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11/24/2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Nicholas “Nick” Guetter, Jr., 85, of Wabasso, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso. A livestream and recording of the service will be available at https://www.youtube.com/. Visitation will be from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. at the church, with a Knights of Columbus rosary beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place at a later date.

Nicholas Robert Guetter, Jr., was born on December 29, 1939, in Wabasso, to Nicholas Sr. and Mildred (Boever) Guetter. He attended St. Anne’s Catholic School, graduating in 1958. Nick then attended Dunwoody Vocational School in Minneapolis. After meeting Ann Tutewohl at a dance, the couple was married on June 22, 1963, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rosemount. They lived in Bloomington until moving to Wabasso in 1975. Nick was a hard worker, first in the auto repair industry, then as an owner of a gas station and convenience store. He was also very involved in the Wabasso community, including as an active member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, the Wabasso Lions Club, and a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus just to mention a few.

Nick loved time spent with friends and family. He and Ann took many trips, including memorable ones to Alaska, Hawaii, Germany, Ireland, and the Holy Land. Nick enjoyed all sports, both watching and sponsoring teams. He truly enjoyed sponsoring the Wabasso fast pitch softball team, and he was recently inducted into the Minnesota State Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame. He earned the nickname “Big Guy,” which followed him long past his softball career. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren's sporting events as often as he could. Nick also enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially with his children and grandchildren at the family cabin and in Canada. He could often be seen riding around town in his side by side.

Nick died on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. He is survived by his wife Ann of 62 years of Wabasso; children Tom (Kelly) Guetter of Redwood Falls, Bob (Polly) Guetter of Miltona, and Pam (John) Hendrickson of Alexandria; grandchildren Kelsey (Cody) Rose, Bob Jr. (Kaitlin) Guetter, Colin (Jill) Guetter, Cheyenne Hendrickson, Carter (Morgan Franklin) Guetter, and Andrew (Sarah Anderson) Hendrickson; great-grandchildren Kaylee, Chloe, and Kelby Rose, Wyatt and baby-to-be Guetter, and Theo Hendrickson; siblings Louie Guetter, Lawrence (Leslie) Guetter, Mary Frericks, and Mike (Louise) Guetter; as well as many other relatives and friends. Nick was preceded in death by his parents Nick Sr. and Mildred Guetter, brother Eugene Guetter, and brother-in-law Ralph Frericks.

11/23/2025

Delores Mae Hogen, 93, of Springfield, formerly of Lucan, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, at St. John’s Nursing Home in Springfield. Mass of Christian Burial for Delores will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Lucan. A livestream and recording of the service will be available at https://www.youtube.com/. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Sunset Funeral Home in Wabasso with a prayer service at 6:00. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Cemetery in Lucan.

Delores was born on May 1, 1932, in Aldrich, MN, to Louis and Helen Erkel, the youngest of 4 siblings. She grew up in Lamberton, graduating from Lamberton High School in 1950. On February 19, 1955, she was united in marriage to James Hogen at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lamberton. To this union three children were born. Delores was a stay-at-home mom raising her 3 three boys. Later in life she worked at State Bank of Lucan until her retirement. Delores was very active in the community of Lucan and at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandma. Her home cooked meals and baking made every family gathering special.

Delores is survived by her children Brian (Julie) of Springfield, Brad (Joy) of Pequot Lakes, Barry (Rebecca) of Golden Valley; grandchildren Ryne (Nicole) of Sartell, Kelsea of Maple Grove, Jennifer (Cody) of West Fargo, Megan (Erik) of Woodbury, Rachel (Andrew) of Inwood, WV and Isaac of Minneapolis; and one great-grandchild Oliver. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband James, and her 3 siblings Clifford, Howard, and Donald Erkel.

The family would like to express their gratitude to staff at St. John’s Nursing Home in Springfield and the staff at Allina Hospital in New Ulm.

11/12/2025

Esther Fiene passed into heaven on October 20, 2025 in Jupiter, Florida, surrounded by her family. She was 99 years old. Esther was born in Winona, Minnesota on March 14, 1926 to Haakon and Karen (Hanson) Ask. Her parents were immigrants from Norway, and she was a part of a family of 13 children, 4 boys and 9 girls. When she was 12, her family moved to Winona, Minnesota.

Esther met her much loved husband, William (Bill) Fiene in 1944 when they were students at Winona State College. In 1945 they were married in Winona and moved to Minneapolis. Esther graduated from Winona State with a degree in Education, Magna Cum Laude.

Bill and Esther lived in Wells, Echo, and eventually Montevideo, Minnesota, where they were active in St. Paul’s Lutheran church. In 1968, they moved to Cortez, Colorado, where they worshiped at Trinity Lutheran church. Finally, she moved to Gainesville, Florida and eventually Jupiter, Florida. She was currently attending Faith Lutheran church in North Palm Beach, Florida. No matter where she lived she was an active member of her church and loved serving others as she served her Lord.

Esther was a teacher. She started teaching in country schools around Montevideo and then taught Special Education classes in both Minnesota and Colorado. Eventually she taught first grade and that was her true love.

Esther lived her whole life as a child of God. Her love for her Savior influenced all she did and she treated all around her with kindness, generosity and love. Esther taught her children to love the Lord. She was much admired for her fortitude and faith.

Esther was preceded in death by her husband Bill. She is survived by her five children, Kristine (Ron) Lee, Susan (Jim) Halverson Westerberg, JoAnne Dillion, John (Solveig) Fiene, and Sara (Keith) Frizzell, 16 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters Carol Kilstofte and Anita Currier.

Visitation will be held at the Sunset Funeral Home in Echo on Friday, November 21 from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, November 22, at 11 am at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Posen Township with visitation from 10-11 am before the service. Interment will be at the Echo Cemetery after the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church.

11/07/2025

The funeral service for Phyllis Miller, 83, of Wood Lake, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Posen Township. Visitation will be Monday, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Tuesday, one hour prior to the service, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. Interment will follow the service at the church cemetery.

Phyllis Lenore (Hanson) Miller was born on her grandparents Norman and Christi Lecy family farm in Sioux Agency Township, Yellow Medicine County, on September 21, 1942 to Philip and Annabelle (LaVien) Hanson. She was baptized and confirmed at Rock Valle Lutheran Church North of Echo and maintained lifelong fond memories of the church. As a child, she and her family lived in Boyd until moving back to Echo in 1952 where she graduated from Echo High School. Phyllis worked for a time for the Echo Dental Clinic. On November 18, 1961, she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Donald Miller, at Rock Valle Lutheran Church north of Echo. The couple farmed until 1987 when they moved to Vesta. They owned and operated the Vesta Café for 12 years, then moved to Wood Lake. Phyllis worked for North Star Insurance Company until her retirement.

Phyllis had a kind and gentle spirit. She loved kids and even taught kindergarten at the St. Luke’s Parochial School for a year after her marriage. She was an active member of St. Luke’s and participated with the funeral committee and was Treasurer of Ladies’ Aid. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and other organizations. Phyllis was an excellent cook and had a great sense of humor. She lived at the Parkwood Apartments for a time, then due to health reasons moved to the Parkview Senior Living.

Phyllis died on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Parkview Senior Living in Belview, MN. She is survived by her children Connie (Doug) House of Cottonwood and Kent Miller of Holmen, WI; grandchildren Thomas (Jenay) House, Kimberly Becker, Kayla (Ryan) Fromm and Joshua (April) Forer; great-grandchildren Caroline, William, and Jack House; Kinsley and Kylie Becker; Nolan, Tate and Madden Fromm; and Kaylee, Blake and Maya Forer; sister LeAnn (Dwight) Kurtz; sisters-in-law Kathy (Lanny) Boelter and Donna (Michael) Hagen, brother-in-law Roger (Jan) Boelter and nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald, sister Katie Kraber, brother Noel Hanson and sister-in-law Diane Boelter.

Memorials Preferred to the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Ladies’ Aid.

10/16/2025

The funeral service for Tyler “Eugene” Sander, 94, of Belview, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Grace Lutheran Church in Belview. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment with military honors will follow at Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Belview.

Tyler “Eugene” Sander was born on August 2, 1931, in Swedes Forest Township, Redwood County, Minnesota, to Tyler and Emma (Grannes) Sander. Eugene attended District 10 country school in Swedes Forest Township, then graduated from Belview High School in 1949. Eugene farmed until he was 21, when he was drafted into the United States Army. He was an atomic veteran stationed in Fort Sill, OK, involved with the Grabel Event at Frenchman’s Flat, NV. Eugene served in the Army Artillery from 1952 until his honorable discharge in 1954. On June 16, 1955, Eugene was united in marriage to Margaret Inez McCarty, and the couple moved to Belview in 1956. He worked in farm drainage and surveying for over 60 years, including many years as co-owner of Sander Brothers. He also was a county ditch inspector for 24 years. Eugene also served as a firefighter for 20 years and a member of the American Legion for over 65 years.

Eugene enjoyed spending time with family and friends. This included giving life lessons to his grandchildren, time in the valley with family, and visiting with employees after work. He played cards with friends every morning at the Cenex gas station, as well as in whist tournaments. Eugene also had a special relationship with his neighbor, Brian Danielson. Eugene had many “adopted children” who are thankful for his influence. Eugene also enjoyed genealogy and taking photos of family. He liked to hunt, both animals and agate, and the family spent lots of time on camping trips and at the lake.

Eugene died on Saturday, October 11, 2025, surrounded by his family at his residence in Belview, under the care of CentraCare Hospice. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Sander; daughters Vicky (Marvin) Kuehn of Redwood Falls, Cheri Fern of St. Cloud, Rose Jackson (Michael) of Belview, and Mary (Tim) Schwaegerl of Brookings, SD; daughter-in-law Kathy Sander of Redwood Falls; son-in-law Doug Arnold of Brandon; 16 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; as well as many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Robert Sander, daughter Patty Arnold, grandson Brandon Sander, great-grandson Jaden Sander, siblings Orris Sander, Alvan Sander, and Amy Werner, and in-laws Nellie Sander, LaVonne Sander, Robert Werner, and Bruce Huntemann.
The family of Eugene would like to thank his medical team for the wonderful care he received at the end of his life.

10/03/2025

A time for coffee and fellowship commemorating the life of Alton Huso, 90, of Cottonwood, MN, will take place from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church in Cottonwood. A private family interment will take place at a later time.

Alton Kay Huso was born at home on July 19, 1935 in Vallers Township to Thorbjorn Knute Huso and Mildred (Olson) Huso. He was their middle child, with older brother, Tommy, and younger brother, Lyle. Alton was baptized and confirmed at Silo Lutheran Church in Cottonwood, MN.

For the first six years of his education, he attended country school at District 87. His mother gave her three boys a ride to school most days. Some days Alton got to ride the family bike to school and always told folks that the wind was against him both ways. Alton completed his schooling in 1953 when he graduated in a class of sixteen members from Cottonwood High School. He didn’t play sports during high school because there was always too much work to be done at home. Alton and his brothers liked playing around in the yard or doing their farm chores such as gathering eggs, and feeding the chickens and cats.

After high school graduation, Alton continued to work with his dad on the farm. After his dad died in 1957, Alton was soon drafted into the Army. He was stationed in Germany near the Alps. He liked his time in Germany, and was honorably discharged from the Army and returned home on Easter Sunday, 1960 in order to help with spring planting. He enjoyed being a member of the American Legion for 51 years and made so many lifelong friends there. He was proud to represent the Legion whenever he could or was called upon to do so.

Alton enjoyed cars and reminisced about a couple of the family cars, especially a Model A Ford and a 1940 Chevy. His first car was a 1951 Chevy 2 door with a white bottom and a gray hard top.
One night when Alton was at the Chalet Restaurant in Marshall with his good friend, Norm Knudson, the restaurant owner suggested to them that they come over and meet a couple of women who were also there. One of the women was named Carol, and a spark must have been ignited because Alton and Carol were married on March 26, 1966 at Christ Lutheran Church in Cottonwood. Alton not only said, “I do” to Carol and ended his bachelor life, he also became a father to the Berg boys, Dean, Dave, and Rick. Alton was quoted to say, “That went better than I expected it would!” In 1967, Daniel was born, and Krisann was born in 1971 to complete their family.
Alton’s parents modeled for him the values of kindness and patience by helping and visiting with neighbors. He always knew what was happening in the neighborhood. His red pickup was legendary as he drove around to check on crops and neighbors. He was always observing and noticing – and was eager to help out on a project or just visit over coffee. He was a good listener, and if a story was told, his fact-checking skills were extraordinary!
Alton farmed his entire life and had cattle for 23 years which kept him and his kids busy. He liked to take time off from farming to go hunting in the fall with the neighbors. Another activity that Alton liked was going to the Hanley Falls Threshing Show in the summer to see the old tractors and machines, visit with people, and eat a piece of pie. If his grandchildren were tagging along with him, it made the outing even better.

Alton was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church where he enjoyed ushering for many years, making people feel welcome and seen. He was a member of the Coop Board and Township Board of Directors for many years.

His grandchildren, Keely, Riley, Kyle, Caroline, and Christopher brought much joy to Alton and Carol. They loved hearing their stories and attending their events. They always made time for these precious grandchildren. It was especially exciting when great-grandson, Thorbjorn came along. Thorbjorn always had an entertaining story to share.

Alton died peacefully under hospice care on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Fieldcrest Assisted Living at the age of 90 years, two months and 13 days.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 59 years, Carol; his three stepsons, Dean (Karen) Berg of Cottonwood, MN and their adult children, Kyle Berg, and Christopher (Kalley) Berg; Dave Berg of Chandler, AZ and Cottonwood, MN; and Rick (Cyndi) Berg of Farmington, MN and their adult children Riley Berg, and Caroline Berg; Daniel Huso of Good Thunder, MN; and Krisann Huso of Cottonwood, MN and her daughter Keely (Alex Pehrson) and Keely’s son, Thorbjorn Thompson. He will also be missed by his nephews and nieces, extended family and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thorbjorn and Mildred; his brothers, Tommy and Lyle; and his sisters-in-law, Erma and Rose.
Alton will be remembered for his caring heart and kindness, and his ability to connect with people with an unforgettable smile. He was a great storyteller with a heart of gold.

10/01/2025

A graveside family service for Dana Luepke, 46, of Maple Grove, MN, will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the Echo Cemetery.

Dana Jo (Wall) Luepke was born on October 5, 1979, in Benson, MN, to George and Linda (Fath) Wall. She grew up in Benson and graduated from Benson High School. Dana graduated from Continental University and worked in the field of Human Resources. On October 21, 2017, she was united in marriage to John Luepke. The couple blended two families and made their home in Maple Grove, MN. She was endlessly supportive and passionate about her family and friends. Dana loved cooking and caring for her family, home, and helping prepare her children for college and adult life. She passionately spent hours planning the family road trips and following their children’s activities.

Dana joined hands with Christ unexpectedly on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Maple Grove. She is survived by her husband, John Luepke, children Lynnea, Adeline, Bria, Lillian and Julia, parents George and Linda Wall; siblings Dan (Jessica) Wall and Carrie (Tom) Hoffman, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her. Though she is gone from our sight, she will never be gone from our hearts.

08/21/2025

The funeral service for Richard “Dick” Timm, 87, of Wood Lake, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Posen Township. Visitation will be Sunday, August 24, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Visitation will continue on Monday one hour prior to the service, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment with military honors will follow the service at St. Luke’s Church Cemetery.

Richard Lyle Timm was born on October 6, 1937, in Wood Lake, MN, to Gerhardt and Elda (Bode) Timm. He grew up in Wood Lake and graduated from Wood Lake High School in 1955. Dick enlisted and served in the U.S. Air Force in different places including Germany, Belgium and Spain. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Wood Lake. On June 22, 1962, he was united in marriage to Carol McLagan. The couple farmed and raised their family in Wood Lake. After retirement, Dick continued helping others farm and drove truck for the Schwerin Trucking.
Dick enjoyed camping, golfing, bowling and travelling. He restored a couple of old pick-ups among other things. He was proud of his service in the Air Force and served in the U.S. American Legion. Dick was dedicated to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. He was an active member and tended to many tasks and projects at the church.

Richard died unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Carol, of Wood Lake, children Christine (Garrie) Renneke of Wood Lake, Rick (Stacy) Timm of White, SD, Shelly (Tim) Bahn of Wood Lake; grandchildren Brandon Renneke (Brandi), Carter Timm, Payton Timm (Taylor), Trenton (Sierra) Bahn, great-granddaughter Stella, Destiny (Stone) Irvine, great-granddaughter Aurora expected October; siblings Marjean Naab of Belview, Cliff (Carol) Timm of Villard, MN, Elaine Just (Bill), of Annandale, sister-in-law Judy (Floyd) Kumerow of Wabasso, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Carol (Don) Muenchow, brothers-in-law Orlean Naab and Dallas Just and brother-in-law Charles McLagen.

08/17/2025

A private, family funeral service honoring the life of Thomas “Tom” Schmidt, 72, of Cottonwood, will take place at Christ Lutheran Church in Cottonwood. A public visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the church. He will be interred with military honors at Christ Lutheran Cemetery in Cottonwood.

Thomas Rae Schmidt was born on November 15, 1952 in Redwood Falls, Minnesota to LeRoy and Donna (Olson) Schmidt and grew up on a farm south of Wood Lake. Tom was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in rural Wood Lake, attended St. Luke’s Parochial School through 8th grade, and graduated from Wood Lake High School in 1970. After graduating from high school, he worked in the Twin Cities for a period of time and then joined the Navy. Following his service in the military, he returned to Wood Lake to help on the family farm. He was united in marriage to Nancy Fenger in 1974. To this union was born four children Jeff, James, Jon and Tami. Tom married Rhoda Meschke (Laechelt) on June 15, 1996 and they made their home in Cottonwood. Tom’s work career included livestock and grain farming, working at Taylor Lumber, Preuss Farms, Norcraft Companies, Furst-McNess Company and HoffCo. He also worked as a self-employed carpenter and self-employed truck driver (FCE and ADM). Tom loved spending time in conversation with members of the community and those he would meet during their weekend outings. He was a great historian for the family, remembering family history and relationships that many didn’t. Tom was blessed to have his four children and their families living in the same community and cherished the times they could get together.
Tom died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in the Twin Cities following a medical emergency. He is survived by his wife Rhoda; children Jeff (India) Schmidt and their children Easton and Jaela; James Schmidt (Melanie Handeland) and daughter Grace; Jon (Alicia) Schmidt and their children Breckin and Briggs; and Tami (Nathan) Lange and their children Mya, Kace and McKyla, all residing in the Cottonwood area. He is also survived by siblings Keith (Bonnie) Schmidt of Winsted, Larry (Linda) Schmidt of Tacoma, WA, Bonnie (Doug) Morey of Olympia, WA, Susan (Mike) Nordquist of Missoula, MT, Sharon (Kevin) Twomey of Miami, FL, Brad (Pat) Schmidt of Casa Grande, AZ, Greg (Melinda) Schmidt of Wood Lake, and Julie (Ron) Schlenner of Clarkfield. In addition, he is survived by Rhoda’s family Miriam (Larry) Schuler of Granite Falls, Jim (Pam) Laechelt of Eden Prairie, Rachel (Mark) Burgess of Madison Lake and many other relatives and friends. He also leaves behind his “kitty companions” Buddy, Millie and Toby. Tom was preceded in death by his parents LeRoy and Donna Schmidt, parents-in-law Wilfred and Clara Laechelt and grandson Caiden Schmidt in infancy.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent payable to Christ Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 166, Cottonwood, MN 56229

08/13/2025

A graveside service with military honors for Eugene Chapman, 98, of Bloomington, formerly of Echo, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Echo Cemetery.

Eugene died of natural causes at his residence in Bloomington, MN, on Tuesday, August 6, 2025.

08/12/2025

A Celebration of Life service will be held for on Saturday August 16th 2025 from 1:00-2:00 PM, burial from 2:00-3:00pm, luncheon reception from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at St. Mary's Church, 249 East 4th Street, Cottonwood, MN 56229. We invite all who knew and loved Gavin to join us in remembering his remarkable life and legacy.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gavin R. Barooah of Ledgewood, New Jersey, on November 28, 2024, at the age of 19. Gavin's sudden departure leaves an irreplaceable void in the lives of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Gavin was born on October 27, 2005, in Denville, New Jersey, to Himal and Shanda (Baune) Barooah. He graduated from Roxbury High School in 2024, where he made a lasting impact on both his peers and his community.

Known for his vibrant personality, he had an extraordinary ability to make everyone feel welcome and appreciated. His heart was big, his smile perpetual, and his spirit contagious. Gavin's love and support for those around him left a lasting impact on all who knew him. At just 19, he had already touched so many lives - not just as a gifted ice hockey player and captain, but as a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend.

Although Gavin’s physical presence is no longer with us, his memory will live on forever in our hearts.

Gavin is survived by his loving parents, Himal and Shanda (Baune) Barooah; his brothers, Brandon and Ethan Barooah, and his sister-in-law, Jane (Spitnale) Barooah; his grandmother, Debra (Baune) Jones; his uncle, Rumon Barooah, and his wife, Joysree Barooah; his aunt, Pomee Barooah; his aunt, Brittny Volmer, and her husband, Cody Volmer; his uncle, Lance Jones, and his wife Chemroen Jones; as well as several cousins, friends, and teammates who will carry his memory with them always.

With heartfelt gratitude, The Barooah Family.

07/23/2025

Brian Hoffman, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, while under hospice care at the Renville Nursing Home. He has now joined his beloved wife, Mary, who preceded him in death just five months earlier.

Brian was born on November 7, 1945, in Renville County, Minnesota, to Adrian and Margaret Hoffman. He was the youngest of four boys, growing up on the family farm south of Danube alongside his brothers Adrian Jr., Ronald, and Warren.

After graduating from high school, Brian worked installing X-ray machines, a job that took him between Minneapolis and St. Louis. Following the death of his father in 1997, he returned home to farm the land he was raised on and drove truck during the sugar beet harvest—a job he took pride in.

On May 30, 1997, Brian married Mary Jacobs Koop, and together they made their home in the Sacred Heart area. The two enjoyed simple pleasures, especially dining out—Chinese and Mexican restaurants were among their favorites.

Farming and trucking were constants throughout Brian’s life, particularly when it involved John Deere equipment. However, nothing brought him more joy in his later years than visits from his grandson, Adrian, whose presence always lifted his spirits.

Brian is survived by his son, Matthew Hoffman (Benita Patulay), and grandson Adrian Hoffman, all of Wentzville, Missouri, as well as his brother-in-law, Paul “Buck” Jacobs of Montevideo.

In accordance with Brian’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. His cremated remains will be laid to rest with his wife, Mary, at Watson Cemetery in Watson, Minnesota.

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