Obituaries 04/18/24
William Cruikshank, 90
William “Bill” J. Cruikshank, 90, of Maple Lake, MN, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2024, at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, in Maple Lake, with Fr. Kevin Magner as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Charles Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday at the church.
Bill was born February 24, 1934, to William and Pearl (Rachel) Cruikshank at the family farm in rural Maple Lake, where he was raised. He went to Maple Lake Elementary School and High School, graduating in 1952. He then attended Dunwoody Institute and graduated in 1954 with a degree in drafting.
On September 9, 1961, he was united in marriage to Kay Kuhlmann, of Buffalo, MN, at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, where he also received the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation in his youth. St. Timothy’s was important to him. He served on many church committees, including the building committee where he drew up the plans for the adoration chapel, was an usher, and a Eucharistic Minister. He also was a lifelong member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Bill volunteered in other capacities as well, including service as a member of the Maple Lake Lions Club, the Maple Lake School Board, and at the Buffalo wooden toy shop.
He had a distinguished 55-year career in the construction industry. He commuted from Maple Lake to Minneapolis every day of his career. He worked for Paper Calmenson, Gruman Commercial Steel, Witcher Construction, and for the last 26 years of his career, at Kraus-Anderson Construction.
Bill was passionate about his hometown and loved the people of Maple Lake. A former player and manager of the Maple Lake Laker amateur baseball team, he spent numerous hours both pre- and post-retirement in the ballpark as a field and maintenance worker. His wish was to live out his last days with his Maple Lake family, making himself available to help in any way that he could.
Bill loved sports, coaching, and more than anything, watching his children play sports. He never missed a game, whether it was football, basketball, baseball, softball, or volleyball. With five children, that added up to attending countless games over many years.
Surviving him are his wife, Kay; children, Patrick (Tammy), Timothy, Colleen, Thomas (Jennifer), and Cathleen (David) Effertz; nine grandchildren, Jackson, Charles, Jay, Calvin, Jorey, Luke Effertz, Madison Effertz, Zoey Saphir, and Michael Saphir; siblings-in-law, Wayne Dearing, Ann Cruikshank, Janet and Larry Munstenteiger, Gene and Jan Kuhlman, Bob and Sue Kuhlmann; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marilyn Dearing; brother, Robert; and sister-in-law, Sharon Cruikshank.
Bill’s grandchildren will serve as casket bearers. Krista Elsenpeter and Sarah Goelz will provide music for the service. Arrangements entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Maple Lake.
Obituary, Guestbook, Video Tribute, and Funeral Webcast online at www.dingmannfuneral.com.
Deborah Hayes, 76
Deborah Jane Hayes (Debbie), 76, of Naples, FL, entered eternal rest on April 9, 2024. She bravely succumbed to a decade-long battle with dementia. Born in Minneapolis on May 10, 1947, to Earl and Marian Fredrickson; she spent most of her adult life in Montrose, MN. Therein, she worked over 30 years for the School District, was an active volunteer for several different organizations, and a beloved Sunday School Teacher at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Her grandson and greatest joy, AJ, was born in 2015. After which, she relocated to Anoka, MN, to be closer to him. Finally, Debbie joined both her daughters and their families in Florida. She spent her days in the sun and was delighted by the numerous visits from her sisters and friends who traveled south to escape the cold winters.
She is survived by daughters, Sarah (Brian) Childers, Amanda (Alex and AJ) Peterson; sisters, Karen Mason, Jean (Don) Kolstad; brothers-in-law, Marvin Bursch, David Pearson; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Debbie was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Lori Jo, Judy, Chersti; brother-in-law, Chuck; and numerous loved ones.
She was an organ donor and is leaving her cerebrum to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Mayo Clinic with the hope that her contribution can assist in finding a cure for Alzheimer’s/Dementia disease.
In lieu of cards or flowers - the family asks that individuals who wish to express condolences do so by donating to a charity of their choice in Debbie’s name.
A private interment will be held.
Larry Huston, 83
Larry Douglas
Huston, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 8, 2024, in Buffalo, MN. He was born on May 3, 1940, to Clayton and Mildred (Carlson) Huston in Buffalo.
Larry graduated from Buffalo High School in 1958 and served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Following his military service, he attended the William Hood Dunwoody Industrial Institute, where he obtained a technical degree as a machinist.
On March 10, 1962, Larry married Diane Mattson at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo. Together, they raised three children and celebrated a happy 62-year marriage. They lived in a beautiful home on Lake Pulaski, where they created many cherished memories with friends and family.
In 1964, he began his career at General Mills James Ford Bell Research Center in Minneapolis. After 35 years of service, he was honored with the James Ford Bell Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his “significant involvement with virtually every new system or technology that GMI has developed or purchased. Larry is a walking yellow pages, a worldwide resource for both GMI and CPW in a wide range of mechanical and maintenance areas. In addition to his exceptional technical accomplishments, Larry has unparalleled interpersonal skills, with a calm, friendly, and approachable manner that serves as an example to all” as stated in The JFB Journal. In 2000, Larry retired from General Mills.
One of Larry’s greatest joys was flying, and his largest adventure was a 4,600+ mile roundtrip flight to Alaska with his wife in a single-engine Cessna 170 taildragger that he rebuilt himself. He also rebuilt a 1946 Aeronca Champ single-engine plane, stripped down to the frame and ironed back on the fabric. Larry’s children have fond memories of flying with their dad.
Larry and Diane enjoyed traveling, and their most memorable trips were to Italy and Sweden, as well as their multiple winters in Maui. They loved road tripping around the region to watch their grandchildren participate in various sports and musical concerts.
This loving husband, grandpa, and dad is survived by his wife, Diane; son, Chad Huston; son, Ward (Jolene) Huston; daughter, Joell (Scott) Morin; grandchildren, Jacob (Hannah) Huston, Annika Huston, Hanna Morin, and Sofia Morin; sister, Jeanne (Eugene) Dischinger; brother, Donnie (Geraldine) Huston; sister-in-law, Doris Huston; sister-in-law, Diane Huston; sister-in-law, Linda (Joe) Martin; sister-in-law, Mary Mattson; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Larry is preceded in death by parents, Clayton and Mildred Huston; siblings, Chuck Huston, Kenneth Huston, Dale Huston, and Sharon Huston; brother-in-law, Robb Mattson, and brother-in-law, Reed Mattson.
On Thursday, May 2, 2024, a Memorial Service will take place at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo, MN, to honor Larry Huston. The visitation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the service at 11 a.m. The family kindly invites you to join them for lunch after the service.
Memorial contributions are requested to go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Donate now to St. Jude and help kids fighting cancer - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)).
Arvid Klemz, 86
Arvid “Arv” A. Klemz, age 86, of Buffalo, MN, and formerly of Maple Lake, MN (Sugar Lake), was taken home by the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife, Pam, and sister-in-law, Kay, following a long battle with cancer.
He was born on October 4, 1937, in Silver Creek, MN, the son of Arne and Esther (Rieck) Klemz.
He graduated from Annandale High School on June 1, 1955. He enrolled in the Electronics course at Dunwoody and graduated on January 25, 1963. Arv honorably served his country in the United States Air Force.
On June 12, 1982, Arv Klemz was joined in holy marriage to Pamela (Eichten) in Bloomington, MN.
Arv was in sales for many years, but his favorite job was in the Marine Industry delivering new pontoons and boats to customers.
He loved living on Sugar Lake, riding on his John Deere tractor, and taking family and friends on pontoon boat rides.
As his health declined, Arv and Pam decided it was time to sell and move into a townhouse in Buffalo.
Arv enjoyed sitting in his rocking lawn chair watching cars and people go by. Many neighbors joined him for long chats.
Survived by his loving wife of forty-one years, Pam; Peanut (cat); sisters-in-law, Jackie Vance and Kay (Greg) Kitchak; nieces, Lynette Nelson, Tara (Jim) Scaife, Michelle Schneider (fiancé, Delano Henton), and Penny Pirker; nephews, Michael (Teresa) Titus, Scott (Sherri) Titus, Dana (Rosa) Pirker, and Greg (Beverly) Pirker; many great-nieces and great-nephews; great-great-nieces; and great-great nephews; family and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Rozanne Pirker; a sister-in-law, LaDean Titus; brothers-in-law, Phil Pirker, Beecher Vance, and Hank Titus; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Vernon and Ethel Eichten.
A visitation will be held at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 12:00 noon until 3 p.m. Interment with military rites will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Casket bearers will be Michelle Schneider, Delano Henton, Michael Titus, and Scott Titus.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be donated to St. Croix Hospice, Tunnel to Towers, and/or to the American Cancer Society.
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Archie Seashore, 93
Archie D. Seashore, 93, of Eau Claire, WI, formerly of Plymouth, MN, passed away peacefully on April 12.
Archie was born in Buffalo, MN, on December 31, 1930, to Mayme and John Oscar Seashore. His life was filled with family, fishing, hunting, fun, laughs, games, dogs, and home building.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings.
He is survived by and will be greatly missed by his wife of 58 years, Theresa; daughters, Gretchen (Andre) and Cristine (Jerry); and his grandchildren, Connee, Hannah, Max, Iris, Talulah, Stella, and Hazel.
He was blessed with and will be missed by his large, extended family. A celebration of life will be at a later date.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is serving the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.
