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Melvin. G. 'Mel' Gag, 86, of 410 N. Washington St. in New Ulm, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at New Ulm Medical Center.
Mass of Christian burial is 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm with burial in the Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation is 4- 8 p.m. Monday and 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm. St. Patrick's Council of the Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph's Catholic Aid Council will pray a combined rosary at 6:30p.m., and there will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Gag of New Ulm; daughter and son in law, Judy and Marlyn Sellner of New Ulm; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Mary Rose Gag, Loren and Yvonne Gag, Alan and Phyllis Gag, all of New Ulm, 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Lola Gag of Brooklyn Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Vera Bentzin and Verna Ries.
He was born Jan. 26, 1914, in New Ulm to George and Delores "Dolly" (Simmet) Gag. He married Norma Macho on Sept. 5, 1938, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm. He was the second generation owner of Gag Sheet Metal and Roofing in New Ulm. He played the trumpet in the New Ulm Municipal Band and the Pioneer Band. He was a member of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, St. Patrick's Council of the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph's Catholic Aid Council, and the Lions Club of New Ulm.
The family prefers memorials be given to the Knights of Columbus Boy Scout Troop No. 25.
Lucy Schmidt, 97, of Searles died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm.
Mass of Christian burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Searles with burial in the church cemetery rural Searles.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and will continue 7:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm. There will be a rosary by St. Elizabeth's Catholic Aid Society at 6:30 p.m. and a combined prayer service at 7:30 p.m. by the parish and the Christian Mothers Society on Tuesday at the funeral home.
A complete obituary will be published in Monday's edition.
Walter Watchke, 97, of 311 N. Washington St. in New Ulm, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at the Sleepy Eye Care Center.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm with burial in the Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday and continues 7:30- 8:30 a.m. Monday at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in New Ulm and continues one hour before services Monday at the church. one hour prior to time of service at the church on Monday.
He is survived by daughters, Marilyn Watchke and Janice Boltmann of New Ulm, Betty Broste of Anchorage, Alaska, Audrey Watchke of Mankato; sons and daughters-in-law Howard and Alice Watchke of Blaine, Gary and Martha Watchke of Madison, Wisconsin; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elsie, on March 5, 1985; sisters, Emma Tyler, Alma Watschke, Ella Seifert, and Mabel Watschke; brothers, Herman Watschke, Jr., Arthur Watschke, Alfred Watschke, and Albert Watschke; and brother-in-law,Jerome Broste.
He was born Nov. 14, 1902, in Home Township, Brown County, to Herman and Mathilda (Remus) Watschke. He school in rural Sleepy Eye and graduated from Sleepy Eye High School in 1923. He graduated from LaCrosse State College in LaCrosse, Wis., in 1926. He then taught school for one year before returning to LaCrosse State College. In 1928 he graduated with a B.S. degree in physical education and then taught school in Buffalo, New York for one year. On Aug. 23, 1929, he married Elsie Mielke at the St. Paul's Lutheran Parsonage in North Mankato. They lived in North Mankato for three years before returning to New Ulm where he became employed as a U.S. mail carrier from 1933 until 1966 when he retired. He helped organize the senior citizens group in New Ulm, served as president of New Ulm Senior Citizens and Brown County Senior Citizens. He was the president of the War Dads in New Ulm. As a tour director for senior citizens, he traveled throughout the United States. He was a driver for the senior citizens and the shut-ins. He was president of the AAL branch at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, where he also served as president of the church council and on the visiting committee for the sick. He had been a director of the Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes. In 1972 he was named the Outstanding Senior Citizen for Brown County. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm . He became a resident of the Sleepy Eye Care Center on July 30, 1998.
Verna J. Pautzke, 85, of Springfield, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at St. John Lutheran Home, Springfield.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, Springfield, with burial in the city cemetery.
Visitation is one hour prior to services Monday at the church.
Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield, is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by daughters, Elizabeth and husband Frank Tetz of Carson City, Nev., Susan and husband John Hovdenes of Detroit Lakes, and Shari Pagnotta of San Diego, Calif.; six grandchildren; stepchildren, Jean Magochy of Schnecksville, Penn., Ed and wife LaVonne Pautzke of Springfield, Donovan and wife Elaine Pautzke of Northfield, and James Pautzke of Northhome; 11 stepgrandchildren; 25 step-great-grandchildren; and seven step-great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold in 1974; husband, Edward in 1989; son-in-law, Anthony Pagnotta; step-son Jack Pautzke; stepson-in-law, Andrew Magochy; stepdaughter-in-law Judy Pautzke; brother, Louis; and sister, Leila.
She was born Oct. 15, 1914, in Henning, to Louis and Heda (Nelson) Johnson. She grew up and attended school in Henning, spending two years at Moorhead State Teachers College. She worked as a secretary in Wausau, Wis. She married Arnold Schultz on Jan. 20, 1940, and moved to Springfield. She worked with her husband Arnold at Schultz Speciality Shop, Springfield. In the 1960s she began working as a legal secretary for Albert Loomis. After Arnold died, she continued her work with Loomis, retiring in 1976. She married Edward Pautzke Sr. on Feb. 13, 1976, in Brookings, S.D. She was a member of United Methodist Church, Springfield, and the Eastern Star.
Orlin A. Kistner, 82, of Arlington, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at Glencoe Regional Health Services Long-Term Care.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Peace Lutheran Church, Arlington, with burial in Arlington City Cemetery.
Visitation is one hour prior to services Monday at the church.
Fenske Funeral Home, Arlington, is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by hie wife, Oradel; son, Larry and wife Sandra of St. Peter; daughters, Connie and husband Larry Andrew of Hamburg, Lois and husband Robert Green of Waconia, and Cynthia and husband Steven Kane of St. Francis; brother, Clarence of Arlington; sisters-in-law, Bernice Soeffker of Arlington, Gladys Citrowski of Cyprus, Calif., and Glendora Puckitt of Moore, Okla.; brother-in-law, Bernard and wife Lorraine Rucks of Arlington; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He was born Aug. 1, 1918, in Arlington Township, Sibley County, to Martin and Elsie (Laabs) Kistner. He attended country school. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from March 1941 until December 1945. He was a bandsman during most of his career, and served in the Pacific Asian Campaign the last 10 months of service, attaining the rank of sergeant. He married Oradel Rucks on Aug. 26, 1944, in Panama City, Fla. He farmed in the Arlington area.
Helen A. Hanson, 94, of Winthrop, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Arlington Municipal Hospital.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church, Winthrop, with burial in the city cemetery.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Friday and 7:30-8:30 a.m. Saturday at Dalin-Hantge Funeral Chapel, Winthrop, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church Saturday.