Obituaries 12/19/19

Charles Bergstrom, 78

Charles Edward Bergstrom, age 78, of Shoreview,  (formerly of Buffalo) died at his home on Friday, December 13, 2019.

Charles Edward Bergstrom was born October 10, 1941 in the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, to Edward and Ruth (Gilberg) Bergstrom. He lived in Camden Station (now Brooklyn Park) until age twelve. He attended Berg and Benson grade schools and attended seventh grade at Anoka High School. After moving to Buffalo, in August 1954, he graduated from Buffalo High School in 1959.

“Chuck” was drafted into the US Army in 1964 and after basic training in Missouri, he served in Fort Riley, KS and in Vietnam, and also visited several other countries. Chuck, a Spec. E-5 served as a helicopter parts specialist.

On November 17, 1966, he married Coralyn Virginia Florell at the First Baptist Church in Sioux Falls, SD. He had just received three speeding tickets, so Coralyn drove as they eloped, stopping in Pipestone, to ask his sister, Muriel and husband, Pete to stand up for them. God blessed them with two wonderful daughters.

Chuck worked for his dad in the farm implement business and eventually bought the business, originally with his brother, Doug in the 1970’s. Chuck liquidated the farm store in 1994. After taking a year off, he worked for Long Lake Tractor, and after they closed in 2000, he worked part-time as a driver for an auto parts store.

Chuck and Coralyn, in their first thirty-three years together, moved a total of nine times, always thinking of a home more suitable for their current needs. In 2015, they moved to Shoreview, to be closer to their daughters and their families.

Chuck gave his heart to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at the age of twelve, but was not always a perfect Christian. In the years of retirement, his desire to serve his Lord and Savior increased significantly. Though most of his years he served at Buffalo Evangelical Covenant Church, he and Coralyn started attending a monthly hymn sing at a small country church and became involved serving at other churches as well.

Chuck has also enjoyed water sports, friends, travel, hymn sings, and best of all his children and grandchildren and loved to plan fun events with them.

Chuck is survived by: his loving wife, Coralyn; daughters, Lisa (Erik) Lovdahl of Falcon Heights, and Emily (Rob) Stigney of Vadnais Heights; grandchildren, Jessalyn (Derrick) Benner, Bo and Nick Lovdahl, and Ty and Cal Stigney; sister, Muriel Lindquist of Buffalo; brothers, Douglas (Judy) Bergstrom of Buffalo, Donald (Debi) Bergstrom of Douglas, WY, and Dale (Diane) Bergstrom of Monticello.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; sisters, Janice Olson and Ginny Semelsberger; and brothers-in-law, Eldon Olson, Peter Lindquist and Larry Semelsberger.

Visitation was held at Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Funeral Home of Shoreview, Tuesday, December 17 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at Buffalo Evangelical Covenant Church of Buffalo. A funeral service was held at the Buffalo Evangelical Covenant Church of Buffalo on Wednesday, December 18 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Officiating was Pastor Don Bergstrom, Pastor Max Frazier and Pastor Reid Gilbert. Interment took place at Swedish Mission Cemetery in Buffalo.

Arrangements were entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo.

 


Edward Bokusky, 75

Edward Jacob Bokusky, age 75, of Buffalo, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2019.

He was born in Delano, on April 7, 1944 to Jacob and Margaret (Pillatzke) Bokusky. After graduating from high school in Delano, he furthered his education at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 1966.

Following his college graduation, he enrolled in to the Air Force Officer Training Program to serve his country during the Vietnam War. He flew trainer planes and trained pilots, did rescue missions, and was honorably discharged with a rank of Captain in 1971. He proudly served in the military for five years.

While stationed overseas, there was an ad in the local newspaper for people to write letters to men and women in the service during the holidays, and that was how Ed and Gerri Havisto initially “met.” She sent him a letter and, eventually, the two became pen pals. When he returned home, they went on a very memorable date; dinner at the Dairy Queen and a Movie at the “old” Delano Theater. Eventually, the two were joined in holy marriage on June 13, 1970 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Buffalo. They were blessed with two children.

Ed was known for playing pranks on his family and friends; he went as far as placing mouse traps in Gerri’s lunch bags and hiding crescent wrenches in her purse when she went to the bank to cash in spare change!  He always had a funny joke to tell.

He was an avid gardener, and would grow an amazing assortment of vegetables, fruits, plants, and flowers. Ed would make jellies and wines with the various fruits he would grow, and would enter his jelly in the Wright County Fair. Later in life, he became a well-known baker also entering his baking items in the same fair as well. He also grew a unique love for his pets, reluctantly feeding his outdoor cats and even recently enjoyed walking his grand-dog Teddy. You could also find him in a fishing boat, spending many hours on the lake catching all kinds of fish mostly with his trusty cane poles.

Ed and Gerri loved to travel and taking road trips across the country were some of the most memorable moments they spent as a family.

Overall, Ed was truly a genuine, loving, and kind person. He was devoted to his faith, and loyal to God, family, and country. He was a proud member of St. Francis Xavier Church, and was a member of the church choir, adoration, Bible study, and Knights of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Jacob and Margaret; brothers, Leo and Louie; sisters, Laura Karels and Mary Kowalke; brothers-in-law, George Karels Sr, Leo Neaton, and Donny Kowalke; father-in-law, Ben Havisto; and many other beloved family members.

Ed is survived by: his wife of 49-1/2 years, Gerri; son, James “Jim” (Jody); daughter, Amy (Scott) Thorpe; grandchildren, Jacob, Samuel, Eben, and Lauren; sister, Helen Neaton; brother, Joe (Diane); mother-in-law, Bernice Havisto; and many other in-laws, relatives, and friends.

Visitation was held Monday, December 16, 2019 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church in Buffalo. Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at the church. Interment followed at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery with military honors following Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family, as they will donate them to their charity of choice.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com.

 


Gareth DeMarais,, 74

Gareth “Gary” James DeMarais, age 74, of Buffalo passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019.

He was born on February 5, 1945 in Buffalo.  The son of Howard and Esther (Wurm) DeMarais.

On May 27, 1967 Gareth J. DeMarais and Judith L. Jorgenson were joined in holy marriage at St. Francis Catholic Church in Buffalo by Father Francis Reynolds. God Blessed their marriage with two children Troy and Tiffany.  

Gary later became a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.

He honorably served with the United States Navy from November 1966 to October 1968 aboard The USS BORIE. 

Gary was employed by Tri-State Pump and Control for many years until he retired. 

He loved to go hunting with his son and grandsons on their yearly week-long excursion to Middle River. He also loved to go fishing especially for northerns in Devils Lake, ND with his Grandsons. Gary enjoyed golfing almost every day when the weather was warm.  He just loved spending time with family and friends, cause no matter the situation, he could always make you laugh.

Gareth is survived by a son, Troy (Teri) DeMarais of Devils Lake, ND;  daughter, Tiffany (Adam) Weis of Buffalo; grandsons, Joshua (Ashley) DeMarais, Justin DeMarais, Jordan (Breanna) DeMarais, Brady and Cody Weis; Dalton and Braeden; great grandchildren, Camden, Caleb, Arya and Thea; very special friend Joleen Braatz; brothers and sisters; Ronnie , Mary (Dick) Haberle, DuWayne “Champ”  (Dixie), Gloria Hollerbach, Darryl (Gloria),  Darwin “Buck” (Marsha); sisters-in law, brothers-in law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by: his wife, Judith “Judy” DeMarais on September 9, 2010; his parents, Howard and Esther DeMarais; brothers and sisters, Howard Jr. “Bud”, Bernice, Dorothy, Elaine, Delores, Maurice “Des” and Richard.

A Memorial Service for “Gary” DeMarais will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Buffalo. Pastor David Taylor will officiate. Interment with military rites will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. A time of gathering will be held on Thursday morning, December 19 from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.

Honorary urn bearers will be his grandkids: Joshua, Justin, Jordan, Brady and Cody. Urn Bearers will be children: Troy and Tiffany

The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family.   Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.

 


Michael Dougherty, 54

Michael J. Dougherty, age 54, of Annandale, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 9, 2019 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Annandale with Fr. John Meyer as Celebrant. Burial followed at Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation was held from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2019 and one hour prior to the service on Saturday, both at the church. A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the church.

Michael John Dougherty was born August 13, 1965 in Osmond, Nebraska to John and Dolores (Fischer) Dougherty. As a young child, Mike’s family moved to Annandale in 1971. In 1983, he graduated from Annandale High School and then continued his education at the University of Minnesota.

On July 12, 1985, Mike was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Coreen “Cork” Johnson, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. They continued to make their home in Annandale where they raised their three sons. Mike worked at Turf’s Up and as an engineer at Wright-Hennepin before starting Dougherty & Associates in 1995 in Buffalo. Believing in giving of his time and giving back to the community, Mike served on various boards and was a member of various organizations throughout the years, including the Annandale School Board from 1995-2012, Cardinal Athletic Foundation, and serving as an usher and on the Brighter Day Committee at St. Ignatius.

Mike always made his family and friends his top priority, whether it be coaching his kids’ teams or hosting and entertaining guests. When hosting, Mike could usually be found cooking or manning the grill. He and Cork loved to travel, go for walks, and be on or near the water. He always found a project to work on around the house. Mike also tended to listen to music at a high decibel and sought out a way to satisfy his sweet tooth. As much as Mike cherished being a husband and father, becoming Grandpa to his seven adoring grandchildren heightened his role as a family man tenfold.

Mike is survived by his wife of 34 years, Coreen “Cork” of Annandale; sons and their wives, Devin and Rachel, Dillon and Lauren, and Danny and Molly, all of Annandale; seven grandchildren, Nora, Lakelan, Cade, Alba, Emma, Frankie, and Kieran; mother, Dolores of Annandale; siblings, Colleen Forar of Prior Lake, Jim (Karen) of Bemidji, and Pat (Amy) of Germany; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, other family members, dear friends, colleagues, and clients. He was preceded in death by his father, John.

Devin, Dillon, Danny, Jim, and Pat Dougherty will serve as urnbearers for the funeral. Krista Elsenpeter, Sarah Goelz, Gina Downs, and Sam Pellegrene will provide music for the service. Arrangements entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Annandale.

Obituary, Guestbook and Video Tribute online at www.dingmannfuneral.com.

 


Verla Durant, 85

Verla Leona Durant was born on June 24, 1934 in St. Michael, the second child of Robert and Edna (Jaeb) Zahler.

She was a graduate of St. Francis High School in Little Falls.  On March 2, 1957, she married Dennis Durant at St. Michael Catholic Church and, together, they raised three children. She was a lifelong member of St. Michael Catholic Church.

Verla died peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Park View Nursing Home in Buffalo.

She is survived by: her children, Jay (Stephanie Weckwerth) Durant, Jeanette (Don) Ende and Tom (Tracy) Durant; grandchildren, Chris (Nadiya) Durant, Lee (Eric) Larson, Jon Durant, Mitch Ende, Brian Ende, Jill (Taylor Fitzgerald) Ende, Lance Ende and Greta Dahl; great-granddaughters, Brynna Ende and Elaina Beecher; brother, Harvey (Betty) Zahler; sister, Marlene Scherber; and many loving nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, Dennis; her parents, Robert and Edna Zahler; her brother-in-law, Dale Scherber; parents-in-law, Edward and Frances Durant; and several other in-laws.

Verla loved family and friends. She was a homemaker for many years and then began working as a cashier at grocery stores in St. Michael, where she met many more people that became friends. Her ideal day would be visiting with her family or friends before making supper for them, then playing either dice or cards to round out the evening.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael, with visitation two hours prior.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to The St. Michael Foundation.

The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home is serving the family.   Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.

 


Kenneth Kasma, 90

Kenneth L, “Ken” Kasma, age 90, of Delano, formerly of New York Mills. 

Kenneth was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a longtime Sinclair gas station owner in Minneapolis and Edina. Ken was a City of Minnetonka worker for 10 years and in retirement worked for 20+ years in his family’s All Seasons Sports Business in Delano. 

Ken was preceded in death by: wife, Mae. Survived by: daughters, Wendy (Ed) Otto, Pam (Jack) Lynch; grandchildren, Paul (Cara) Otto, Julie (Jeff) Greely, Shawn (Cindy) Lynch, Heather Lynch; great-grandchildren, Mya, Megan, Casey, Avery, Breana, Hayden; siblings, Clinton (Jana) Kasma, and Joyce Schwartz.

Funeral service was at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Delano. Visitation was 4 to 8 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service Tuesday and continued 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in Martha’s Hall of St. Peter Catholic Church. Interment Thursday at noon in Woodland Cemetery in New York Mills.

 


Barbara LaVine, 84

Barbara Jean (nee Schalo) LaVine, age 84, of Montrose passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.

She was born on November 2, 1935 in Rogers, the daughter of William & Lillie (Reinking) Schalo.

On November 1, 1985, Barbara Jean Schalo and Dean R. LaVine were joined in holy marriage in Delano.

Barbara cleaned houses through the years.

Barbara was a loving and caring person to everyone! She enjoyed cooking and baking bread. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren! She also loved her dogs.

Barbara is survived by: her loving husband of thirty-four years: Dean R. LaVine;  children, “J.R.” (Marsha) Leffler, Sheila (Howard) Klaers, Ricky (Denise) Leffler, Bruce Leffler,, Lori (Joe) Adickes, Robert Leffler and Darrien Leffler; step-children, Earl (Mickey) LaVine and Lora LaVine; 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; three brothers and three sisters; a grandson, Ryan Simmang; and by a stepdaughter, Sheree Wagner.

Funeral Services for Barbara LaVine will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hanover.  Pastor Luke Schmidt will officiate. Interment will follow at Hanover City Cemetery. A visitation was held on Wednesday, December 18 from 4-8 p.m. at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo. Further visitation will be held on Thursday morning, December 19 one hour prior to services at the church.

Honorary Casket Bearers will be Piper Johanson, Anna Brummer, Maxtyn Twingstrom, Chloe Lusian, Brenda Anderson, Melissa Lusian, Wendy Kirschenman, Amanda Leffler, Brielyn Leffler, Patty Paschke, Mickey Johanson, Serenity Simmang and Caitlyn Wayman.

Casket Bearers will be Blaine Lusian, Michael Leffler, Derrick Klaers, Rylee Simmang, Josh Leffler, Karsen Simmang, Owen Anderson, Austin Anderson, Tyler Potvin, Bradain Barnett and Dakota Klaers.

The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo was serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.

 


Inez Oliver, 96

Inez “Pinky” Oliver, 96, of Hanover, passed away on December 10, 2019.  

She was preceded in death by: her husband, John; parents, Anna and Peter Walesch; nine brothers and sisters; two daughters-in-law, Linda and Terry Oliver; two great-grandsons, William Fehn and Robert Oliver. Survived by: children: Dan (Sue) Oliver, Bob Oliver, Irene (Terry) Soeffker, John Oliver, Lorie (David) Menzel and Jim (Benita) Oliver.  

Pinky married John Oliver in 1947 and farmed in Crystal Bay and then Burschville.  They then moved to Hanover, where they ran The Oliver Grocery Store in Hanover until the early 60’s. After the death of her husband in 1972, Pinky cleaned homes (until the age of 90) and raised her children. They were blessed with six children, 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was a faithful member of St. Michael Catholic Church for 96 years and will always be remembered as a good friend and a loving mother and grandmother. 

Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, December 16, 2019 11:00 a.m. St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael. Visitation was Sunday, December 15, 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Further visitation was one hour prior to the Mass was Monday, December 16 at the church.  

Serving the family was The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home.

 


Steven Peglow, 59

Steven C. Peglow, age 59, of Buffalo, passed away at his residence on December 12, 2019. 

Steven was born the son of Charles and Opal (Sommers) Peglow on July 20, 1960 in Elk River.

He was preceded in death by: his parents and brother, Scott.

Steve is survived by: his children, Katie (Jake) Nelson, Kelly (Eric) Tessman, Josh (Kathy) Peglow and Zachary Peglow; grandchildren, Gabriel Rassat, Tiana, Charlie Nelson, Makkal Tessman, Benjamin Nelson and Lucy Nelson; brothers, Stan (Lori) Peglow and Stacey Peglow; sister, Sandy; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial visitation for Steve will be held Friday, December 20 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo. Private family interment to be held at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo.

 


Andrew Savitski, 93

Andrew Harry Savitski, age 93, of St. Michael, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 surrounded by family.

He was born September 26, 1926 to John and Mary (Herman) Savitski in Hayward, Wisconsin.

Andrew “Andy” H. Savitski met Pauline “Polly” C. Fricke on a Greyhound Bus. Andy went off to fight in World War II and their romance grew through their love letters to each other. After Andy returned from the war, their romance blossomed, and marriage followed. Andy and Polly were married on June 3, 1947, at St. Walburga Catholic Church. On their wedding day, a beautiful rainbow stretched across the sky over the church.

Andy was a steam fitter at the railroad, owned a landscaping business, and founded Sunrise Plumbing, where he was a plumber until his retirement and sale of the business.

He was preceded in death by: his wife, Polly; parents, John and Mary; brothers, Pete, Jake, Martin, and John; sisters, Agnes, Betty, Ann, Eva, Sally, and Rose; and daughter-in-law, Claire Savitski; son-in-law, Victor Borgia.

Andy is survived by: his children, Robert Savitski, Linda (Faitala) Sofa, Donald (Anne) Savitski, Cecelia (Michael) Blanchet, Michael (Janelle) Savitski, Richard Savitski, Lisa (Nick) Heatherly, and Mary (Troy) Adams; grandchildren, Alice, Andrew, Jonathan, Micah, Noah, Jessie, Louise, Betsy, Christie, Matthew, Joseph, Daniel, Adam, Elizabeth, Rachel, Benjamin, Spencer, Maddie, Miguel, Christine, Dan, and David; great-grandchildren, Josiah, Aubrey, Megan, Samuel, Shelby, Isabella, Lily, Elijah, John, Ellie, Walter, Natalie, Henry, Jackson, Amanda, Brendan, Karissa, Katelyn, Joshua, William, Olivia, and Max; and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held Wednesday, December 18, 2019 from 3:30 until 7:30 p.m. with a Celebration of Life service beginning at 6:30 p.m. at The Peterson Chapel of St. Michael-Albertville. Interment will take place Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with honors.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel of St. Michael-Albertville. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com.

 


Ralph Sotebeer, 77

Ralph “Ray” Raymond Sotebeer, age 77, of Buffalo, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019. He was born December 21, 1941 in Waseca, the son of Ralph and Clara (Morsching) Sotebeer.

Ray was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. Peter Bell Lutheran Church in Waterville.

Ray graduated from Waterville High School in 1959 and proudly served in the US Army.

On November 2, 1968, Ralph Sotebeer and Marilyn Rau were united in marriage at Grace Lutheran Church in Correll.

Ray worked as a lithographer running a five-color press with John Robert’s Printing Co. in Coon Rapids, and Walter G. Anderson Printing in Hamel, retiring in 2001.

Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling with Marilyn, and reading. He was a very knowledgeable man and wonderfully meticulous in all his doings. He will greatly be remembered for his distinguishing laugh. And although Ray did not have any children of his own, he treated his nieces and nephews as if they were his.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Ralph and Clara Sotebeer.

Ray is survived by: his loving wife, Marilyn Sotebeer; sister, Anita (Bill) Senne; brother, Jerald Sotebeer; siblings-in-law, Geraldine Whittemore, Phyllis (Steve) Sauer, Mark (Deb) Rau, Mary (Walter) Greene; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, family and friends.

Funeral service was held Saturday, December 14, 2019 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Buffalo with Pastor Ryan Clark officiating. Burial will take place on a later day at West Lake Amelia Cemetery in Villard, Minnesota.

Serving the family is The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo.

 


Roger Szarke, 78

Roger L. Szarke, December 1, 1941-December 16, 2019.

Services will be held at St. Francis Xavier Church. Services are tentatively planned for Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior at 10:00 a.m.

A full obituary will be posted on December 26, 2019.

 


Lloyd Westphal, 77

Lloyd Clarence Westphal, age 77, of rural Buffalo passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Park View Care Center of congestive heart failure.

He was born on August 7, 1942 in Buffalo, the son of Clarence and Eleanor (Brose) Westphal.

Lloyd graduated from Buffalo High School in 1960.

On June 3, 1963, Lloyd C. Westphal and Rena Clifton were joined in holy marriage at The Buffalo Presbyterian Church. God blessed their marriage with three children Ward, Noel and Tracy.

Lloyd engaged in dairy farming for many years and was a registered Holstein breeder.  His prefix was West-Blend Registered Holsteins. Lloyd was 16 years old when he purchased his first registered Holstein cow. He enjoyed farming! Lloyd was also fond of mowing his lawn and going to The Wright County Fair. He was a great Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa! Lloyd was a lifelong Vikings fan.

Lloyd is survived by: his loving wife, Rena; children, Ward (Michelle) Westphal, Noel (JoCarol) Westphal and Tracy Westphal (significant other Jordan), all of Buffalo; six grandchildren, Nikki Hafften, Hannah Otto, Gregory Otto, Michael Westphal, Mitchel Westphal and Rachel Westphal; five great-grandchildren, Paetyn Westphal, Owen Westphal, Briella Westphal; Maddie Hafften and Emma Hafften; a sister, Jo (Charles “Jiggs”) Hatcher, of Buffalo; other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Memorial service for Lloyd Westphal will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Presbyterian Church. Pastor Dean Brown will officiate. A time of gathering will be held on Friday, December 20 from 12 noon until time of service at the church.

The family would like to thank the staff at Park View Care Center for their loving care.

The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family.   Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.

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