Wilfred Lochner

Wilfred "Willie" Lochner, 86 year old resident of Pierz, MN formerly of Buckman, MN. died Saturday at the Pierz Villa. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, October 14 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Buckman with Rev. Gerald Dalseth and Rev. Kenneth Brenny officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 P.M. on Tuesday at the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Pierz, MN and from 9-10:15 A.M. on Wednesday at the church in Buckman, MN. Christian Mothers will pray at 4:30 P.M. Parish Prayers at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Wilfred was born December 22, 1922 on his great-grandfather's Century Farm in Pierz Township, Morrison County, Minnesota to the late Matt and Dora (Hoheisel) Lochner. He attended District #98 Country School. After completing his schooling, he farmed with his father on the family's Century Farm. He also worked for the Buckman Creamery, driving milk truck for a couple of years. Willie worked for his brother-in-law, Lawrence Otremba, in the construction business for a few years. Willie was united in marriage to Catherine Denzen on May 21, 1960 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Buckman, MN. The couple made their home in Hopkins, MN, where he worked various construction jobs. In 1980, they returned to Buckman, MN and Willie worked for Tri-City Paving for five years. He retired in 1985 and enjoyed spending time with his wife, Catherine. Wilfred was a faithful husband and took tremendous care of his wife. When she became ill and was a resident of St. Otto's Care Center, he did not miss a day tending to her and giving her that special care. Catherine died in January of 1998. After her death, Willie always asked to be with his wife. Willie enjoyed fishing, hunting, especially deer which he hunted until he was 82. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching the Twins and Vikings. He enjoyed playing cards (Widow Wist and Dirty Clubs) with friends and family. Willie had a dry sense of humor and loved being around people. No one was ever a stranger very long. He was a member of St. Michael's Church, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Aid and the Laborers Union #563. Left to cherish his memory are his siblings, Edna Mueller of Pierz, MN, Charles "Carl" Lochner and wife, Ann, of Pierz, MN, LeRoy Lochner and wife, Margaret, of Sartell, MN, Donna Mae Kelzenberg and husband, Oliver, of Shoreview, MN, several nieces, nephews and friends at the Pierz Villa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matt and Dora (Hoheisel) Lochner; wife, Catherine Lochner; sister, Alvina Brandl; brother, Herman Lochner.