Vivian G. Wieden of New Richmond, WI, formerly of Forest Lake, MN
May 28, 2010
Date of Birth: November 28, 1927
Date of Death: May 28, 2010
(Nee Osterbauer) Age 82 passed away on May 28, 2010 in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Vivian was formerly of Forest Lake. Preceded in death by husbands, Thomas Osterbauer and William Wieden; parents, Atchjen & Alfred “Plaster” Johnson; brothers, Gordon, Raymond, Vernon and William. Survived by children, Terry (Karen) Osterbauer, Barbara (Jeff) Surine and Linda (Rick) Stefonek; grandchildren, Nicole (fiancé, Jeff) Brian (Jill), Jonathan, David and Julia; great-grandchildren, Katelyn and Jack.
Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial
Visitation 9-10 AM Thurs, June 3rd at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM in St. Peter Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake. Memorials to St. Peter Catholic School or The Deerfield.
Harold R. Smith of Wyoming, formerly of Nisswa, MN
May 28, 2010
Date of Birth: January 1, 1920
Date of Death: May 28, 2010
Harold Raymond Smith, age 90 formerly of Nisswa, Minnesota, passed away May 28, 2010. Born January 1, 1920 in Fredericksberg, IA, Harold was the son of Carl and Nellie (Hunt) Smith.
He was preceded in death by parents; brother, Merle; first wife, June in 1987 and cousin, Joyce Miller. Harold will be deeply missed by his second wife, Leona “Onie”; stepchildren, Donna (Dale) Schultz, Douglas (Carolyn) Wilske, Susie (Dale) Karoff and Rocky (Yvonne) Wilske; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; puppy, “Angel”; nephews, Steve (Donna) Smith and Dale (Marcie) Smith; many cousins, especially Darrell, Beverly and Dean Miller.
Harold was a WWII Coast Guard Veteran entering active duty on January 6, 1942 and was discharged on January 15, 1947. He became a lifetime member of American Legion Post #49.
Following his military service, Harold attended Dunwoody Institute, becoming a carpenter for Star Company and Krause Anderson Construction where he was a supervisor for both companies. He retired in 1978. On July 7, 1989, he married Onie Wilske. He joined the Catholic faith at this time and has become a good friend of Father Paul Fruth. In 1999, Harold and Onie moved to Nisswa and recently moved to Wyoming, MN to be close to family.
Honoring our Fallen Heroes
May 28, 2010
Arlington National Cemetery
As I read through the paper last evening, I saw the Memorial Day Sale Ads everywhere . . . and it made me think. . . “How Did Memorial Day even begin?” Here’s a quick history lesson and several great ways to observe Memorial Day.
Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day – a day of remembrance for those who died in our nation’s service. Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868 by General John Logan and was first observed on May 30, 1868 when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.
In 1915, inspired by the poem “In Flanders Field”, Moina Michael wrote her own poem:
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
She conceived an idea to wear red poppies on Memorial Day to honor those who have died serving our nation during war. Moina was the first American to wear a poppy and sold poppies to people in her community donating the money to benefit servicemen in need. The popularity of her idea continued to spread and in 1922, the VFW became the first veterans’ organization to nationally sell artificial poppies made by disable veterans.
As the traditional meaning and observances of Memorial Day have changed, I would like to encourage everyone to observe this holiday this year by:
Attend the local Forest Lake Memorial Day Ceremony at Lakeside Park.
Visit cemeteries and place flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes.
Visit Veterans Memorials in Minnesota.
Fly our U.S. Flag at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day
Participate in a “National Moment Of Remembrance” — at 3:00 PM on Memorial Day, pause and think upon the true meaning of the day.
Enjoy this holiday weekend. Commit to observing Memorial Day in several of the ways I have suggested.
Tim Tarmann,
Roberts Family Funeral Home
Roberts Family Funeral Home Recognized as “One of America’s Great Funeral Homes™”
May 25, 2010
Roberts Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Forest Lake, MN, has formally been accepted and is recognized as “One of America’s Great Funeral Homes™,” a national funeral service marketing campaign dedicated to improving service to families and individuals exclusively in the Forest Lake area during their time of need. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to show our uniqueness and differentiate ourselves from other area funeral homes,” said Kelly Roberts. “Exclusivity is important to us, and we’re privileged to be the first funeral homes in the state, and the only firm in the Forest Lake and surrounding area that is a member of “One of America’s Great Funeral Homes™.”
“One of America’s Great Funeral Homes™,” or AGFH, is a full-service marketing company who requires its members to operate in the public interest by the Golden Rule: Treat others as you want them to treat you. AGFH provides its affiliates with radio, TV, Web site, new media, newspaper, direct marketing, print ads and supplier coop discounts that they can pass along to the public. The company is operated as a subsidiary of Carson & Son Funeral Home, Inc. in Maquoketa, Iowa. AGFH’s owner, Don Carson, is a third-generation funeral director who discovered a need for excellent national branding of funeral homes. He created AGFH to fill this need. “I want the public to feel confident that when they select a member of AGFH, that they will have selected one of America’s best funeral homes,” said Carson.
Located at 555 Centennial Drive, SW, Roberts Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service is a family-owned funeral and cremation services provider that has been serving the families of Forest Lake and the surrounding communties for five years now. If you would like to learn more about AGFH promotional products and to receive your free preplanning guide call 651.464.4422 or visit the Roberts Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service website at www.robertsfamilyfh.com.
Mock Crash at FLHS
May 21, 2010
Tim, Kelly, & Forest Lake Police Officer Jake Ayers placing the deceased victim into the hearse.
Along with Forest Lake High School, and various public safety agencies we participated in the annual mock car crash at the High School. The dramatization of a fatal car crash involving youth and alcohol was staged, and the public safety personnel responded as though as though an actual vehicle crash happened. The message was even more real as we pulled up to the scene and removed the victim from the scene. The mock crash was conducted in conjunction with the Operation Night Cap & Safe & Sober program that are aimed at increasing public awareness and safety during a time of the year where when there are typically a great number of alcohol related accidents.
Edmund S. Hamernick of Lindstrom, MN
May 17, 2010
Date of Birth: November 13, 1921
Date of Death: May 17, 2010
Founder of Hamernick Paint Co.
Age 88 of Lindstrom Proud WWII Veteran. Member of VFW and American Legion, & St. Paul Winter Carnival Titan of the North Wind 1969. Passed away on May 17, 2010. Preceded in death by grandson, Mike Hamernick; parents, John and Pauline; sisters, Sara, Josephine, Frances and Regina; brothers, Vincent and Raymond.
Survived by wife of 68 years, Lorraine; sons, Edmund H. (Kathy) and Gerald J. (Julie); daughter, Bonnie A. and friend, Bill; 10 grandchildren, Kurt, Matt, Kim (Mike), Brandt, Travis (Kimber), Jennifer (Sam), Michelle (Thad), Jason (Kathie), Mike (Gina) and Michelle (Randy); 22 great grandchildren; sister, Esther; other relatives and many friends.
Visitation & Mass of Christian Burial
Visitation 4-7 PM Thurs., May 20th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake and continuing 9 AM -10 AM Fri., May 21st at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Fri., May 21st at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake.
Daniel D. Kohler Sr. of Wyoming, MN
May 15, 2010
Age 48, passed away accidentatly on May 14th. Survived by children, Jessica (Jason) Luniewski, Danny Jr. & fiancé Danielle Yunto, John (Tricia) Schlichting, Jeremy Schlichting, Jolene Schlichting; Rosi Schlichting-Kohler; seven grandchildren; Parents, Dennis (Carole) Kohler, Patricia Kohler; siblings, Sherrie (Rob) Meyer, Sandra (Brandon) Chase, Susan (Dan) Ferderer, David Kohler, Steve (Rebecca) Vilendrer, Doug Vilendrer, Teresa (Scott) Johnson. Dan was an avid outdoorsman, who will be dearly missed by his family & friends.
Visitation & Memorial Service
Visitation will be 2-5PM Sat. May 22nd , with a Memorial Service at 5 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family.
Kenneth C. Skoglund of Forest Lake, MN
May 12, 2010
Date of Birth: November 25, 1940
Date of Death: May 11, 2010
Age 69 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully at his home on May 11, 2010. Preceded in death by a granddaughter, Alicia Panning; parents, John A. and Beatrice M. (Swenson) Skoglund; brothers, John “Jack” Skoglund and Wayne Skoglund. Survived by daughters, Karen (Scott) Panning and Colleen Skoglund (David Cogger); grandchildren, Skye Matson, Katherine Panning, Jacob Panning and Adrianna Cogger; aunt, Lorraine Rydeen; wife of 37 years, Bernadine Skoglund; other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Comfort Keepers for your outstanding care and love to Ken.
Visitation & Funeral Service
Visitation 4-8 PM Sunday, May 16th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Funeral service 1 PM Monday, May 17th at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 No. Shore Drive, Forest Lake visitation one hour prior to service. Family interment Scandinavian Cemetery, Forest Lake. Memorials to American Heart Association.
Elaine “Babe” Zemke of White Bear, formerly of Rice St. – St. Paul
May 5, 2010
Date of Birth: January 7, 1923
Date of Death: May 4, 2010
Age 87 of White Bear and formerly of Rice St. – St. Paul, passed away peacefully May 4, 2010.
Preceded in death by husband, William L. Zemke; daughter, Patricia Lewis; son, Harry Zemke and brother, Donald Esch. She will be deeply missed by her children, Barbara (Bob) Burns, William L., Jr. (Lois), Bruce (Elizabeth), Randy (Patrice), Paul (Jill) and Diane (Ray) Andresen; son-in-law, Cliff (Jeanne) Lewis; 23 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; sister, Dolores Grundtner and sister-in-law, LaVerne Esch; other relatives and friends.
Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial
Visitation 4-8 PM Sunday, May 9th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake and continuing 9:00 – 10:00 AM Monday, May 10th at the funeral home.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday, May 10th at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake.