Arvid E. Nelson CMsgt – Ret. 82 of Trenton died Thursday December 4, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
He was born September 26, 1932 in Clarkfield, MN to William and Randee (Berg) Nelson; they preceded him in death.
Also preceded in death by a son-in-law Jeff Lampe, brothers Leonard, Robert, Leroy, Eldrid Nelson, sisters-in-law Audrey Nelson, Shirley Lutz, brothers-in-law Myron Hess, Harold Lutz, Donald Koch.
He married Marian Hess June 17, 1954 in Clarkfield, MN, she survives in Trenton.
Also surviving are his children Rick (Barb) Nelson of Aviston, Gary (Deb) Nelson of Breese, Denise Lampe of Highland.
7 grandchildren Bridget, Brian, Dustin Nelson, Sarah (friend Jason Tippett) Nelson, Laura (Brad) Henss, Austin (Lindsey) Lampe, Paige Lampe.
4 great grandchildren Dakota Vigil, Kylyrr and Amber Perkins, Oliver Nelson
Sisters-in-law Marion “Danny” Nelson of Mendocino, CA, Joan Nelson of Wilmer MN, Yvonne Nelson of St. Paul, MN, June Hess of Pocahontas, Kay Koch of Alhambra.
Arvid served in the United States Air Force for 22 years, and a veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He also retired from Scott Air Force Base as a Civil Service Computer Engineer.
Funeral Service will be Thursday December 11, 2014 at 6:00 PM at St. John United Church of Christ in Trenton with Rev. Mark Stryjak officiating
Visitation will be Thursday December 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at St. John United Church of Christ, Trenton.
Memorials can be made St. John United Church of Christ and will be received at the visitation or at Moss Funeral Home in Trenton who is handling the arrangements for the family.
: Roger H. Huelsmann 76 of Breese died Thursday December 4, 2014 at Countryside Manor in Aviston.
He was born September 6, 1938 in Breese to Theodore and Wilhelmina (Homann) Huelsmann: they preceded him in death.
Also preceded in death by a brother Robert Huelsmann, a brother-in-law Ralph Wilke.
Surviving are his brothers and sister, Wilbert (Agnes) Huelsmann, Bernard (Irene) Huelsmann, twin brother Richard Huelsmann, Theodora Wilke all of Breese
Sister-in-law Kathleen Huelsmann of Breese
Numerous nieces and nephews
Roger retired from farming and working in the shop
Member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese, Clinton County Farm Bureau.
Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday December 9, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Breese, with Fr. Patrick Peter officiating. Interment St. Dominic St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese.
Visitation will be Monday December 8, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Tuesday December 9, from 9:00 to 10:45 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese
Memorials can be made to All Saints Academy or St. Dominic Church and will be received at the funeral home
Michael W. “Mike” Richter 58 of Breese died Thursday November 20, 2014 peacefully at his residence.
He was born October 6, 1956 in Breese to George and Leona (Timmermann) Richter: they preceded him in death.
Also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law Joseph and Virginia (Wolters) Ripperda.
He married Theresa Ripperda July 12, 1980 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Aviston and she survives in Breese.
Also surviving are his sons Jeremy (friend Sarah Schomaker) Richter of Breese, Corey (Angela) Richter of Glen Carbon, Christopher (Stephanie) Richter of Glen Carbon, Adam Richter of Breese,
A granddaughter Kate Leona Richter
Brothers and Sisters Marilyn (Jim) Rakers of Aviston, Kathy (Glenn) Loyet of O’Fallon, Paul (Carol) Richter of Omaha, NB, Frank Richter of Breese, Mark (Judy) Richter of Highland, Barbara (John) Barr of Highland.
Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Charles (Tina) Ripperda of Aviston, Donald Ripperda of Breese, Kenneth (Karen) Ripperda of Breese, Karen (Jim) Astroth of Breese, Beverly Ripperda of Breese, Lisa (Scott) Schuette of Highland, Pamela Powell of Beckemeyer.
Mike was a dairy farmer until 1999, there after he continued grain farming and raising livestock, which he continued while battling cancer.
Member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese and Knights of Columbus Council #2869 in Breese.
Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday November 25, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. Patrick Peter officiating. Interment St. Dominic – St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese
Visitation will be held on Monday November 24 from 4 to 8 PM and Tuesday November 25 from 8:00 to 10:30 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.
Memorials can be made to American Cancer Society or Mater Dei High School and will be received at the funeral home.
Knights of Columbus will hold services on Monday November 24 at 7 PM at the funeral home