Obituaries

Local Obituaries Of Pine & Chisago County

Dennis Joel Patzoldt

Dennis Joel Patzoldt

Aug 8, 2022

Dennis Patzoldt of Grasston passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at Welia Hospital in Mora at the age of 70.

Dennis Joel Patzoldt was born February 29, 1952 to Arnold and Ella (Marquardt) Patzoldt, Sr. in Rush City, Minnesota.  He graduated from Pine City High School and found his niche in construction.  Dennis learned to operate heavy equipment first with...

David Lee Rushmeyer

David Lee Rushmeyer

Aug 3, 2022

David Lee Rushmeyer passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his home in Sandstone with his wife, daughter and niece Wendy by his side at the age of 64.

He was born December 18, 1957 to Henry and Margie (Hippler) Rushmeyer in Two Harbors, Minnesota.  Dave grew up in Beaver Bay where his parents ran a junk yard. When David...

Charlue Alice Hancock

Charlue Alice Hancock

Aug 2, 2022

Charlue was born March 31, 1943. She was the 4th child of 10 children born to Eldora and Lloyd Gilbey Sr.  She was named after her aunt Lottie (Charlotte).  Charlue grew up and lived on farms in and around Pine County for her entire life.  Charlue graduated from Pine City High School in 1961.  After high school she worked as...

Orlyn "Paul" Carlson

Orlyn "Paul" Carlson

Jul 31, 2022

Orlyn “Paul” Carlson of Harris passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at his home at the age of 83.

Orlyn Paul Carlson was born February 5, 1939 to Orlyn and Stella (Garbacz) Carlson in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Paul is survived by his children Orlyn Carlson of Brooklyn Park, Craig (Colleen) Carlson of Punta Gorda, FL, Dean Carlson of Duluth, Adam (Jenny)...

Robert John Kremer

Robert John Kremer

Jul 28, 2022

We are heart broken and devastated to announce the passing Robert "Rob" Kremer Jr. He passed away suddenly on Thursday July 28th at the age of 59. He operated Kentucky Fried Chicken in the town of Pine City for 38 years. Anyone who had the chance to know Rob knew he was always cracking a joke, or making you laugh...

Pamella Mae Bachmeier

Pamella Mae Bachmeier

Jul 28, 2022

Pam Bachmeier of Pine City passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth at the age 74.

Pamella Mae Jensen was born November 16, 1947 to Harold and Violet (Johnson) Jensen in Mora, Minnesota.

Pam lived and worked on the family farm in the Ogilvie area for many years. In 1993, she moved to Pine City...

Helen Louise Wineberg

Helen Louise Wineberg

Jul 21, 2022

Helen Louise Wineberg was born in Rochester Mills, Pennsylvania on May 10, 1925, to Merl and Ida (Smith) Henry and older brother Quay. She went home to heaven on July 21, 2022, at the age of 97.

Helen met her husband, Robert (Bob), during World War II. He had joined the Navy, and, after a brief courtship, they married prior...

Leo Anderson

Leo Anderson

Jul 20, 2022

Leo Anderson passed away at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids on July 20, 2022 at the age of 72.

Leo was born January 17, 1950 to Curtis and Leona (Linder) Anderson of North Branch, Minnesota.  He grew up alongside 6 other siblings in North Branch and attended the North Branch Schools. His younger years were spent being wild, fast and...

Marianne Klande

Marianne Klande

Jul 14, 2022

Marianne Klande of Pine City passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Havenwood of Maple Grove at the age of 98.

Marianne was born in Lobarbek, Germany on August 8, 1923. She was the eldest of seven children born to John and Tine Fedder. In October of 1924 the Fedder Family immigrated to the United States passing through Ellis Island...

LeRoy Charles Larson

LeRoy Charles Larson

Jul 12, 2022

LeRoy Larson of Rush City passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at his home at the age of 81.

LeRoy Charles Larson was born May 1, 1941 to Charles and Florence (Hageman) Larson in Rush City, Minnesota.

LeRoy grew up in the Rush City area on “the farm.” On July 28, 1962, he married the love of his life, LouAnn...

Steven Ray Hjerpe

Steven Ray Hjerpe

Jul 11, 2022

Monday, July 11, 2022, God called Steven Ray Hjerpe; 65, home to rest.

Steve was born October 16, 1956 in the Rush City Hospital to Al and Shirley (Eiffler) Hjerpe.

Steve attended grade school in Rush City and graduated from Rush City High School in 1975. He grew up on the family farm and later raised his family there with...

Kenneth "Pudder" Trembath

Kenneth "Pudder" Trembath

Jul 10, 2022

Kenneth (Pudder) Trembath, 72, of Pine City, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

Ken was born in Hibbing, MN on June 29, 1950, the son of Kenneth and Edith Trembath. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1968 and was married to Clarice Trembath (Dostal) on February 8, 1975. They were happily married for 47 years.

Ken...

Marilyn Teresa Klose

Marilyn Teresa Klose

Jul 4, 2022

Marilyn Klose of Rush City passed away Monday, July 4, 2022 at the age of 88.

Marilyn Teresa Kuntz was born January 1, 1934 to Joseph and Ann (Trisco) Kuntz in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was the third oldest of five children and grew up in South Minneapolis.

Marilyn married George LaPenotiere and together they had three children. In 1970, she...

Elmer Dean Erickson

Elmer Dean Erickson

Jul 3, 2022

Elmer Dean Erickson, age 94, of Pine City died peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at home with his children Dennis and Sandra by his side.

The youngest of 8 children, Elmer was born in Ashland Township, Dodge County, on February 3, 1928 to Carl and Martha (Peterson) Erickson. He married Helen Hoppe on April 28, 1948 and moved to...

Gordon "Gordy" Eugene Petrick

Gordon "Gordy" Eugene Petrick

Jul 2, 2022

Gordon Petrick passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Northern Pines Assisted Living in Pine City at the age of 82.

Gordon Eugene Petrick was born March 14, 1940 to Gordon and Gladys (Hopkins) Petrick in Ortonville, Minnesota.  Gordy grew in the Fridley area and married his high school sweetheart in 1957, Patricia Rowley, in Mason City, Iowa.  Gordy worked...

Joanne Margaret Mueller

Joanne Margaret Mueller

Jun 21, 2022

Joanne Mueller of Hinckley passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at her daughter’s home at the age of 75.

Joanne Margaret Kuntz was born to Thomas and Louise (Bowman) Kuntz in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  She was the oldest of five children.  Joanne graduated from high school in Minneapolis and later enlisted in the United States Army.  While serving in the Army...

Denise DeVall

Denise DeVall

Jun 18, 2022

Denise DeVall was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 30, 1969 to James and Barbara Metcalf. Shortly after she was born the family moved from Chicago to Athens, Michigan where Denise would spend the entirety of her childhood. She graduated from Factoryville Christian School and attended Calvary Bible College in Kansas City, Missouri for one year.

Denise told everyone she...

Sharon Marie Barn

Sharon Marie Barn

Jun 16, 2022

Sharon Marie Barn, nee Studt, was born at the Rush City Hospital on January 14, 1948 to William and Luella (nee Johnson) Studt Jr. She grew up on the family dairy farm near Greeley. Although an only child, she had many friends and family around to keep her occupied. Sharon attended Rush City Schools; playing the clarinet in the marching...

Rande Scott Swanson

Rande Scott Swanson

Jun 13, 2022

Rande Swanson of Pine City passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis at the age of 61.

Rande Scott Swanson was born January 25, 1961 to Norman and Lavern (Widstrand) Swanson in Rush City, Minnesota.  He was the youngest of 8 children.

Rande grew up in Pine City and attended Pine City Schools.  His life...

Marvin Embert Engelby

Marvin Embert Engelby

Jun 12, 2022

Marvin Engelby, age 93, of Pine City passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022 with his wife of 63 years by his side.

Marvin Embert Engelby was born on October 13, 1928 to Embert and Hattie Engelby in Frost, Minnesota.

As a young man, Marvin explored the world in many ways. He traveled by motorcycle across South Dakota after...