Justin, Gary (Mary) Justin, and Denise (Dave Blue) Geiger; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Amanda Stewart; great-grandson, Rowan Koenig; brothers, Jim, Dan, and Leroy Justin; and sisters, RoseAnn Olson and Rita Cicharz.
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Dennis E. Koep, age 88, passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital, Nov. 29, 2021. Funeral services for him and his wife, Verna (Bendickson) Koep, were 11 a.m., Dec. 17, at Love of Christ Lutheran Church in St. Cloud. The Rev.  Steve Klemp will officiate and burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation was one hour prior to the service Friday at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
Dennis was born July 29, 1933, in Alexandria to Evangeline Koeplin, who later married Andrew Koep. He attended his first school years at District 33, Nidaros Township, and the Vining and Clitherall Public Schools. Dennis finished high school at Battle Lake Public School and graduated in 1952. He served from 1953-55 in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After the Army, he became a certified diesel mechanic and worked for Butler Machinery Co. in Fargo, North Dakota, and Grand Forks, North Dakota, for five years. Dennis was united in marriage to Verna Bendickson  Nov. 29, 1957, and they lived in Grand Forks for two and a half years. He then took a job in road construction with Tennefos Construction Company and worked in various parts of North Dakota  and South Dakota before moving to Brainerd in 1963, where he operated a gas station and Brainerd Truck Service for five years. In 1968, he was employed as general manager at Central Truck Equipment in St. Cloud. Then in 1978, he worked as a licensed real estate agent, built homes and developed Brenda Lee Addition in Sartell. He also was a school bus driver for a number of years. In his later years,Verna and he operated an out-post telephone book delivery route. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids and served on boards including lay ministry, Christian education chairman and school board. Dennis then became a member of Love of Christ Lutheran Church in St. Cloud where he served as an elder. He was a member of the American Legion Post 254 and served as a former chaplain and vice commander.  Dennis enjoyed tending his various vegetable and flower gardens, deer hunting, wine making, camping and family trips, traveling in the motor home with Verna, and spending time with his family and friends. He loved his Bobcat as one of his favorite toys. He had a strong faith, great sense of humor, enjoyed story-telling, loved learning new things, being frugal, and working with his hands. He had a very mechanical mind and could fix most anything.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Verna of Sauk Rapids; children, David (Sandra) Koep of Rice, Marla (Terry) Elness of Sauk Rapids, Brenda (David) Hallman of Maple Grove, and Sandra (Wayne) Rymer of Alexandria; sister Yvonne Olson of Fergus Falls; brother Allen Koep of Battle Lake; six grandchildren Kyle, Drew, Candice, Kelly, Jordan and Megan; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, step-father Andrew Koep and half-brother Lee Peterson, of Oregon.
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Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Darlene C. Daniels, age 81, of Sauk Rapids, who passed away Dec. 11, 2021, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, surrounded by her family. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach and the Rev. Ronald Weyrens will concelebrate and entombment will be at Hilltop Mausoleum in Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and also one hour prior to Mass at the church Wednesday. Parish prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Darlene was born June 19, 1940, in Melrose to Wencil and Hattie (Spehn) Kvitek and grew up in Alexandria. She met the love of her life at the Minnewaska Dance Hall in Glenwood and married Art Daniels April 8, 1961, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria. The couple moved to Sauk Rapids in 1965. Darlene proudly worked as a secretary and the bookkeeper for Molitor Excavating for over 30 years, retiring in 2008, and partnered with Art in their construction business. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was involved in St. Monica’s Society, parish council, decorating committee and was one of the founding members of the Sacred Heart Fish Fry. Darlene volunteered at Catholic Charities, Birthline, the Treasure Chest and was a member of the homemakers group which developed into many lifelong friendships. She enjoyed gardening, red geraniums, cooking and daily walks. She will be remembered for her strong faith, hard work ethic, loyalty of Kirby vacuum cleaners and a pristinely clean home. Darlene loved her grandchildren dearly and enjoyed attending all of their activities and concerts. He favorite goodbye was  “Grandma loves you!”
Survivors include her husband of over 60 years, Art of Sauk Rapids; children Carmen (Al) Molter of Le Sueur, Michael (Virginia) of Sauk Rapids and Karla (Jason) Fleming of Sauk Rapids; grandchildren Cayla, Lauren, Taylor, Noelle, Thomas, Anna and Ellie; and sisters Arlene (Laurel) Linder of Alexandria and Marian (Gerald) Kriese of Rice. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, LaVern Spehn.
Memorials are preferred to Quiet Oaks Hospice House.
A special thank you to all the staff at Benedict Homes Memory Care, CentraCare Hospice and Quiet Oaks Hospice House for the wonderful and compassionate care given to Darlene.
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Mass was 11 a.m. Dec. 7 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rice for Eileen Saldana, age 88, of Rice, who died Dec. 4, 2021, at her home in Rice. The Rev. Peter Kirchner officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery.  Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church in Rice.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
Eileen was born Dec. 6, 1932, in Sauk Rapids to Harold and Kathryn (Schaefer) Damm. She married George Saldana in January 1953 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rice. Eileen worked as a product inspector at Fingerhut for many years and retired in 1998. She is a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rice where she was very active. She was also a foster grandparent at the Rice school for many years right up to a few weeks ago. She was a very proud lady who was very independent.  She was very active and always on the go. She enjoyed spending time gardening, canning and most of all spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.
She is survived by her children, Kathy (Chuck) Balk of Brainerd; Mark (Roxie) of Rice; Gerald (Kim) of Sauk Rapids; Larry of Rice; sister, Joyce Saldana of Rice; 13 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband George in 1971, sons, Harvey and George, grandson, Jesse, fiancée, Al Bieganek in 1977, sisters, and brother, Beatrice Haugan, Harriet Malikowski, Marion Saldana, and George Damm.
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Dec. 4, 1947 – Dec. 3, 2021

Mass of Christian Burial was 10:30 a.m. Dec. 9, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Mary E. Bauer who passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital Dec. 3, 2021, after a battle with leukemia. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach officiated and burial was at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls at a later date. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Dec. 8 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and also one hour prior to Mass at the church Thursday.
Mary was born Dec. 4, 1947, in Breckenridge to Howard Jerome and Helen Gertrude (Tichlofen) Dawson. She graduated from Campbell High School in 1965 and from there she entered the Fergus Falls practical nursing program. She married Gary Bauer Aug. 17, 1974.  Together they raised four boys.  Mary continued her nursing career at the St. Cloud Hospital for 15 years and then Country Manor Nursing Home in Sartell. She became an active member of the Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992 Auxiliary. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved to volunteer and be social in her community, especially with her sorority sisters of Beta Sigma Phi. Mary and Gary loved to winter in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and spent the Fourth of July up north on Woman Lake, where it was easy to enjoy life. Mary loved reading, scrapbooking, making jewelry and was very organized. She was kind, caring, always putting others first, a great mom and grandmother.  She was most proud of her family and she would do anything for them. She loved attending her granddaughter’s sporting events.
Survivors include her husband, Gary of Sauk Rapids; sons, Eric (Melissa) of St. Cloud, Chad of Minneapolis, Adam (Jennifer) of Fridley and Luke of Sauk Rapids; granddaughter, Katelyn; and sisters, JoAnn Stein of Shawano, Wisconsin, and Kathy Schaefer of Fargo, North Dakota. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers in law, Earl Stein and Jim Schaefer; and sisters in law, Sharon Robbins and Dolores Bautch.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, www.lls.org, or the Poor Clares of Sauk Rapids, poorclares.stcdio.org.
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Private services will be held for Richard Mohr who died Nov. 15, 2021. His last days were spent at home in the caring hands of those around him.
Richard was born April 23, 1938, in St. Cloud to Frank and Kathryn (Kuebelbeck) Mohr. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1957 and married Marilyn Van Hale in 1974. He leaves behind a legacy of prayer, kindness, joy, patience and humor – a true gentleman.
He was kind and thoughtful and made sure he had a “Dickie Mohr” joke handy. He celebrated other’s accomplishments, especially in-laws, nieces, nephews and all their families; as well as neighbors. He took great pride and was joyful to be part of their lives; and always looked forward to an evening cocktail with Marilyn.
Richard worked for St. Cloud Window for 35 years, and then delivered candy for Goody Snack in retirement. His favorite place was Big Birch Lake where he spent 31 summers with friends and family. His beer refrigerator was never empty, and his pocket held dog treats. Fort  Myers Beach, Florida, took second place. His favorite pastime dealt with all things Ford – particularly when it came to clean cars and his red Mustang convertible.  
He is survived by his wife Marilyn and sister Peggy Powers, of Annapolis Maryland.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Kathryn Mohr; his sister Joyce Poganski; brothers in law Roger Poganski and Thomas Powers; and sister in law Carol Van Hale Marshall.
Thank you to CentraCare, especially the medical teams and clinic personnel who cared for him over the years. His last weeks were spent with CentraCare Hospital employees, home health and hospice.
Memorial gifts are preferred to The Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota or a charity of your choice.
A celebration of life will be in summer.
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Patrick Eugene Dyrland, 82, of Casa Grande, Arizona, went to be with the Lord Nov. 13, 2021, after suffering from the effects of dementia.
Pat was born in La Veta, Colorado, Feb. 15, 1939, to Helen Linscott. Upon her death in 1946, Blaine and Dorothy (Bob) Dyrland, adopted him. Pat grew up in Marshalltown, Iowa. He graduated in 1958 from Marshalltown High School. After high school, he spent summers working at his parents resort in Bemidji and earned an Associate of Arts degree from Marshalltown Junior College. In 1962, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served until 1966.
Pat married Beverly Trygstad June 6, 1964, in Florence, South Dakota, Pat and Bev lived the majority of their married life in Sauk Rapids. He was employed at Eye Kraft Optical from 1968 to his retirement in 2001. From 2006 on, time was spent between Sauk Rapids in the summers and Casa Grande in the winters. Pat enjoyed the outdoors with fishing, hunting and any sport with a ball. He was an avid golfer with three hole-in-ones and could be found on a golf course most days of the week. Pat and Bev have one daughter, Laurissa Dyrland Stewart.
Pat is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bev, of Casa Grande, Arizona; daughter and son-in-law, Laurissa and Todd Stewart of Andover; granddaughters Britta Ahlstrand, Annika Ahlstrand and Alia Stewart, and grandson Trygg Stewart. He is also survived by sisters and brothers-in-law: Barb and Tony Fox (Arizona), Beth and Jim Thoreson (South Dakota), Geeg and Dave Anderson (North Dakota), Rick and Lori Trygstad (Iowa) and Rose and Loren Fleming (South Dakota) and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 4 at Living Waters Lutheran Church, Sauk Rapids with visitation one hour before.  Final resting will take place Dec. 9 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Memorials of your choice in Pat’s honor.
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Noreen Rynea Thiel, 75, of Sauk Rapids, went to heaven due to stubbornness and complications from pneumonia Nov. 13, 2021, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Services will be noon Wednesday, Nov. 24, at St. Augustine Church, 441 Second St. S.E., St. Cloud, MN 56304. Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. to noon with a luncheon to follow.
Noreen was born July 9, 1946 in Minneapolis, to Dorothy Scharver (Freeman, Hallberg, Franklin) and Rudy Scharver. She married John Thiel April 24, 1971, and had three sons. John Scharver, Timothy Scharver and Vincent Thiel. She lived most of her life in Minneapolis with a brief few years in Staples around 1979-80 and 1983-84 before moving to Sauk Rapids in 2007. She lived at Granite Care Home where she became very close with her housemates and staff.
Noreen took great pride in her family. She loved to make cards, jewelry and many other crafts to give away as gifts to friends, family and occasionally random strangers she just met. She had a heart of gold, always smiling with a contagious laugh that usually followed. She really enjoyed dancing and listening to music. She was what you would call a real people person. Loving everyone she knew and always complimenting them on whatever they were wearing or hairstyle of the day. When visiting her, she would make sure she offered you something to eat or drink to make sure her guests were comfortable.
Noreen’s memory will be cherished by her son and daughter-in-law Vince and Trisha Thiel; daughter-in-law Renee Graf; grandchildren Alyssa Grunwald, Andrea Scharver, Cassidy Thiel (fiancé Jacob) and Autumn Bragelman (Andrew); great-grandchildren Axel, Phoenix, Eowyn, Freya and Fiana; brother Terrence Hallberg (Cathy); sister-in-law Elaine Hallberg; and many nieces and nephews.
She is proceeded in death by her husband John Thiel; sons John Scharver and Timothy Scharver; mother Dorothy Franklin; fathers Rudy Scharver and James Franklin; sisters Ruth Brooks and Lavonne Lattie; brothers Charles Hallberg and Dale Scharver.
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A celebration of life will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Dawn M. Williams, age 61, who passed away Sept. 22, 2021 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids after a brief but courageous battle with a brain tumor.
Dawn was born Feb. 29, 1960, in Minneapolis to Donald Hansen and Rita Maldonado. Most recently, she worked as a personal care assistant and at the Dollar General in Akeley. Dawn loved her children and cherished her grandchildren above everything. She was the most caring person and was a mom to everyone.
Survivors include her sons, Foy Renfroe of Little Falls and David Williams, Jr. of Little Falls; sister, Celina Maldonado of Las Vegas, Nevada; and her most prized possessions, her grandkids, Tyler Renfroe and Celina Renfroe. She was preceded in death by her parents and friends.
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A celebration of life was 11 a.m. Nov. 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids for Elaine M. Dollar, age 86, who passed away Nov. 7, 2021, at Good Shepherd Community. The Rev.  David Hinz officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.
Elaine was born Sept. 24, 1935, in Sauk Rapids to Carl and Lena (Athen) Lovitz. She worked for three years at Minneapolis Honeywell, then moved to southern California. Elaine married Wayne Dollar in California in 1959 and were later divorced. She moved to Sartell in 1974, then worked for 24 years for Northwest Bank as a loan controller and retired in 1998. Elaine also worked part-time for Nelson’s Hallmark shop in Minneapolis and later, Myron’s Hallmark shop in St. Cloud. Elaine was a quiet person but very pleasant and took everything that came her way. Elaine was known for her patience and independence. She loved to travel, play cards and bingo, go to the casino, and loved her grandkids very much. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and belonged to the Altar Guild and was also a member of the East Side VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors include her daughter Traci (David) Schuneman of Rice; son Tony (Shelly) Dollar of Albertville; grandchildren Justin (Ally), Bradley, Whitney, and Kenzie (Zach); great-grandchildren Kyra and Noah; and sister Ruth Reber of Sauk Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Irene Zwick; brothers Bill and Ray Lovitz; and brother-in-law Don Zwick.
The family would like to thank Good Shepherd Memory Cottages and St. Croix Hospice for their care of Elaine.
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Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27,  at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church in Rice for Dorothy F. Groth, age 88, who passed away Nov. 5, 2021, at Good Shepherd Memory Cottages in Sauk Rapids. The Rev. David Strohschein will officiate and burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services Nov. 27 at the church. The family asks everyone who attends to please wear a mask. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids.
Dorothy was born Sept. 16, 1933, in Albany, to Albert and Edna (Hamann) Schlueter. She was raised on the farm where she enjoyed working with her dad outside and also was given excellent cooking and baking lessons from her mom. Dorothy was an excellent student and loved to learn new things. She was confirmed May 25, 1947, and celebrated her love for God throughout her life.
She married Lester Groth Nov. 25, 1950, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Albany. Dorothy lived most of her adult life in the St Cloud area. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in St Cloud. Dorothy worked as a waitress and hostess at the Ace Bar and Café and was a cook at the St. Cloud Children’s Home for 25 years. Dorothy, together with her husband Lester, also owned a janitorial service for 24 years. They also created beautiful flower gardens together. Dorothy was also involved in the Benton County Fair where she won many blue ribbons for her baked goods, jellies and flowers. After the passing of Lester in 2004, Dorothy moved to the Good Shepherd Community located in Sauk Rapids. She enjoyed years of volunteer work including Chapel Altar Guild, serving communion and reading to patients in the nursing home, planning events for the community and sharing baked goods with staff and residents. She spent hours volunteering at the Northern Lights Café. She was a ray of sunshine wherever she went.
Dorothy’s family was her pride and joy. She was very involved in all of their lives and took pride in all of their accomplishments. She was an excellent cook and baker. Seldom did she attend any function without a wonderful homemade dish or baked goods. If a family member or friend was ill you could count on a container of chicken dumpling soup being delivered to your door. Christmas brought with it “Family Cookie Baking Day”, a tradition whereby thousands of cookies were made and then shared with family and friends.
Survivors include her children Diane Olson of St. Augusta, Joan (Jeffrey) Ramey of Rice, David (Mary) Roske-Groth of Rogers, Debra (Richard) Wyczawski of Spooner, Wisconsin, Jerome (Michelle) Groth of Portland, Oregon, Jeffrey (Carol) Groth of St Cloud, Dwayne Groth of Red Wing, and James (Kelly) Groth of Rockville; siblings, Shirley (Daniel) Imholte, Erma (Ray) Kremers, Ralph (Jeanette) Schlueter, Darlene (Walter) Looman; and sister-in-law, Linda Schlueter. Also 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. All of her nieces and nephews as well as many life time friends were all so very important in her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lester on May 1, 2004; infant son Jay Allen Groth on May 3, 1972; and brothers, Norman and Eugene.  We celebrate her life!
A very special thank you to the entire staff at Good Shepherd Community Memory Care as well as St. Croix Hospice. You are all amazing, and we commend your endless patience, dedication and hard work. What a true gift you are for those who can no longer help themselves. You have blessed our family.
Memorials are preferred to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Foundation in Sauk Rapids.
Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online www.williamsdingmann.com.
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A celebration of life will be at a later date for Roxanne M. Eisenschenk, 68, of Foley, who passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital Oct. 12, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Burial will be at St. Margaret’s Catholic Cemetery in Lake Henry.
Roxanne was born Jan. 12, 1953 in St. Paul to Melvin and Frieda (Belisle) Willett. She married Steven Eisenschenk March 10, 1973. Roxanne worked in accounting in the banking industry for many years. She enjoyed ice fishing, campfires, gardening, animals and hanging out at Nokay Lake.
Survivors include her loving husband of 48 years, Steve of Foley; daughter and sons Jody (Chad) Carson of Houlton, Wisconsin, Ben (Sara) Eisenschenk of Kindred, North Dakota, and Joe (Jeanette) of Linwood; 12 grandchildren, Natalie, Riley, Haley, Jaden, Cailan, Amelia, Laela, Bergan, Gray, Presley, Parker, Jaydon; siblings, Roy (Julie) Willett of Maplewood, Mike (Jeanette) Willett of North St. Paul, Maureen (Curt) Pickar of Brainerd, Marla (Bob Kenney) Cummings of Oakdale, Paula Johnson of Centerville, Renee Vujovich of Brainerd and many cousins, relatives and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
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Gary A. Thorsten, age 72, of Sartell, passed away Oct. 28, 2021 at the VA Hospital in St. Cloud surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, at First Presbyterian Church, Foley. Visitation will be 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. During these challenging times the family requests that you please wear a mask to the service. Following the service, lunch will be provided and then the burial will take place at 2 p.m. at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls. Service with dignity provided by Foley Funeral Home.
Gary A. Thorsten was born June 30, 1949, in St. Cloud, to John and Adeline (Stumvoll) Thorsten. Gary was drafted to the Army during the Vietnam Conflict and he enlisted April 15, 1969, and was honorably discharged Nov. 3, 1970. Gary married Georgianne Kasner Dec. 19, 1970, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morrill. They raised their daughters Jennifer and Gina in the Morrill area.  Gary worked a lifetime for Bauerly Brothers, currently Knife River. He also loved his hobby farm, raising beef cattle and golden lab retrievers were always found to be running around on the farm.  Gary was passionate about many hobbies and they included hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, camping, fabrication, fixing machinery with the neighbors and wood working. He will be missed by all of his family and friends. The grandchildren will miss all the fun times, especially his water fights.
Gary is survived by his wife Georgianne of over 50 years, daughters, Jennifer (Bruce) Paulson, Gina (Jamie) Ranweiler; grandchildren, Samantha (Chris) Paulson, Morgan Paulson, Bryce Paulson, Kyle Paulson, Steven Ranweiler, Sarah Ranweiler, siblings; Marvin, Marilyn (Roger) Johnson, Danny (Debbie), Richard (Joanie), Darlene (John) Kadlac, Terry (Beth) and sister in law Diane Thorsten.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Laverne ‘Jack’ Thorsten
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A celebration of life will be at a later date for Kevin W. Czech, age 62, of Sauk Rapids, who passed away peacefully at the St. Cloud Hospital, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with cancer. Private burial will be at Annunciation Catholic Cemetery in Mayhew Lake. Arrangements are entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
 Kevin William Czech was born March 9, 1959, in St. Cloud to William and Marie (Walcheski) Czech. He graduated from Royalton High School and began working at St. Regis Papermill at the age of 18 and he ended his career there as a millwright after 27 years. He then held various jobs before his retirement in February 2021. Kevin was a huge sports fan. He especially loved watching and attending football and baseball games. In his younger years, he traveled extensively. Kevin was a quiet person, yet very kind, genuine and was able to strike up a conversation with just about anyone. He enjoyed going for walks and being outdoors.
Survivors include his sisters and brother, Lynn (Craig) Solt of Rice, Carleen (Dave) Guck of Elk River and Lyle (Barbara) of Maple Grove; nieces and nephew, Amanda (Matt) Waldoch, Kyle Guck and Rachel Guck. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Obituary and guest book available online at www.williamsdingmann.com.
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Eugene F. Ertel, age 84, of Sartell, formerly of Maple Lake, died Oct. 22, 2021, at The Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids.
Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Oct. 26, 2021, at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Maple Lake with the Rev. Kevin Magner as the Celebrant. Burial followed at St. Timothy Catholic Cemetery in Maple Lake. Visitation was 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Maple Lake.
Eugene Francis Ertel was born June 30, 1937, in St. Cloud to Harry and Agnes (Veches) Ertel. On Oct. 25, 1958, Eugene was united in marriage to Elaine Pribyl in Maple Lake. They made their home near Maple Lake, where they raised their five children. Elaine preceded Eugene in death in 1984. On June 27, 1992, he was united in marriage to Shirley McAllister at the Pioneer Park Chapel in Annandale. They made their home outside of Maple Lake. Shirley preceded Eugene in death in 2014. On Oct. 26, 2018, he was married to Janet (Kirscht) Skillingstad at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. They made their home in Sartell.
Gene grew up and lived almost his entire life in the Maple Lake area. In addition to farming near Maple Lake, Gene worked in Golden Valley for over 44 years at St. Regis Paper Company, later known as Georgia Pacific Paper Company; retiring in 1983. In retirement, he continued working for Wright County Parks and Recreation. He was a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church in Maple Lake, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids, and a former member of the Silver Creek Sportsman Club and the Green Briar Archery Club. Gene enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching sports, especially the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. In later years, he also enjoyed watching game shows and the occasional soap opera. Gene was well loved and will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his wife, Janet of Sartell; children, Debbie (Greg) Helmbrecht of Annandale, Penny (Dave) Berdan of St. Cloud, Jeannie (Joe) Kramer of Maple Lake, Sheri (Pat) Goelz of Maple Lake, and Michael (Melissa) Ertel of Buffalo; sister, Mary (Tom) Kohmetscher of Albertville; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and step-children, Sheila (John) Anderson, Julie Smith, Eugene (Tina) Hageman, Miranda (Mike) Glimsdahl, Melinda (Lee) Flanum, Rita (Brian) McKinney, Lisa (Dennis) Hahn, Ruth (Alvin) Beniek, and Paul Skillingstad. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Agnes Ertel; spouses, Elaine and Shirley; and brothers, Robert, Wayne “Tom”, and Lawrence.
The urn bearers will be Gene’s grandchildren, Bobby and Billy Helmbrecht; Ryan, Derek and Ann Berdan; Jeremy Kramer; Jamie Anderson; Melanie Hegle; Amanda Ennis; Erika Holt; Tony and Holly Goelz; Anndi and Destin Ertel; Toni Willems; Morgan and Wyatt Moeller. Krista Elsenpeter and Sarah Goelz will provide the music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Maple Lake.
Obituary, tribute wall, video tribute and funeral webcast online at www.dingmannfuneral.com
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Dorothy Louise Anderson, 79, died Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena, Montana, with family by her side.
Dorothy was born Aug. 19, 1942, in St. Cloud, to Leo and Mary Ellen Sufka and was raised on the family farm near Rice.
Dorothy married Leonard J. Anderson May 12, 1962, and together they raised four children: James, Sharon, Warren and Keith.
Dorothy will be remembered for her love of family and friends. There was always a pot of coffee brewing and good conversation to be had. She enjoyed talking with her special friends Diane and Clifford, Sandy and Dennis, Cindy, Lorraine and so many more. She was a skilled seamstress, quilter and artist. She was a great cook, baking bread and maybe a pan of caramel rolls each week. She gardened each spring out at the farm with her mother.
Many will remember Dorothy from her time working at the elementary school in Sauk Rapids and way back to working at the Sacred Heart Church Bazaar dinner (first table in the school basement).
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Leonard in 2002, parents Leo and Mary Ellen Sufka, brother Roger Sufka and great-niece Katja Sufka.
She is survived by her children James Anderson and his wife Amy of Helena, Montana; Sharon Ellefson and her husband Jeff of San Juan Capistrano, California; Warren Anderson and his wife Michelle of Helena, Montana; and Keith Anderson of Helena, Montana; eight grandchildren Charles (Amanda) Henkemeyer, Alex (Kelly) Henkemeyer, Leah Ellefson, Daniel Anderson, Julia Anderson, Jordan Garceau, Jackson Anderson and Jennika Anderson; two great-grandchildren Leo Henkemeyer and Alina Anderson; brothers and sister Leo (Nancy) Sufka, Robert (Gwen) Sufka, Daniel Sufka (Kathy), Margaret (John) Snyder; and sister-in-law Karen Sufka.
A small gathering will take place at a later date per Dorothy’s wishes.
 Our family would like to thank all of you for your kind words and prayers
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Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Merrill “Mel” L. Grile, age 81, who passed away Oct. 13, 2021, at his home. The Rev. Timothy Routh will officiate and entombment will be at Hilltop Mausoleum in Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services. A full obituary will be in the next Sauk Rapids Herald.
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Joachim “Joe” E. Janski, age 85, passed away Oct. 6, 2021 with family by his side. He was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia June 1, 2021, and diagnosed with COVID-19 Sept.18, 2021, which lead to pneumonia.
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Joe’s life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sauk Rapids. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and one hour prior to the service Saturday. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements were made by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud. The full obituary will be in next week’s issue.
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Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Oct. 7, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sauk Rapids, for David J. Jacobson, age 81, of St. Cloud who died Oct. 2, 2021, at Lakewood Health Care Center in Staples. The Rev. Thomas Knoblach officiated and visitation was two hours prior to the services Thursday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids.
David was born July 26, 1940, in Marshall to Herlof and Esther (Jorganson) Jacobson.  He married Sandy Versaevel Aug. 10, 1965, in Green Valley. The couple lived in Ortonville until moving to Sauk Rapids in 1969, and then to St. Cloud in 2000. David was an art teacher in Ortonville and Sauk Rapids-Rice High School for 31 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he was active in Bible study, parish council and bazaar committees. He was also a member of N.A.M.I. where he served as president, treasurer and secretary. David enjoyed art, wood carving, playing cards, (especially 500), ushering at the Paramount Theatre and spending time at the cabin in Hackensack.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Sandy of St. Cloud; children, Kevin of Morristown, Karla Hennemann of Sauk Rapids, Kelly (Shelley) of St. Cloud, Ken (Jill) of St. Joseph, Kris (Scott) Klatt of Watkins; brothers and sisters, Jim (Gladys) of Marshall, Janet Van Dorpe of Burnsville, Curtis (Carol) of Chaska; grandchildren, Keith, Sam, Tom, Tess, Bret, Alex, Alli, Kyle, Abby; four step grandchildren and great granddaughter, Evelyn Rose. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lyle, Glenn, Richard and Les; sisters, Blanche Nelsen, Lois Knoben and Shirley Londgren; granddaughter, Kari.
A special thank you to Dr. Mohamed Maray for providing wonderful care and to the staff at Lakewood Health Systems for their care this past month.
Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www.williamsdingmann.com
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Jeffrey Thomas Rajkowski, 68, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior Sept. 15, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Jeff was born to Tony Rajkowski and Margie (Bemboom) Rajkowski Sept. 5, 1953, and grew up on a dairy farm in Mayhew Lake. As a middle child of seven, he learned how to work hard and fend for himself against three older brothers. He often told stories alongside his brothers of the adventures and altercations that gave the Rajkowski brothers a reputation. One such memory was the time Jeff tried to Tarzan his way up a barn loft rope just as fast as his little brother, Tim, was untying it at the top, causing Jeff to fall and break his arm. Jeff graduated from Sauk Rapids High School in 1971, and then continued his education at St. Cloud State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in photo engineering technology in 1976. In his yearbook, he was dubbed “Mr. Irresistible.” Jeff loved photography and canoeing and took many beautiful photos of his Yukon River travels, and the animals and plant life of the wild, northwest mountains. Shortly after managing a photography shop in Cambridge, Jeff packed up his Ford Pinto and adventured out to Montana where he got a job on Big Mountain. It was 1980.
In Whitefish, Jeff met the love of his life, Debra Dodd, a beautiful artist who had been traveling through town from the East Coast. They were married Oct. 9, 1983. Jeff convinced Deb to set down roots and together they raised seven children in Coram. Jeff worked for Glacier National Park as a seasonal employee for over 40 years and loved every minute of being close to the mountains and his co-worker friends whom he worked alongside. Jeff loved to make people laugh over and over again even if it was the same joke. On any given day, you might hear him say, “If a chicken and a half laid an egg and a half, in a day and a half, how many pancakes would it take to shingle a doghouse?” In case you were wondering, the answer is 29. Jeff loved so many things — the mountains of Glacier National Park, early morning whitetail hunts, watching his kids and grandkids play sports, cooking Polish dogs for family cookouts, organizing family singing, and setting up tournament brackets for family games of basketball, badminton or cornhole. He also enjoyed creating his own special trophies for those of us who shot the biggest buck in the fall or had the best March Madness bracket in the spring.
Left behind to honor Jeff and remember his love and laughter are his wife of 38 years, Debra Rajkowski, and their seven children, Sarah (Greg) Louden, Ruben (Eliza) Rajkowski, Emil (Becca) Rajkowski, Hannah (Josh) Bowerman, Isaac (Jordan) Rajkowski, Maggie (Zach) Falk and Priscilla (Chad) Frasier. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, Brinkley, Kenton, Silas, Jackson, Ember, Asher, Loveah, Everly, Maverick, Aiden, Desmond, Sebastian, Elias and Rosalie.  Jeff is also survived by his siblings, Bob (Sandy) Rajkowski, Joe (Teresa) Rajkowski, Mike (Sue) Rajkowski, Tim (Gloria) Rajkowski, JoAnn (Greg) Marshall and sister-in-law Carol (Sinotte).
Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Margie Rajkowski, his brother Ed Rajkowski, his nephew Jared Rajkowski, and his sister-in-law JoAnne (Saldana) Rajkowski.
Jeff loved his Savior Jesus Christ, his wife, kids, grandkids and friends with all of his heart and will be dearly missed by many.
A memorial service was held in his honor at 4 p.m. Sept. 25 at Central Bible Church, 902 First Ave E., Kalispell, Montana, 59901.
The Rajkowski family would like to extend our gratitude to the staff at Logan Health and to all those who supported us with prayer and love during Dad’s last few weeks. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.
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