Obituaries 05/09/24
Roger Andersen, 87
Roger Allen Andersen, age 87, of Buffalo, MN, died peacefully on April 30, 2024, after courageously battling dementia for nearly five years.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents; and Donna, his loving wife of 61 years.
Roger is survived his four children, Jory (Robert) Rohlin, Tara (Joel) Partridge, Staci (John) Scherber, and Joel (Sheila) Andersen; his 20 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
Roger served our country as an officer in the Coast Guard prior to embarking on a 30+ year career in the electric power supply industry. After retiring, Roger remained active with multiple construction projects, which included building a 3-car garage completely by himself. Roger also enjoyed diving, swimming, roller skating, working out, and tearing up the dance floor with his wife, Donna, any time jazz music started playing. While hanging out with family and friends, Roger was known to enjoy drinking a good scotch or glass of wine. Roger was always driven to learn new things. As such, he spent a lot of time reading.
Per Roger’s wishes there will be no formal memorial service. Buffalo, MN will be his final resting place.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Charles Landeck, 74
Charles Allen Landeck, age 74, of Rural Buffalo, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital.
He was born in Buffalo, MN, on January 9, 1950.
Chuck was confirmed at Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rockford, MN, on March 22, 1964. His confirmation memory verse was Psalm 46: 1 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
He graduated from Buffalo High School and from college in St. Cloud. Chuck formerly was a math teacher and wrestling coach at Lester Prairie High School from 1974 until 1978 and at Watertown Mayer High School from 1979 until 2010. He retired from coaching wrestling in 1992.
All through the years, Chuck also farmed part-time and after retirement from teaching, he became a full-time farmer. He showed Belted Galloway cattle in both Milwaukee, WI, and Louisville, KY.
On November 16, 1974, Charles A. Landeck and JoEllen C. (Keimig) were joined in holy marriage at Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rockford. God blessed their marriage with two children.
Survived by his wife, JoEllen “Elly” Landeck; children, Nicole (Bradley) Becker and Christopher Landeck; grandchildren Garett, Cody, Samantha, Gavin, Alexis and Levi; great-grandchild, Kira; other relatives and many friends.
Preceded in death by his mother, Vernice R. Landeck; and by his grandmother, Alvina Landeck.
Funeral service for Charles A. “Chuck” Landeck will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rockford, MN. Pastor Michael T. Barlow will officiate.
Visitation will be AT THE CHURCH Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 4-8 P.M. A prayer service will be held Thursday evening at 7 P.M. Further visitation will be held on Friday, one hour prior to services.
Interment at Elmwood Cemetery.
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo served the family. On-line condolences can be made at www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Jeanne Marie O’Malley, age 84, of Buffalo, MN, and formerly of Fifty Lakes, MN, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Morrison County, MN, on November 28, 1939, the daughter of Stephen and Hildegarde (Marshik) Zimney.
Jeanne Zimney and Walter C. O’Malley were united in marriage on September 23, 1961, in Las Vegas, NV.
Jeanne was employed as a bookkeeper for many years at WJON Radio in St. Cloud, MN. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, feeding the birds, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was dedicated to the Catholic faith; church was very important to her, and she often participated in Mass.
Survived by her husband, Walter C. O’Malley; children, Pat (Amy) O’Malley, Sean O’Malley, and Shannon (Ron) Stewart; grandchildren, Kaitlyn O’Malley, Demi Roiland and Delaney O’Malley; Tierney Stewart, Amissa Stewart, Galyna Stewart; Ashlee Ostlund; several great-grandchildren; siblings, Marian Salo, Norm Zimney, Ron (Lila) Zimney, Stephen (Felma) Zimney, Betty Jo Berg, Denise Noga, Dan (Ramona) Zimney, and Barb (Bob) Skluzacek; other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Irene Pennypacker, Donna Zimny, and Johnelle Zimney.
Funeral service for Jeanne O’Malley will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo MN. Visitation will be at the funeral home ONE hour prior to services.
Interment Friday, May 10, 2024, at noon at MN State Veteran’s Cemetery, Camp Ripley, MN.
The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo assisted the family with funeral arrangements. On-line condolences can be made at www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Wilma Wright, 91
Wilma Jane (Schutt) Wright, age 91, of North Oaks, MN, passed away on April 25, 2024.
She was born on August 3, 1932, in Garrison, MN, the daughter of Clarence and Zuzanna Schutt.
On October 25, 1975, Wilma Schutt was united in marriage to Dale A. Wright in New Brighton, MN.
Survived by her loving husband, Dale; son, James C. Stephenson; grandson, Nathan (Megan) Anderson; great-grandchildren, Susie and George; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her seven brothers and sisters; and her daughter, Cathy Stephenson.
A Memorial service for Wilma Wright will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at the Waverly Gardens Assisted Living, 5919 Centerville Road, North Oaks, MN 55127. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Pastor Chuck Knutson will officiate.
Inurnment will be held at Wright Cemetery in Montrose, MN, at a later date.
The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo assisted the family with funeral arrangements. On-line condolences can be made at www.thepetersonchapel.com.
