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Tom Kuehne: The Good Old Days
“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne
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When the ancestors lived in northern were abundant. After getting a sliver in Europe, potatoes your rear, you quickly learned another of must have been life’s lessons. an important part We had a potato planter, which was a of their diet. As machine with two metal traction wheels, a they moved to hitch, a metal bin to carry the potatoes to America, they be planted,ametal shoe to create afurrow still depended on to deposit the potatoes, two disks to close potatoes as the the furrow and rotating knives to reduce largestpartoftheir the potatoes to small chunks for planting. meals. Most of us Our potato field was a little bigger than a remember meat football field. and potatoes as Two types of pests were attracted to our favorite meal, the potato plants. First was grubs, which however Mother bored holes into the potatoes. We had no felt that we needed to eat vegetables to be product to eliminate them. The other was healthy. Eating potatoes came easily, but potato bugs. When they first appeared, we needed to practice eating vegetables they were picked, putin a can and the soft before we learned to really enjoy them. orange ones without a shell were used as
Potatoes were usually stored in the sunfish bait. The rest ofthe pail’s contents cellar below the house. Many cellars had were burned with a little petroleum. The dirt floors and in some cases there were rest of the field was sprayed with DDT, dirt walls too. This exposure to the soil which left no bugs alive. Probably didn’t proved to be the best storage facility. do the people much good either!! Sprouts began to appear in February and We had a potato digger to do the all of those remaining potatoes needed to harvest in the fall. This was usually a be de-sprouted, which required removing two day job, lots of picking, lifting and the sprouts from each individual potato. carrying them down the cellar steps for I remember this job to be dirty and storage. Another job that really felt good unexciting. The number of remaining when itwas over. potatoes in the bins were sufficient to last There was a good feeling knowing another two years, although the potatoes that there was enough food to get you would rot before the following summer through the winter. You also had a little was over. Some of the potatoes would be smile watching the army of sea-gulls sold for $1.50 per 100 pounds. The sales gathering bugs, worms and grubs on the required us to bring the grain scale to the harvested field. It was hard work, but the cellar door and carrying the potatoes up mostimportantmental advantage was that the cellar steps. Those bran gunny sacks youhavenowexercisedyourownpersonal easily contained 100 pounds of potatoes. control ofanotherpartofyourlife. The remaining rather small pile of stored For feedback or story ideas, email potatoeswouldbeenoughtoplantthenew Tom at tom@swanvilleinsurance.com. crop andlastthe family until the new crop If you need help with Health or was available. Life Insurance or for
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Francis H. “Fritz” Uphus
Francis H. “Fritz” Uphus, age 92 of Melrose, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 13, 2020 surrounded by his family at his son and daughterin-law’s home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, August 18 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment was at St. Andrew’s Cemetery in Greenwald.
Francis Uphus was born August 25, 1927 in Greenwald, Minnesota to John and Mary (Bruce) Uphus. He married Marilyn Goerdt on June 17, 1950 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. After their marriage, they lived in So St. Paul where Fritz worked as a livestock buyer. In 1958, he bought his first can milk truck and years laterhe purchased a bulk milk truck. For 13 years,Fritz enjoyeddriving aschoolvanfor Melrose Elementary bringing special needs kids to and from school. He also enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, gardening, looking for agates, digging for crystals in Montana, and most of all, spending time with his family.
He was a member of St. Andrew’s CatholicChurchinGreenwald,St.Michael’s Men’s Society, Knights of Columbus Council #1633,and aformermemberofthe Eagle’s Club in SaukCentre.
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Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Uphus of Melrose; children, Mick (Sharel) Uphus of White Hall, Montana, Etta (Mike) Kraker of Melrose, Toni LeClaire of Melrose, Theresa (Mike) Kortan of Melrose, Anita Spaeth of Greenwald, John Uphus of Melrose, Terry (Rhonda) Uphus of Melrose, Brenda (Jeff) Bailey of Sauk Centre, Paul (Maria) Uphus of Greenwald, Peter (Michelle) Uphus of Sauk Centre, and Danny Uphus of Sauk Centre; 93 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Fritz was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Bertha Loxtercamp; infant daughter, Cynthia Uphus; son-inlaw, Pete LeClaire; five grandchildren, Rebecca LeClaire, Lee Spaeth, Francis Uphus, Ava Fischer, and Cassidy Kraker; brothers, Barney (Clara) Uphus and Eddie (Verena) Uphus; sisters, Irene (Norbert) Wuertz, Marie (Richard) Wenning, Betty (Lee)Schulzetenberg,andJeanette(Vernon) Baltes; 3 infantbrothers; 2 infantsisters.
Serving as casket bearers were Dean Gould, Corey Kraker, Josh LeClaire, Jason Spaeth, Jared Bailey, Shane Uphus, and Anthony Uphus. Serving as cross bearer was Melissa Wanner and scripture bearer was MaraUphus. Pall bearers were Bridgett Fischer and Zach Uphus. Reader was Kayla Werner.
Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
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John William Wenker
John William Wenker of Minneapolis died February 25, 2020 ofnatural causes at his home. A public graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 22 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose. John was born January 29, 1956 in Melrose, Minnesota to Max and June (Kramer) Wenker. Following his graduation fromhighschool,heattendedtheUniversity of Minnesota and received a degree in journalism. He was employed by WCCO television after college. He then worked for Minnesota Senator Dave Durenberger on his election campaign and as Durenberger’s Assistant Press Secretary in Washington, D.C. John also worked for Senator Larry Pressler of South Dakota in those same roles. He then returned to Minnesota and became a professional painter. John retired in 2018. He enjoyed gardening, traveling and living a simple life in retirement. He loved his niece and nephews more than anything in the world.
John is survived by his father Max Wenker of Melrose, brother David of Los Angeles, California, brother M.J. (Paula) Wenker ofHastings and niece and nephews Ben (Tori),Allison and Charles.
Hewasprecededindeathbyhismother June and his brotherStephen.
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Ok Chu “Candy” Klein
Ok Chu “Candy” Klein, age 75 ofHenning, formerly of Sauk Centre, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, August 14, 2020 in Rice, Minnesota after a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial service was held Wednesday, August 19 at the Patton-SchadFuneralHomeinSaukCentre.
Ok Chu Kang was born December 29, 1944 in Sihung-kun, South Korea to Po Un and On Ye (Chong) Kang. On November 7, 1968 she was united in marriage to Thomas Klein in Seoul, South Korea and later divorced. She travelled and resided in several cities throughout the United States and eventually became a resident of Sauk Centre in 1986. Candy moved to St. Cloud in 2002 and then moved to Henning in 2005. ShewasamemberofGoodShepherd Lutheran Church in Henning. Candy did have her roots in Buddhism based on her Korean heritage.
Candy enjoyed playing BINGO, going to the casino, bowling, cooking, playing dice and cards. She was a hard worker and loved spending time with herfamily.
Survivorsincludeherchildren,Suzanne Klein (Rose Schwartz) of Cincinnati, Ohio, Tina Klein (Lee Lodermeier) of Rice, Pamela Klein (Mike Wieczorek) of Little Falls, and Kyongtae “William” Kim of Columbus, Ohio; five grandchildren, Jessica Eberle, Erik Heinze, Olivia Heinze (Brian Flood), Jonathan Klein, and Jordana Petschl; brothers and sisters, Ok Nyo Kang, Chony Kang II, Wang Cha Kang, Ok Cha Kang, Sun Ch’ol Kange, and Ok Kyong Chong.
Candy was preceded in death by her parents.
Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of SaukCentre.
Leo Paul Morgan
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM on Friday, August 21, 2020 at American Lutheran Church in Long Prairie for Leo Morgan of Long Prairie who passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Knute Nelson Short Term Rehab in Alexandria where he had been a resident since July 27. The Rev. Kali Christensen will officiate. The family will greet relatives and friends from 3-5 PM Thursday, August 20, 2020 at American LutheranChurchandwillcontinueonehour prior to services at the church on Friday. Burial will be at11:00AM Monday,August 24, 2020 at the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery in Little Falls.
Leo was born April 5, 1930 in Oriska, ND to Thomas and Sara (Durbin) Morgan. When his older brothers were deployed in the military,he remainedathome to help on the family farm.Aftertwo years he returned to graduate from St. Catherine High School inValley City, North Dakota. He enlisted in the US Navy where he proudly served his country for four years before enrolling in Valley City State Teachers College. While there he met Marge Netland and the couple were married June 30, 1956 in Valley City. Leo taught at various schools in North Dakotafrom1958 to1967 whenatthattime theymovedtoLongPrairie.Hewasateacher andcoachatLong Prairie HighSchool until his retirement in 1992. Leo always enjoyed farming and often went to Iowa and North Dakota to help during harvest. Volunteering at Long Prairie Golfcourse allowed him to continue to be able to drive tractors even in his later years. His passion for golf also kept him very active. Leo was proud ofhis Irish heritage and proud to be anAmerican. His patriotism was evident. It is common knowledge he loved to visit with others and seemed to know someone wherever he went. Above all, Leo loved his family. He especially cherished time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Leo is survived by his wife Marge of 64 years; daughter Karen of Swea City, IA and her daughter Sarah (Shaun) Risse of Alexandria; daughter Kathy (Brent) Davis andtheirsonsMathewandColeofWaconia, MN; son Greg (Nancy) Morgan and their son Tucker of Mission Viejo, CA. Greatgrandchildren Leah and Keegan Risse were special to Leo as they called himPup-Pup.
Hewasprecededindeathbyhisparents, brothers Gerald,Thomas andFrankandone sister Henrietta. One sister-in-law Margaret Morganandonebrother- in-law DonBaxter and his in-lawsArne and JuliaNetland.
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LeRoy J. Kemper
LeRoy J. Kemper, of Melrose, died peacefully on his birthday, August 14, 2020 at the age of 92 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, August 17 at Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose.
LeRoy John Kemper was born August 14, 1928 in Melrose Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to John and Anna (Winters) Kemper. He was born on the farm and lived there his whole life. LeRoy married Kathryn “Kathy” Rien on May 19, 1973 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose.Thecoupledairyfarmeduntiltheir retirement. Even when LeRoy worked as a surveyor for a few years he still milked the cows.
LeRoy was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. He loved to read,collectcoins,andhe hadasweettooth foricecream.LeRoyalsoenjoyedtraveling, especially to Canadato visitrelatives.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Kemper of Melrose; children, Charles (Kathy) Rien of Melrose and Peggy (Paul) Keehr of New York; brother-in-law, Julian Haskamp; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgranddaughter; five nieces and nephews, four great nieces and nephews, and three great-greatnieces and nephews.
LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Kemper; sister, Mary “Mae” Haskamp; and infant brother, John Kemper.
Wayne E. Hoppe
Wayne E. Hoppe, MD, age 73 of Burlington, Colorado, formerly of New Munich, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud,Minnesota. A Graveside Service was held Tuesday, August 18 at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating.
Wayne Eugene Hoppe was born April 8, 1947 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Eugene and Dorine (Krupa) Hoppe. He graduated from Melrose High School, St. Cloud State College for Pre-Med, and then graduated from Medical School at the University ofMinnesota in the Twin Cities. After graduation Wayne moved to Denver, Coloradowherehecompletedhis internship at St. Luke’s Hospital. He then moved to Burlington, Colorado, where he ran his own Medical Clinic and provided care at the Kit Carson Memorial Hospital. Wayne provided care for the community for over fourdecades. He performedawide range of treatments, including delivering over 1,200 babies. He was very generous towards his parents, family, employees, and patients. Wayne was well respected and loved in Burlington. He enjoyed collecting and driving beautiful sports cars.
Survivors include his siblings, Sue (Paul) Tembrock of Sartell, Dan Hoppe of New Munich, Vern Hoppe ofNew Munich, Laurie(Shoichi) SugiyamaofKeller,Texas, and Andy (Laura) Hoppe of Sauk Rapids; and nine nieces and nephews.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Dorine Hoppe; and sister-in-law,June Hoppe.
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Jerome John Bruder
Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, August 14, at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie for Jerome Bruder who died Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie. The Rev. OmarGuanchez officiated.
Jerome was born September 25, 1924 in Long Prairie to Mike and Henrietta (Claseman) Bruder. Jerome was drafted into the Army in May of 1945. While in the service ofour country he drove truck in Korea.Afterhis discharge,Jerome boughta car and went to work in Iowa where he met his life’s partner, Viola Nees. Jerome and Violawere married onAugust28,1950.
Jerome and his loving wife Viola farmed in Iowa for 16 years before moving to Minnesota, where they purchased the currentfarmsteadjustsouthofLongPrairie. He was a farmer for life. Jerome used to do custom grain combining and corn chopping for other farmers as well as take care ofhis owndairyfarm.Inhissparetime,heenjoyed playingcardsandgoingtodances.Traveling was another enjoyment for Jerome and he could tell you every road he had driven and what he had seen along the way. In his later years, he would entertain with stories ofhis early days working for different farmers in Minnesota and North Dakota, as well as doing field work with horses and working on the thrashing crews.
Jerome leaves behind his 6 children; Sandy (Ron) Zigan of Browerville, Alan (Cindy) Bruder of Long Prairie, Steve Bruder of Long Prairie, Mark Bruder of Long Prairie, Kathy (Gordy) Robideau of Princeton, and Rachel (Mark) Poegel of Long Prairie, nine grandchildren and 18 great granchildren; sister, Elaine; brotherin-law,Eugene Holmquistand sister-in-law, Kathy Bruder.
Hewasprecededindeathbyhisparents and wife, Viola; sisters, Lila Friedrichs and Laverne Messer; brotherLaurel Bruder,and brothers-in-law, Art Friedrichs and Dave Messer.
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DELCLAYNAPAYATTHE PUMP 3 17 SKI’S LUMBERYARD 2 9 ½ MIELKE OIL 1 19 SWANVILLE REPAIR 0 7 ½ KAMP’S KORNER 2 8 ½ SPRINGBROOK EXHAUST 3 24 SONNYPETERSONTRUCKING 0 9 LUCKY’S BARAND GRILL 0 6 METTLER’S 0 17 SWANVILLE CONSTRUCTION 1 6 ½ ACORNTURKEYFARMS 3 18 MOORETURKEYFARMS 3 19 HIGH GAME: Dinty Moore and Mike Loxterkamp 72 HIGH SERIES: PAM SUTTON 189
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Linda L. Cross
Linda L. Cross, age 69, of Sauk Centre died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at her home in Sauk Centre,Minnesota. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in SaukCentre. Linda Louise Hagemann was born April 27, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Bernard and Lucella (Becker) Hagemann. On October 11, 1969, she married Richard Cross in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Linda attended high school at St. Margaret’s Academy in Minneapolis. She graduated in 1969 and began working for U.S. Bank Corp doing data base administrative work. The couple lived in Crystal, Minnesota, Fort Benning, Georgia, Fort McCellen, Alabama, and Maple Grove, Minnesota before moving to Sauk Centre on Sauk Lake. Linda enjoyed quilting,puzzle books,fishing,and Bingo.
Survivors includeherhusband,Richard Cross; son, Richard Cross, II (Sara) and her children, Kelsey and Sydney; sisters, Carol (Jim) Hines and Mary (Dave) Madison; Teresa Wheeler and family; and many nieces,nephews,relatives,and friends.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Lucella Hagemann; and brother,Raymond Hagemann.
Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of SaukCentre.
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August 13, 2020: At20:04JamesSayovitz, ofrural Sauk Centre, reported his pontoontrailerwasstolenfromhisyard.Itisbelievedthe trailerwas taken sometime during the overnighthours on 8/12/20.
August 15, 2020: At13:38 John Petron reported that he had struck a power line that crossed County 5 just north of County 30 with farm machinery. No injuries resulted during the incident. Todd County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Long Prairie Fire Departmentand MinnesotaPower.
August 15, 2020: At 20:16 the Todd CountySheriffsOfficetookaburglaryreport at the residence of 27440 County Road 98 Grey Eagle, MN. A cowhide rug and work gloveswerereportedstolen.Anyonewithinformation regarding this case is encouraged to contacttheTodd County Sheriffs Office.
August 15, 2020: At 21:09 the Sauk Centre Police Dept. initiated a pursuit on a vehicle that entered Todd County. Sauk Centre Officers terminated the pursuit due to dangerous conditions. Approximately 30 minutes later the suspect crashed their vehicle at Co. Rd. 2 and Co. Rd. 11 in Kandota Township. The suspect was not being pursued at the time of the crash. The vehicle rolled causing the suspect to be ejected. Deputies located and treated the suspect for injuries until Sauk Centre Ambulance arrived on scene. The suspect was taken to Sauk Centre Hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. Charges are pending in Stearns Co.forthepursuit,DWIanddrugrelatedoffenses. As a result of the incident a rumor hasspreadthattherehadbeenashootingand that law enforcement was still searching for the suspectin the areaofthe crash. There is no active threatto the public andall individualsinvolvedinthematterhavebeenlocated and identified.
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Would You Report?
By Connie Nelson, Hands of Hope Resource Center
We have recently heard some concerns about victims of domestic and sexual violence falsely reporting, so I took some time to do some research and found some interesting statistics to share with you in thatregard.
Studies completed by reputable resources, estimate that less than two per cent of all domestic violence and sexual assault cases are falsely reported. So, if my math serves me correctly, that tells me that ninety-eight percent of victims of these behaviors are making legitimate, truthful reports. One important factor to take into consideration is that nearly seventy percent of all domestic violence incidents and ninety percent of sexual assaults are NEVER reported, and those that come forward have reported that they have been assaulted as many as 35 times prior to making that first report. Fear and intimidation has a tendency to encourage silence. Other factors like fear of retaliation, oflosing theirchildren, housing, and their economic stability play a huge roll, as well as our current pandemic situation. Victimsoftenself-blame,areashamedand are asked why they stayed,or“why didn’t you just leave?” Perhaps we need to be asking the perpetrators of this violence, “Why did you do this?” Sexual assault anddomesticassaultareacts ofpowerand control ofone individual overanother.
The decision to end a relationship with an abusive partner is one ofthe most dangerous and defining decisions that individual will ever make. This person, whethermale orfemale is standing up,often putting themselves, as well as friends and family in added danger. For some it means losing their home, financial stability, transportation, family members, and the listgoes on.
Very rarely is someone reporting an incident of domestic or sexual violence falselyreporting,andthosefewthatdoare trulyaddingtotheharmforrealvictims of these crimes. A false report puts doubt in the minds oflaw enforcement, and prosecutors,resultinginvictimcredibilitybeing questioned. To anyone that has been vic
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Perhaps, as a society we just don’t want to accept that someone we know, a neighbor, friend, or a family member is capable of the violence that has occurred and been reported. Often times when watching a news report of a domestic homicide, we hear the comment, “he/she seemedlikesuchaniceperson.”Wenever know what goes on behind closed doors. This violence is upsetting to our sense of safety and security in our own home and in ourcommunities.
One of the first and most vital comments avictimneeds and wants to hear, is “I believe you.” Contact Hands of Hope Resource Center if you or someone you know is dealing with sexual assault or domestic violence. We are here to listen and offer resources. Our number is 320- 732-2319 or our 24 hour crisis line at 800-682-4547. We can be reached at advocates.handsofhope@gmail.com or you can check out our website at www.handsofhope.netorourFacebookpage as well. Be safe.
Morrison County Sheriff’s Office
August 15, 2020: At approximately 10:39 a.m. received a report of an ATV crashwithinjuries on25thAvenue,southof Balcony Road, approximately three miles south ofSwanville,MN.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, 45-year-old Victor Althaus of Little Falls, MNwas southboundon25thAvenuetesting his ATV. According to Althaus the throttle stuckcausingtheATVtoaccelerate.Althaus was thrown from the ATV and it went into theditch.Althaus was transportedto St. Gabriel’s Hospital by Mayo ClinicAmbulance with unknown injuries.
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Swanville First Response Team and Mayo Clinic Am
Small Business Relief Grant Program
The Todd County Board of Commisdocumentation and where to send the apsioners approved a Small Business Replication. The grants awarded will be up lief Grant Program funded through the to$5,000foreligiblebusinesseswhomeet CARES CRF (Coronavirus ReliefFund). the criteria ofthe application and provide
The grant program is for small busisupporting documentation. nesses directly affected by the MN GovThe application period is from Auernor’s Emergency Executive Orders gust 10, 2020 through August 28, 2020. 20-04 and 20-08 and required to tempoApplications will be reviewed, with grant rarily close. The program is designed to awards approved on September 15th. Apreimburse the costs of business interrupplicantswillbenotifiedoftheirstatusafter tion caused by the required closures. An September15th. application form has been developed and Forquestions regarding the grantproposted on the Todd County website under gram or grant application, please contact the Business Resources page, located at Rick Utech, Todd County Economic Dehttps://www.co.todd.mn.us/business-revelopment Corporation, at 320-732-2128 sources. orby email atrick.utech@co.todd.mn.us.
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