Obituaries William F. Massmann

Judith Vos

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held

Wednesday May 3, 2023 at All Saints Catholic Church (St. Mary’s Campus) in Holdingford, for Judith Vos, age 75 of Grey Eagle, who passed on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Reverend Gregory Mastey officiated. Burial took place in the parish cemetery.

Judi was born on June 24, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI to Fred and Dorothy (Nelson) Buehler. She graduated from high school in La Mirada, California before earning a Bachelors of Arts in education. Judi married James Vos on February 12, 1966 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in La Habra, California. She was an active member of the Daughters of Isabella and Christian Women.

She enjoyed sewing, reading, and cooking, but what she treasured most was riding on the back of James motorcycle and spending time with her family.

Judi is survived by her loving husband, James; children, James Vos, Jr. of St. Cloud; Kimberly (Steven) Beery of Rochester; Christopher (Sandra) Vos of Gilbert, AZ; and David (Nicole) Vos of Sartell; son-in-law, Jason Quinn of Winona; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild on the way; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Laurel Quinn in 2021; brothers, Donald Buehler and John Buehler.

Bernadine A. Waldorf

Bernadine

William F. “Bill” Massmann, age 83 of Melrose, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the CentraCare Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, April 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Arockiya Newton officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Melrose with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.

William Felix Massmann was born on June 27, 1939, and was one of ten children born to Felix and Elizabeth (Eickoff) Massmann in New Munich, Minnesota. Bill grew up on the family farm. A few years after graduating from Melrose High School, Bill joined the army and served for two years. After service, Bill worked at DeZurik in Sartell, and then worked as a mail carrier at the Melrose Post office for over 35 years.

Bill married Karen (Kemper) on July 29, 1967 and they had four children. They raised their children on a hobby farm in Melrose. Bill retired from the Post Office in 1999. He enjoyed farming, playing cards with friends, watching sports, listening to old-time music and spending time with his grandchildren. Bill enjoyed joking around with everyone he knew and his sense of humor will be greatly missed.

Bill was an usher at St. Mary’s Church, and a member of the Board of Education for St. Mary’s School. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Honor Guard. He enjoyed volunteering at the Melrose Food Shelf with his wife, Karen.

Survivors include his wife, Karen of Melrose; children, Cindy Massmann (Mike) of Champlin, Paul Massmann (Howard) of Minneapolis, Brian Massmann of Melrose, and John (Melissa) Massmann of Albany; grandchildren, Dakota Massmann (Jade) of Melrose, Adrian Massmann (Haley) of Freeport, Emmett Massmann of Melrose, Ryan Massmann of Albany, and Hailey Massmann of Albany; one great-grandchild, Colt Massmann, and another great-grandchild expected in July; brothers and sister, Fred (Beatrice) Massmann of Sauk Centre, Hugo (Virginia) Massmann of Melrose, and Mary (Clem) Kremers of Rockville; and many nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sandra Massmann, Jeanette Hoeschen, and Joan Weyer; and brothers, Julius, Godfrey, and Clarus “Larry” Massmann.

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

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A. “Bernie” Waldorf, age 84 of Upsala, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 27 at Upsala Senior Living in Upsala, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 4 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. David Grundman officiating. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, Minnesota.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Thursday at the church in Freeport.

Bernie was born in Little Falls, MN to John and Julia (Biermaier) Riemer on August 23, 1938. She was the youngest of nine children. She graduated from Little Falls High School in 1956. Bernie was enrolled in nurses training at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls and continued her training at Miller Hospital in St. Paul. She married Eugene Waldorf on April 25, 1959, in Little Falls, MN. In addition to partnering with her husband in raising their six children, Bernie worked in administrative jobs at Honeywell Corporation and the National Marrow Donor Program. She received her Associate of Arts degree in Interior Design from Lakewood Community College and held positions at Boldt Paint and Wallcoverings and Ethan Allen.

For sixteen years, Bernie supported Gene in his political career in the Minnesota State House of Representatives and later, Minnesota State Senate. Among many things, Bernie had a knack for remembering faces and names and providing hospitality for groups on multiple occasions.

Bernie was a voracious reader, enjoyed sewing, quilting, interior decorating and getting to know her neighbors. She loved to travel and enjoyed participation with Gene in the Mississippi River Road Commission. She liked to golf, play cards and appreciated family weddings where she and Gene danced the night away. In a stance of enduring hopefulness, Bernie never chose to “scratch her Yahtzee." As a young mother, Bernie sewed costumes for school programs and taught Girl Scouts how to sew and cook. In later years, she gifted her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with handmade quilts.

Bernie’s community service included volunteer work at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (Minneapolis), St. Casimir’s Catholic Church (St. Paul) and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (Grey Eagle). Her many roles included trustee, parish council member, faith formation instructor, lector and Eucharistic Minister. Gene and Bernie also designed and sewed seasonal liturgical banners that hang in St. Joseph’s Church in Grey Eagle. Early in their married life, Bernie and Gene were involved with Cursillo; throughout their lives the two imparted their love of God and responsibility to serve with their children, extended family, and others. For many years, Bernie and Gene traveled the U.S., speaking in Catholic parishes about Sacrificial Giving.

Along with Gene, Bernie was active with the Big Birch Lake Association (BBLA), including putting out loon nests and checking for invasive species on the lake. In 2019, the two received the BBLA Friends of the Lake Award for their 27 years of service to the organization. When they weren’t involved in BBLA activities, Bernie and Gene enjoyed sailing and swimming at Big Birch, meals at the Double R with friends and family and entertaining guests at the lake.

Bernie is survived by her six children, Jeanne (Dean) Peterson of Upsala, Paul (Barb) Waldorf of Oakdale, Sr. Bridget Waldorf, SSND of Dallas, Texas, Renee (Jody) King of Sartell, John (Katie) Waldorf of Sunrise, and David Waldorf of Minneapolis; 14 grandchildren, Curt (Lisa) Peterson, Matt (Lauren) Peterson, Christy (Adam) Wehlage, Anna (Tyler) Wolbeck, Amy Waldorf (Charles Sweigert), Greg (Maddi) Waldorf, Megan Waldorf, Elizabeth Waldorf, Joshua Waldorf, Joanna Waldorf, Ben Waldorf, Anthony King, Zachary King, and Samantha King; 12 great-grandchildren, Addie, Milo, Oliver, Emmett, Hazel, Rohan, Luetta, Phoebe, Jack, Charlie, Calvin and Charles; brother and sisters, Betty Plumer of Oklahoma, Dorothy Feakes of Forsyth, Montana, Fred (Jean) Riemer of Phoenix, Arizona, and Jeanette (Lester) Kotula of St. Paul, and many other relatives.

Bernie was preceded in death by her husband, Gene on February 29, 2020; parents, John and Julia Riemer; brothers and sisters, Joseph and his wife, Beverly Riemer, Christine and her husband, Dan Brown, Tom and his wife, Marge Riemer, Longinous (Lon) and her brothers-in-law, Glenn Feakes and Harold Plumer; and many other beloved extended family members.

Memorials are preferred to Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL).

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Freeport.

Donald P. “Don” Zemler

Donald P.

“Don” Zemler, age 73 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2023, after a three-year battle with multiple myeloma.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 5 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Greg Paffel officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the PattonSchad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. Parish prayers will be held at 6:15 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Donald Paul Zemler was born February 2, 1950 in Fulda, Minnesota, to Herman and Agnes (Baechler) Zemler. Don grew up on the farm –milking cows and growing potatoes – with his ten brothers and sisters. He graduated from Fulda High School in 1969 and furthered his education at Southwest State University, earning his teaching degree in 1973. He was united in marriage to Marsha Neidecker on July 19, 1975 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota.

Soon after their marriage, Don and Marsha settled in Bellingham, Minnesota, where Don taught high school math and coached football and baseball. In 1981, they moved to Sauk Centre, where Don taught geometry, trigonometry, and computer science until retiring in 2007. He was an active leader and negotiator with his union, the Minnesota Education Association. A muchloved coach of girl’s volleyball and then the founding coach of Sauk Centre’s girls softball program, Don and Marsha led their team to the state tournament in 1999. During summers, Don worked as a crop adjuster, and following his retirement from teaching, became an year-round adjuster and claims auditor for RCIS/Zurich. He found great fulfillment in checking out crops and visiting farmers around Minnesota - and even traveling to Nebraska and Texas - and in teaching skills to newer adjustors.

Don’s greatest joys were his children and grandchildren. He loved puzzles and card games. He was often found in the backyard, playing football or softball with the kids. An avid outdoorsman, summers were spent at the lake fishing. Every fall, he looked forward to hunting season, and had special memories of times with his brothers, nephews, sons, neighbor boys, and grandsons going after pheasants, ducks, turkeys, and most importantly deer. Even as his health was declining, he was proud to bring home his largest buck ever in 2021.

Survivors include his wife, Marsha Zemler of Sauk Centre; children, Marie (Sherman) Zemler Wu of Boston, Massachusetts, Matthew (Ingrid) Zemler, Sr. of Duluth, and David (Hnou) Zemler of Saint Paul; grandchildren, Ryah (Miryah), Elliot, and Tilly (Matilde) Zemler Wu, and Matthew, Jr., Jasper, and Crosby Zemler; brothers and sisters, Sr. Rosemary Zemler of Rochester; Rita (Dale) Bunkers of Chester, South Dakota, Richard (Irene) Zemler of Laverne, and Maggie Heath of Rochester; and many nieces and nephews.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Edward (Elaine) Zemler, Joan (Herb) Remiger, Fred (Diane) Zemler, Tom Zemler, Jim (Jeni) Zemler, and Barb Bunkers; and brother-inlaw, Calvin Heath.

Memorials are preferred.

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

Orianna Barthel

Orianna Marie was born on September 10, 1935, the daughter of Ora and Hattie (Eggerth) Mabry of Minneapolis, Minnesota. On November 10, 1951, Orianna married Pete Barthel. Their union was blessed with three children: Richard "Junior", Robert "Bob" and Marilyn "Punk".

While the kids were little, Orianna, volunteered her time as a den mother for cub scouts and engaged with the kids of the 4H group. She would join the ladies at the St. Ann’s mission. She enjoyed being a member of the VFW and legion auxiliary, the church kitchen clans, and having coffee with friends. Her garden and flower beds were always bountiful with beautiful things. Orianna and Pete spent many years wintering in Texas meeting new people along the way and getting away from the Minnesota winters. Orianna loved kids! Being a grandma was the best. She spent many hours with her grandkids and others being the babysitter, making memories to last a lifetime. After her grandkids got older, Orianna started her own catering business. She would spend the next 17 years preparing meals for various events and gatherings. Her cooking and baking skills were outstanding, and “you name it she could make it” was her trade.

Orianna loved most of all being around her family and friends. She always had an open-door policy, even when the kids were younger, many friends and family would trickle through the door “Pull up a chair” and a hot meal could be in front of you in minutes, with a pillow and made bed to rest your head on later if you needed it. She was a generous and loving woman, who loved to spoil others.

On April 13, 2023, Orianna took her last breath here on earth and entered heaven. She was welcomed there by her husband of 66 ½ years, Richard “Pete” Barthel Sr.; son, Robert; parents, Ora and Hattie Mabry; siblings, Arlan Mabry, Kathleen Horn, Marilyn Lynch, Alton Mabry, and Gerald Mabry; son-in-law, Jim Proell.

She leaves behind her children, Richard “JR” (Betty) Barthel, Marilyn Proell, and daughter-inlaw, Cathy Barthel; seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; six plus one on the way great-great-grandchildren; and many friends along the way.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the St. Mary’s of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie, Minnesota at 11:00 AM. Visitation will take place that day one hour prior to the mass. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Arrangements are with Iten Funeral Home.

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