Obituaries

Gordon “Gordy” Melvin Johnson of Franklin died at age 92 on April 12, 2022. Gordy was born on 10/22/1929. He was predeceased by father John Johnson and mother Hilda (Kulberg) Johnson, brother J.S. Edwin “Eddie” (Janie) Johnson, Russell “Buzz” (Betty) Johnson, and sister Bernice Christenson. Survived by his wife Helen (Landgraff) Johnson, step-son Cory (Kim) Schlechter, two step-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Gordy was an Army veteran and farmed in Franklin. He enjoyed coffee and sweets, golfing, bowling, and fishing. Gordy had an ultimate passion for sports. He was fond of recounting stories reminiscing with laughter and good company. He will be dearly missed by his countless other family members, friends, and acquaintances. A private burial service for close family members will be held at Swedlanda Lutheran Church in Hector.

Jeffrey Arlo Zimmer, 63, of Granite Falls passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022. He was born February 1, 1959 in Granite Falls to Arlo and Donna (Leupke) Zimmer. He was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in Echo. He attended kindergarten through 12th grade in Echo, graduating in 1977. During high school, he participated in football, basketball, and FFA. He also participated in 4-H and his church youth group and was the last student to walk across the stage at his high graduation ceremony at Echo High School which later became E.C.H.O Charter School.

Michael Ringeisen, 58, died April 8, 2022 at the River Valley Care Center in his hometown of Redwood Falls after a prolonged illness associated with the mechanical heart valve he received in 2007. A memorial service for friends and family will be on Thursday, June 16 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (4 p.m. visitation, 5 p.m. service) followed by refreshments. Mike was born on August 16, 1963 in Minneapolis to Gina and Michael Ringeisen. He gained three technical degrees in Fluid Power, Robotics & Electronic and had a successful career as an Electronics Technician.

Richard “Richie” Goblirsch, 72, of Redwood Falls passed away at Gil-Mor Manor in Morgan on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso. Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2022 with a Parish Prayer Service at 4 p.m., all at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso. Visitation will continue from 10 until 11 a.m. on Friday. Burial will follow at St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery.

Dr. Jerry Page Becker, beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and worldrenowned mathematics educator, passed away at the age of 85, surrounded by family, on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Ill.

Robert “Bob” Boggess, 63, of Redwood Falls passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his home. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in the Redwood Falls Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www. stephensfuneralservice. com. Stephens Funeral Service - Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mass of Christian Burial for Alois “Al” Brey, 96, of Wabasso was Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 2 p.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso. A livestream and recording of the service is available at www.lowafc. org. Visitation was one hour prior to the church. Interment with military honors followed at St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery.

Lee Austin Wright, 49, of Pine Drive Bar and Grill, Holcombe, Wis. passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 9, 2022 at home.

Braxton William Welch, 20 months, of Wabasso passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso. Visitation will be held from 4 until 8 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso and will continue from 9 until 10 a.m. on Saturday. Burial will take place at a later date.