“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne

Making Hay

Making hay was a truly memorable time. For those of us who have had the opportunity to stand outside and smell the really great smell of freshly made alfalfa hay, it brings back fond memories.

Some of these fond memories include the reality of a lot of hot weather and hard work.

Haying was done primarily during midsummer. It usually involved temperatures in the high 80’s or into the 90’s. So that one could have the driest hay, it was baled in the hot sun. We would pick the bales off of the bale chute and stack them 5 layers high and 20 bales wide on the hay rack—100 bales to a load. They were then pulled back to the barn where they were unloaded on an auger and sent up to the hay barn or unloaded and stacked in the hay shed. The most hay we ever harvested in one day was 1100 bales. When one considers that the bales weighed about 50 pounds each, were picked up and loaded on the rack, picked up and unloaded from the rack and were then picked up and stacked in the barns, you will imagine on a 1000 bale day, moving the bales three times, there was 75 tons of hay moved that day. It made for strong backs.

The full sunshine on the hay racks made you sweat, but the heat in the barns was more intense. The barns did not have much ventilation, along with the heat created by the freshly baled hay, usually created a temperature in excess of 100. The sun really beat down on the barn roofs and the dust and small bugs really made one itch.

Those hay-making days actually made you feel good. First, because you could admire all the hay you had made and appreciate the economic value of your work. Secondly, you felt good because the hay was made and you could quit.

In my time on the farm we usually had two crops of hay and if the weather was perfect for growing and harvesting hay, you may be able to harvest three crops. The third crop was usually very small and immature, making it ideal for feed for younger calves.

Today hay is harvested with machines, blown into silos or plastic baggies. Human handling has been greatly reduced or in some cases totally eliminated. Instead of two crops or maybe three, today’s farmers harvest four and maybe five crops per year, doing the harvesting when the hay is less mature, which increases the feed value to the cattle. Some bales are still made, but they are 600 or more pounds, which eliminates the human handling.

Making hay today seems to be a lot more fun and a lot less sweat.

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From the Desk of Pastor Bruce

One of the texts I read for my devotions this morning was Romans 12. There are a couple of things that I was reminded of and how we are to act. First of all, Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Now, I don’t have to say very much on how the world thinks and acts. But what is interesting here is that even though we live in this world we are to be “transformed” by the renewing of our minds. This of course is talking about pleasing God in everything you do, investing time every day to understanding who God is, “Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is."

Then, Romans 12:17-19 “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.” Repaying evil for evil; so many times, our world revolves around the bad that happened to me, or the bad someone else did to me, so we do bad in return. I have a Newtons cradle in my office specifically for counseling. People come in to ask advice on the behavior of other people and how they ought to respond. So, I pull that out and pull back a ball bearing and let it go. In reaction to that the opposite ball bearing is sent in the opposite direction. Newton’s third law: the law of action and reaction says “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” This is how the world responds.

Verse 19 says “Do not take revenge… but leave room for God’s wrath." Most people act as though they are the servants of God and take revenge on God’s behalf. This is not how we see Jesus responding. Please listen! If you respond negatively, you will get a negative response. If you respond positively, you will get a positive response.

Transform your minds friends, and let God take care of you!

-Pastor Bruce Miller from Swanville Bible Church, 320-547-2916

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Obituaries

Edmund Joseph Duevel

Edmund

“Eddie” Joseph Duevel, age 92 of Sauk Centre, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am Friday June 23, 2023 at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Fr. Mark Botzet officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery after the service. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 am Friday at the church.

Edmund “Eddie” Joseph Duevel was born March 19, 1931 in Melrose, Minnesota to Joseph, Sr. and Helen (Schmidt) Duevel. Eddie served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959 and was stationed in Germany. Upon his return, he was a self-employed can and bulk milk truck driver for the Sauk Centre Creamery. He married Mary Jane Zimmermann on May 5, 1962 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. In 1966, Eddie and Mary Jane purchased a dairy farm five miles south of Sauk Centre. Eddie had a passion for farming and enjoyed every aspect of it. He never really retired. Once his two sons took over the farm, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and going to the Sauk Centre Truck Stop almost every morning for coffee. He continued helping his sons on the farm until the last few years. Eddie was a member of St Paul’s Catholic Church and Catholic United Financial.

He is survived by his four children, Robert of Oakdale, Mary Kay (Mike) of Lakeville, John of Sauk Centre, and Thomas of Sauk Centre; grandchildren, Caroline, Claire and Matthew O’Connor; sister, Lorraine Schmidt; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Eddie was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jane, parents; brothers, Ervin, Joseph and Jerome Duevel and sister, Bernice Kuefler.

Memorials to St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Masses, or donor’s choice.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral and Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

Linda Wershing

Linda Wershing of Grey Eagle, MN, passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on the night of Monday, May 29, 2023 with son, Andy and a dear friend by her side.

Linda was born on March 31, 1950 to Howard and Viola Helmeke. She grew up in southwest Minneapolis and attended Washburn Senior High School. Linda graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 1972.

After graduation, she moved to Grey Eagle, MN and taught as an elementary school teacher for 39 years with the majority of those years teaching 2nd grade. Even after decades of teaching, she continued her lifelong dedication to educating in the “Foster Grandparent” program.

In her free time, when not teaching or being a Mom, Linda spent loving her many pets, cats and dogs alike. She enjoyed getting her hands in the dirt gardening and planting flowers, watching the birds, and looking for signs of the passing seasons. All of which she kept beautifully logged in many, many journals.

Linda also sang in several choirs, was an active member on multiple community boards, a bowling team, and also dabbled in theater.

She travelled with friends and had the pleasure of chaperoning band trips.

After retirement in 2011, Linda was blessed with the joys of being a grandparent to Allie, which led her on many road trips to beloved Boulder, CO.

A strong faith and positive outlook guided her through life with its many joys and sorrows, along with her courageous battle with cancer.

She will be deeply missed by her children, son, Andrew Seifert, daughter, Nicole Griffin, son-in-law, Curtis Griffin, and granddaughter, Allie Griffin.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Viola Helmeke, sister Carole, the children’s Dad, John Seifert, daughter-in-law, Michele, and dear friend, James Molkenthin.

A private ceremony will be held on June 10th. If you wish to support the family please contribute to Linda Wershing Memorial Fund at the Magnifi Financial Credit Union of Central Minnesota.

James J. "Jim" Felling

James J. "Jim"

Felling, age 76 of Sauk Centre, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

James was born in St. Paul, MN.

After graduating from Mechanic Arts High School, in St. Paul, he was proud to have served in Vietnam (196668). One of his treasured accomplishments was to earn two Purple Hearts and several other service medals: Army Good Conduct; Vietnam Service Medal w/three Bronze Service Stars; Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge; Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross. Jim was a talented musician, known for Elvis renditions, performed with regional bands in the 70’s and 80’s, most notably the “Facts of Five” and “Roving Gamblers." Later, he moved to Sauk Centre and resided on Sauk Lake.

Jim was known to many as “Mr. Lucky." He was a firearm enthusiast, enjoyed spending time with friends, running into the Felling and Walz relatives, feeding the Mallards, playing ball with the dog, constantly making home improvements and shopping. Jim had the highest regard for the Police Officers in town and was proud to know all their names. There wasn’t anything Jim and his meticulous self could not fix; his way was always the ‘right way’. He was talented in many areas: Makita Sales Representative, Optical Lab Technician, Professional Locksmithing, and sold cars/campers. Jim enjoyed sharing his musical talents by hosting Karaoke at several establishments in town.

He was a proud patriot and loved his country. If anyone had conversation with Jim, his passion was clearly evident. Jim served as Finance Officer in the Little Sauk Legion, Post 417 and continued his involvement and promoter of the Legion until his passing. He enjoyed creating and maintaining the Legion website and assisting the Legion and Auxiliary with their projects. He enjoyed computer technology and being asked by TJ to create/burn the CD for the Sauk Centre Girls’ Softball Team and maintaining the Diamond Point Website. Jim enjoyed singing with son, Tony, spending time with friends and relatives on the lake, boating, Poker Walks with the ‘group’, live music, dining out, late hour runs for ice cream, Harley, travel, people watching and following his grandsons many sports activities and their other achievements. Jim was accomplished having survived Vietnam and Quadruple surgery.

Jim is survived by his children, Anthony James (Becky) Felling of White Bear Lake, Nicole Ann Marie (Chris) Nelsen of Mound, and Robert James (Kristin) Thompson of Oakdale; grandchildren, Austin, Ethan, Gage, Jude, Valerie, Lauren, Samantha, Isaac, and Makayla; sister, Kathy (Dave) Jackson of San Angelo, Texas; niece, Kristine (Mack) Roller; nephew, James (Trina) Jackson; and fiance, Gail Rosenow and her children, Andre, Ken (Sierra) Tate. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Martha Felling; and nephew, Gary Jackson.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

David W. “Dave” Lind

“Dave” Lind, age 76 of Sauk Centre, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, June 6 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Inurnment was in the parish cemetery.

David Wallace Lind was born April 9, 1947 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Wallace and Eleanore (Luniewski) Lind. He graduated from DeLaSalle High School and furthered his education at St. Cloud State University. He was united in marriage to Susan Hain on November 28, 1969 at St. Bridget’s Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dave worked as a Hennepin County Deputy Sheriff in Hennepin County for 26 years, retiring on September 30, 1999.

He was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Dave enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling, volunteering, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Sue Lind of Sauk Centre; children, Jennifer (Chris) Bauer of Morrison, Colorado, Joseph Lind of Sauk Centre; and Ann Lind of South Lake Tahoe, California; brother and sisters, Lois (Jim) Grill of Burnsville, Diane (Steve) Busby of Robbinsdale, Marianne (Ken) Poohachoff of South Lake Tahoe, California, and Robert (Jean) Lind of Robbinsdale; and brother-in-law, Mike Duffey of Plymouth.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Judy Duffey.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral and Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

Ronald Steinhofer

Ronald Steinhofer, age 69, of Sauk Rapids, passed away June 4, 2023. He was born October 24, 1953 in Melrose, MN and later graduated from Melrose High School. Ron married Darlene Hjort October 2, 1976. He worked for many years at Electrolux in St. Cloud.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Darlene of Sauk Rapids; children, Lisa (Jeff) of Sauk Rapids and Travis (Tonya) of Rapid City, SD; mother, Shirley of Melrose; siblings, Ken (Alice) of Cold Spring, Alice (Rick) of Long Prairie, Carol (Matt) of Albany, Diane of Melrose, Sharon (Eugene) of Albany and Tom of Cannon Falls.

He was preceded in death by his father, Norbert.

A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home, Milaca.

Dorothy Lindner

Dorothy Amelia Lindner was born on June 29, 1933 in McLeod County, Rich Valley Township, the daughter of John and Mabel Kucera (Osmek). She attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Silver Lake, Minnesota, and one year in Silver Lake Public School 9th grade. Dorothy left home and went to work for a family near Waconia, Minnesota.

It was in Waconia that Dorothy met and married Florian Lindner on September 10, 1953 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota. Three children were born to this union, Linda, Barbara and Donna, seven grandchildren, 16 greatgrandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren.

Dorothy and her husband lived in Maple Lake, and she worked for Stearns Sewing Factory and also as head cook in a restaurant. Dorothy went back to school and earned a GED. Later she went back to school and learned how to be a nurse’s assistant. Florian and Dorothy’s youngest daughter Donna moved to Grants Pass, Oregon and shortly thereafter Dorothy and her husband moved to Cave Junction, Oregon and she worked at a nursing home and also home care.

Dorothy and Florian became members of the Sub-ordinate Oregon Grange and the Oregon State Grange. Dorothy loved to travel around the country with her husband. In 1995 they moved back to Minnesota and purchased a home in Evansville. After living there for 10 years they sold their home and moved to the Swanville apartments and from there to Village View Apartments in Grey Eagle, Minnesota.

Dorothy A. Lindner, age 89 of Alexandria, died on Monday, May 29, 2023 at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls, MN. Dorothy is survived by her daughters; Barb Zupan (Joe Schmidt), Evansville, Minnesota; Donna (Larry) Hadsell, Grants Pass, Oregon; 16 grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren; Robert, Michael, Kristie, Amanda, Chris, Colin, and Shaun; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Gladys Casey; brother, John J. Kucera.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Florian; daughter, Linda (Van) Rioux, granddaughter Heidi Sturges, grandsons Cory Sturges and Leslie Petterson, son-in-law Duane Zupan and sisters, Delores Goerke, Sophie Schade, and Katherine Blausen.

Memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville, Minnesota on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 11 AM. Burial at the church cemetery.

Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home.