All Obituaries
Paul Olson Wayzata
Was born on April 7, 1940 in Minneapolis to Bertil and Ruth (Roel) Olson. Paul graduated from West High School in 1958. He was a third-generation shared owner of Minneapolis Floral, a family business, along with his brother Larry.
Paul married Marthann Ziemer in 1974 and they were blessed with a son, Andrew and daughter Amy, also four beautiful grandchildren.
He was a member of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church and attended Ridgewood and Christ Presbyterian Church. Paul was a 61-year...
Was born on April 7, 1940 in Minneapolis to Bertil and Ruth (Roel) Olson. Paul graduated from West High School in 1958. He was a third-generation shared owner of Minneapolis Floral, a family...
Dorothy Rand Wayzata
Dorothy Kreimer Rand
Passed away peacefully on October 13, 2021 in Wayzata, MN. Born October 11, 1930 in Bluffton, MN, and formerly of Stillwater and North Oaks.
Growing up on a farm, Dorothy, like her siblings, knew hard physical work from a very young age. She was primarily responsible for inside chores, including cleaning, washing dishes, and as the fourth-oldest of nine children, watching the younger children. While she excelled at these tasks, she yearned for the big city....
Dorothy Kreimer Rand
Passed away peacefully on October 13, 2021 in Wayzata, MN. Born October 11, 1930 in Bluffton, MN, and formerly of Stillwater and North Oaks.
Growing up on a farm,...
JoAnne Sisk Plymouth
JoAnne Marie Sisk (Gates), 77 of Plymouth, MN passed unexpectedly in her home on October 13th, 2021. JoAnne was born in Chicago, Illinois to Francis and Antoinette Gates, the oldest of two girls. She graduated from Notre Dame High School for Girls in 1962. At a co-ed dance with Saint Patrick High School, she met her future husband, Jerry Sisk. They married September 11, 1965 and began their story. JoAnne was a great mother and kept the family household in line. She joined Jerry to work at...
JoAnne Marie Sisk (Gates), 77 of Plymouth, MN passed unexpectedly in her home on October 13th, 2021. JoAnne was born in Chicago, Illinois to Francis and Antoinette Gates, the oldest of two girls....
Judith Eilertsen Spring Park
Judith Bennett Eilertsen, 93, of Spring Park, Minnesota, died on October 11, 2021. Born in Scobey, Montana, near her father’s wheat ranch, she carried the happy memories of summers on Rock Creek in Deer Lodge along with the mountains, rushing waters and wheatfields of Montana throughout her life.
Judy moved from Montana to Oregon to the East Coast to Minnesota and beyond with grace and determination, always ready for a new adventure. Dancer, actress and spiritual seeker, she was...
Judith Bennett Eilertsen, 93, of Spring Park, Minnesota, died on October 11, 2021. Born in Scobey, Montana, near her father’s wheat ranch, she carried the happy memories of summers on Rock...
Kurt Retzler Wayzata
Kurt Egon Retzler, 94, of Wayzata, MN, passed away on October 3rd, 2021. Preceded in death by his loving parents Joseph J. and Melinda Retzler, brother Ortwin, and first wife Rali Retzler.
During WWII, at the age of 17, Kurt and seven friends had to flee Betschkerek, Yugoslavia, in order to avoid Nazi conscription and incoming communist troops. They escaped via foot, bicycle, and by talking the captain of a barge (transporting...
Kurt Egon Retzler, 94, of Wayzata, MN, passed away on October 3rd, 2021. Preceded in death by his loving parents Joseph J. and Melinda Retzler, brother Ortwin, and first...
Susan Jerde Maple Plain
On Wednesday September 29th, 2021 at the age of 67, the world said goodbye to Susan “Susie” Jerde. She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore and mother, Patricia. She was survived by her loving wife, Diana West, step daughter, Felicia Teska, brothers, Douglas, Kevin, and Scott, and her three furry children, Dauber, Girlfriend, and Donald. She had tremendous love for her nieces and nephews, and spent countless hours trying to shape and mold them as best she...
On Wednesday September 29th, 2021 at the age of 67, the world said goodbye to Susan “Susie” Jerde. She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore and mother, Patricia....
Kenneth Bernard Wayzata
Bernard, Kenneth
Age 96 of Wayzata, MN Born August 2, 1925. Went home to be with his Lord and Savior September 17, 2021.
Kenneth Bernard, a man who loved God, his family and his country was the third of five children born to George and Mary Bernard on a farm near Eagle Grove, Iowa. His growing up years were spent with aunts and uncles, lots of cousins and school friends.
He had an entrepreneurial spirit at a young age running a dance hall business with his...
Bernard, Kenneth
Age 96 of Wayzata, MN Born August 2, 1925. Went home to be with his Lord and Savior September 17, 2021.
Kenneth Bernard, a man who loved God, his family and his...
Walter Barry Jr. Deephaven
Walter Richard Barry, Jr.
Departed this life on September 16, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at their home in Wayzata, MN. He was born April 24, 1933 in Minneapolis to Geraldine Dunne and Walter R. Barry, Sr and had an older sister, Elizabeth, and two younger brothers, Ed and Tom. Walter grew up on Lake Minnetonka where he enjoyed the camaraderie and freedom of lake life with pals who have become old friends, developed his catholic faith at St. Therese...
Walter Richard Barry, Jr.
Departed this life on September 16, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at their home in Wayzata, MN. He was born April 24, 1933 in Minneapolis to...
Nancy Thorp Wayzata
Thorp, Nancy Mae (Hoel)
August 21, 1930 - September 13 2021
Nancy Hoel Thorp age 91, of Deephaven passed away peacefully Monday, September 13th.
She was a graduate of Washburn High School and Carleton College. She and her husband Ralph were married for 58 years until Ralph’s death in 2013. Nancy was an entrepreneur and started her own travel and convention business while living in Madison and then became a successful real estate agent with...
Thorp, Nancy Mae (Hoel)
August 21, 1930 - September 13 2021
Nancy Hoel Thorp age 91, of Deephaven passed away peacefully Monday, September 13th.
She was a graduate of...
James Burnett Minneapolis
Burnett, James H. (Pops, Jim)
Age 85, passed away Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 with his daughters by his side. Preceded in death by wife Mary Jo (G-Jo), parents, sister and nephew. Survived by daughters Carrie (Dave) Kuehl and Amie (Laura) Burnett; Grandchildren Winnefred (Alex Mandel), Maxwell, and Molly Kuehl; many other relatives, chosen family, and friends. Loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Co-owner of The Elegant X in Wayzata, he continued to share his fashion...
Burnett, James H. (Pops, Jim)
Age 85, passed away Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 with his daughters by his side. Preceded in death by wife Mary Jo (G-Jo), parents, sister and nephew. Survived by...
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