November 2024

Paul A. Schmidt, 72, of Baudette, formerly of Hutchinson and Montgomery, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at his brother Roger’s home in Glencoe. Memorial Service was held Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Clergy Officiating: Rev. William Moeller, Jr.; Pianist: Paul Otte; Congregational Hymns: “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”, “Just As I Am”, “How Great Thou Art” Paul Allan Schmidt was born on April 30, 1952, in Hutchinson. He was the son of LeRoy and Harriet (Dibb) Schmidt. Paul was baptized as an infant at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson and was a graduate of Hutchinson High School, class of 1970. Paul resided in Hutchinson, Montgomery, and most recently in Baudette. Paul assisted his father and grandparents with the running of their Sun-Lite Dairy business. During this time, he also worked at A & W Drive In and then was employed in construction. In 1981, he went on to work for Green Giant in Glencoe and later worked as team lead for Seneca in Montgomery. He retired in 2014. Paul was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Baudette. Paul enjoyed fishing, softball, watching his nieces and nephews’ youth sports, listening to rock music and attending concerts, and traveling with his brothers and sister. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Blessed be his memory. Paul is survived by his siblings, Gary Schmidt and his wife Karen, Roger Schmidt and his wife LuAnn, David Schmidt and his wife Karen, Bruce Schmidt and his wife Barbara, Sara Wegner and her husband Trent, Dale Schmidt; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and other relatives and friends. Paul is preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Harriet Schmidt. Arrangements by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guestbook available at www.hantge.com.

Gary L. Degn, 75, of Hutchinson passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. Memorial Service was Friday, November 22, 2024, 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Dave Wollan; Organist: Austin Willhite; Soloist: Austin Willhite, “I Can Only Imagine”, “Go Rest High On That Mountain”; Urn Bearer: Collin Degn Gary Lee Degn was born on September 8, 1949, in Hutchinson. He was the son of Harry Hansen and Dorothy June (Nelson) Degn. Gary was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson and was a graduate of Hutchinson High School class of 1967. On October 26, 1984, Gary was united in marriage to Barbara (Paulsen) Sandman in Chaska. Gary was

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Linda K. Pagenkopf, 73, of Lake Minnie-Belle passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at her home. Memorial Service was Monday, November 25, 2024, 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Scott Grorud; Organist: Austin Willhite; Congregational Hymns: “How Great Thou Art”, “On Eagle’s Wings”, “Amazing Grace” Linda Kaye Pagenkopf was born on March 28, 1951, in Adrian. She was the daughter of Leo and Jean (Janshen) Pomranke. Linda was baptized as an adult at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She received her education in Worthington and was a graduate with Worthington High School, class of 1969. Linda furthered her education at Vo-Tech School in Mankato. On April 16, 1994, Linda was united in marriage to Guy Pagenkopf at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Linda and Guy resided in Hutchinson from 1994-1997 before making their home on Lake Minnie-Belle. They shared 30 years of marriage. Linda was employed as a coater operator at 3M for 34 years before retiring in 2009. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Linda loved walking and whale watching in Maui, Hawaii. She enjoyed going on pontoon and ATV rides around Lake Minnie-Belle. Linda also enjoyed tending to her flowers and gardening. She especially enjoyed time spent with her family, Minnesota friends, Maui friends, coffee ladies, and her cats. Blessed be her memory. Linda is survived by her husband Guy Pagenkopf of Lake Minnie-Belle; mother, Jean Pomranke of Willmar; siblings, Billy Pomranke and his wife Peggy of Mankato, Danny Pomranke and his wife Marlys of Willmar, Daryle Pomranke of Mankato; parents-in-law Earl and Sharon Pagenkopf of Stewart; sisters-in-law Tammy Schaufler of Stewart, Cindy Exsted and her husband Wayne of Biscay, Robin Van Remortel and her husband Paul of De Pere, Wis.; special friend Connie Pomranke of Mankato; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Linda is preceded in death by her father, Leo Pomranke; brother-in-law, Roger Schaufler. Arrangements by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guestbook available at www.hantge.com.