Boldt Funeral Home

Diana M. Brooks, age 85 of Farmington, passed away on October 4, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Farmington Lutheran Church, Farmington. Interment will be at a later date at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Faribault. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Thursday at church. She was born on June 15, 1937, in Kenmare, ND to F. Boyd and Leona (Gess) Radue. Diana graduated from Kenyon High School. Following high school, she graduated from Mankato Beauty School. She was united in marriage to Richard L. Brooks on May 26, 1956. Diana worked as a beautician for over 57 years. Diana is survived...

Gerald H. Schreiber, age 89, died on October 2, 2022. A private graveside service will be held on a later date. Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, is completing arrangements. Gerald H. Schreiber was born to Wesley and Erna Schreiber in Faribault, Minnesota on April 9, 1933. He was baptized, confirmed and educated at Trinity Lutheran Church. Growing up, Gerald shared his home with his first cousin, Clarence Krenz and his brother, Luverne. Gerald served in the US Army, stationed in West Germany. Upon discharge, Gerald attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in business. He worked many years as a business consultant for a few consulting firms. Gerald served on...

Alvin Babcock, age 78, of Faribault, died Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at Peace Lutheran Church, Faribault on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Matthew Lane officiating. Military rites will be presented by the Rice Country Central Veterans Organization. Interment will be at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Faribault. Memorial visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Alvin Charles was born on March 5, 1944, in Faribault to Archie and Ruth (Chester) Babcock. He graduated from Faribault High School in 1962. Alvin enlisted in the United States Army Reserve for six...

Delna Velzke, age 88, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2022, at the Owatonna Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Morristown. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Morristown. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault and one hour prior to service on Saturday at church. Delna was born in Morristown to Herman and Erna (Meschke) Vollbrecht on April 26, 1934. She was baptized and confirmed in Morristown. On March 10, 1956, she married Delbert Velzke and together they farmed and raised six children south of Morristown....

Edward T. Hughes, age 68, of Faribault died on Friday, September 30, 2022, at his home. Memorial services will be held at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 11 a.m. with Winnie Hughes officiating. A private interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Faribault. A memorial visitation will be held at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault for one half hour prior to the service on October 18, 2022. Edward T., the son of Edward V. and Eleanor (Kiel) Hughes was born on October 18, 1953, in Faribault. Edward loved cars and car rides, music, entertainment humor, the Minnesota Vikings, thunderstorms, and babies. He was a lifetime citizen of Faribault and was active...

Rosalie Louise (Kerben) Vande Voort, age 85, died on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Faribault Senior Living, Faribault. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, with the Reverend Jamie Risser officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Rosalie was born on November 3, 1936, in Perham, Minnesota to parents, Ernest and Lenora (Freiheit) Kerben. She was an avid seamstress, and she had an insatiable love for reading. Rosalie enjoyed recipes, planning menus, cooking, and decorating for the holidays and special occasions spent with family and friends. After...

Robert James Trench, a lifelong resident of Faribault, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2022, at the age of 87. Bob was born February 20, 1935, to Martin and Ruth (Schultz) Trench. After the death of his father when he was only 13, Bob worked various jobs to help support the family while also continuing his schooling. His maternal grandfather, Gus, was a valuable influence during that challenging time of his life, of which Bob remained forever grateful. On July 15, 1955, Bob was united in marriage to Kay Marie Sexter. They were blessed with four daughters, Lauri, Ann, Krista, and Terri. In addition to being a loving father to his girls, he built a successful career,...

David Shafer, age 81, of Faribault, died Monday, September 26, 2022, at Benedictine Living Community, Owatonna. Memorial services will be held at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Military rites will be provided by the Rice County Central Veterans Organization. Memorial visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at Boldt Funeral Home on Saturday. David James, the son of Vernon and Marrietta (Spores) Shafer was born July 22, 1941, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. After graduating from Eau Claire Memorial High School, David began working and then enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1972. David returned to...

Kevin Phipps, age 64, of Montgomery, died Sunday, September 25, 2022, at North Memorial Health Hospital, Robbinsdale resulting from a tragic motorcycle accident that took place three weeks prior. Memorial services will be held at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Jan Bodin officiating. Interment will take place at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Faribault. Memorial visitation will be held at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault for one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Kevin Emery, the son of Verlyn 'Bud' and Lillian (Walters) Phipps, was born on October 14, 1957, in Minneapolis. Kevin graduated from Elk River High School in...

Lois Marilyn Smith, age 92, of Owatonna, formerly of Morristown, died on Sunday, September 25, 2022, in Rochester, Minnesota. Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, Owatonna. Interment will be at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service on Friday at church. Lois Marilyn, was born on November 27, 1929, to Harold and Lois (Knauss) Buscho in Morristown. She graduated from Morristown High School and attended nursing school in Red Wing. She married Gordon Smith on November 4, 1953, in Waterville. Marilyn was formerly employed as a registered nurse at the...

Virlyn DuWayne Molmen, age 86, of Faribault passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the Homestead Hospice House, Owatonna. Funeral services will be held at First English Lutheran Church, Faribault on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. with the Reverend Mark Johnson officiating. Lunch will be served following the service followed by interment at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Faribault. Visitation will be held at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. and at the church for one hour prior to the service. Virlyn DuWayne was the son of Arnold and Myrtle (Quam) Molmen and was born on May 12, 1936, in Lakota, ND. After graduating from high...

Robert P. Borchert, age 77, of Faribault, died on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Three Links Care Center, Northfield. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Faribault with the Reverend Carol Sinykin officiating. Interment will be held later at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Faribault. The family request guest to please wear a face mask. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at church on Tuesday. Robert Paul was born on June 11, 1945, to Harold and Beata (Hoffmann) Borchert in Faribault. He graduated from Faribault High School and joined the US Army Reserves, serving for 27 years and retiring as Sergeant First Class. On January...