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Virgil G. Brugger

• Birth*: Virgil G. Brugger was born on 14 December 1922 at Tulare, Spink County, South Dakota.
• Death*: He died in Rapid City, South Dakota, on 14 December 2018, at the age of 96.
• Burial*: He was buried after 14 December 2018 in Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota.

• Milit-Beg*: He began military service in 1942 at Camp Barkley, Texas, inducted into the US Army; 13 Dec 1944 Deployed to Southampton, England; 69th Infantry Division entered Germany in May 1945; received the Bronze Star Medal.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the RAPID CITY | Virgil Brugger passed away peacefully on his 96th birthday, Dec. 14, 2018.
  
  Virgil was born in Tulare on Dec. 14, 1922, to George and Lillie (Ziebell) Brugger. He had four brothers and one sister: Vernon lived in Bloomington, Indiana, Walter lived in Strandburg, Dunne lived in Tulare, Orville lived in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, and LaVonne lived in Huron. He grew up in Tulare, attended Northern State College at age 17, served in the U.S. Army, graduated with a master's degree from the University of South Dakota, and did doctorate work at the University of Wyoming.
  
  Virgil was inducted into the U.S. Army at age 20. He completed his basic training in Camp Barkley, Texas. During his service he attended Manhattan College in New York and celebrated New Year’s Eve at Times Square. He was deployed to Southampton, England, on Dec. 13, 1944, and his 69th Infantry Division entered Germany in May 1945. He received the Bronze Star Medal for his service to his country.
  
  While attending school at USD, he met the love of his life, Avis, in 1945. They dated and were married on May 24, 1947. After graduation, he taught at several schools and served as superintendent of schools in several locations, the last 26.5 years in Centerville. Virgil and Avis had three sons, Keith, Kent and Scott. Education was extremely important to Virgil and he was extremely happy that all three sons graduated from USD as Virgil had. He was an active member of Rotary and Scandia Lutheran Church, where he sang in the choir. He served as president of the church when they built a new building. He enjoyed playing the organ and listening to big-band music.
  
  Virgil was very involved, along with Avis, in raising the three boys. He took them to many USD basketball games, state basketball tournaments, and Minnesota Twins games, and taught them to golf. He taught them to drive a straight-stick automobile, when it was a challenge reaching the pedals for them! He taught them about the stock market and helped them get jobs as paper carriers and later jobs while attending college. He got them interested in coin collecting and shared his strong interest in music. He gave haircuts to each of the boys and took several trips to Mayo Clinic when Kent was sick.
  
  Virgil and Avis moved to Rapid City in 2010 and lived the last six years at Clarkson Health Care, where he attended numerous activities including weekly Bible studies. His favorite activity was listening to music. He was often seen tapping his toe to the music while holding Avis' hand. He was heard saying "Yes Dear” and "She's the boss'' during his time there! He enjoyed seeing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, which always brought a smile to him. A highlight of his was the 70th wedding anniversary celebration that he and Avis celebrated last year. Many pictures, stories and fond memories were shared. He was a firm believer in Jesus Christ his entire life, leading by example.
  
  He was preceded in death by his wife, Avis; son, Scott; sister, LaVonne; and brothers, Vernon, Walter, Orville, and Duane.
  
  He is survived by sons, Keith (Roberta) and Kent (Peggy); daughter-in-law, Sharon; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren.
  
  Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, at South Canyon Lutheran Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to services.
  
  Interment, with military honors rendered by the Army Reserve and VFW Post 1273, will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
  
  Memorials may be directed to South Canyon Lutheran Church, Scandia Lutheran Church, or the charity of your individual choice.
  
  His online guestbook is available at osheimschmidt.com.
  Rapid City Journal on Tuesday, 18 December 2018 Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota.

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Duane Delano Brugger

• Birth*: Duane Delano Brugger was born on 16 March 1933 at Spink County, South Dakota.
• Death*: He died in Tulare, Spink County, South Dakota, on 15 May 1997, at the age of 64.

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Rachel Ingeborg Boxrud

• Birth*: Rachel Ingeborg Boxrud was born on 7 November 1920 at Hennepin County, Minnesota.
• Marriage*: She married Orville Peter Brugger, son of George Godfried Brugger and Lillie Emma E. Zibell, on 12 August 1961 at Hennepin County, Minnesota.
• Death*: Rachel Ingeborg Boxrud died in St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, on 16 December 1999, at the age of 79.

• Married Name: As of 12 August 1961,her married name was Brugger.

Amanda Lea "Amy" Murphy

• Birth*: Amanda Lea "Amy" Murphy was born on 12 May 1976 at Scott County, Minnesota.
• Death*: She died on 27 November 2018, at the age of 42.

• Name Variation: Amanda Lea "Amy" Murphy was also known as Amy Brown.
• Married Name: Her married name was Brown.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Amy Lea Brown (1976-2018) had many gifts: she had a huge heart, a ready wit, and the ability to dispense with nonsense. Her home was open not just to her own children, but a wide extended family of friends. She selflessly offered space to others in need. She had almost a second sense for when friends or family were hurting, and she was proactive about reaching out to them and checking in over a period of time to make sure that they were okay.
  
  She loved crafts, gossip and laughter. Often, the lens of laughter was turned on herself, as she would share stories of dumb mistakes that she had made, and the efforts that she went to to fix them.
  
  Amy was a community builder. She had friendships all over the world in the online communities she frequented, and she kept family and friends close to home in touch with one another.
  
  She was an amazing mother, who encouraged children (whether her own, or part of the extended group of kids she welcomed into her home) to be strong and independent. Many of those kids called her their second mom.
  
  She died of a heart attack on Tuesday, November 27th, 2018.
  
  She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Jacqueline; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Verda Schweim; and paternal grandparents, Gene and Evelyn Murphy.
  
  She is survived by four children: Natalie, Shad, Tori and Kylar; her brother Andy, sister-in-law Hilary, niece Cassie, and nephew Duncan as well as a plethora of friends and extended family.
  
  ~Memorial Service~ Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 11 am with visitation one hour prior at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, Minnesota
  
  ~Private Interment~ Morningside Memorial Gardens Coon Rapids, Minnesota
  
  FAMILY
  She was preceded in death by her Parents, William and Jacqueline; Maternal Grandparents, Raymond and Verda Schweim; and Paternal Grandparents, Gene and Evelyn Murphy.
  
  Amy will be missed by her Children, Natalie Steadland, Shad Brown, Tori Brown, and Kylar Tingelstad; Husband, Rob Brown; Brother, Andy (Hilary) Murphy; Niece, Cassie Murphy; Nephew, Duncan Murphy; other Family and Friends after 27 November 2018 Minnesota.

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William Andrew Carland

• Birth*: William Andrew Carland was born on 22 March 1877.
• Death*: He died in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, on 21 July 1941, at the age of 64.
• Burial*: He was buried after 21 July 1941 in Jarrett Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial 12908857) at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

• Milit-Beg*: He began military service in 1898 CO F INC INF Spanish American War.

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Mamie Ellen Carland

• Birth*: Mamie Ellen Carland was born on 30 August 1881 at Buncombe County, North Carolina.
• Death*: She died in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, on 5 October 1971, at the age of 90.
• Burial*: She was buried after 5 October 1971 in Green Hills Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial 43761458) at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

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Cara "Carrie" Carland

• Birth*: Cara "Carrie" Carland was born on 8 April 1883.
• Death*: She died in Buncombe County, North Carolina, on 30 September 1957, at the age of 74.
• Burial*: She was buried after 30 September 1957 in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial 111256760) at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

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John David Carland

• Birth*: John David Carland was born on 24 January 1885 at Buncombe County, North Carolina.
• Death*: He died in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, on 29 August 1950, at the age of 65.
• Burial*: He was buried after 29 August 1950 in Green Hills Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial 30374463) at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

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William Perrin

• Birth*: William Perrin was born in 1877 at Buncombe County, North Carolina.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 in the household of William J. Carland at Lower Hominy, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

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Ernest Edward Schaetzke

• Birth*: Ernest Edward Schaetzke was born on 3 October 1853 at Wisconsin.
• Marriage*: He married Anna Augusta Seewald, daughter of Christian Charles Seewald and Augusta Wilhelmine Minske, on 4 May 1880 at Iosco Township, Waseca County, Minnesota.
• Death*: Ernest Edward Schaetzke died in Iosco, Waseca County, Minnesota, on 20 November 1909, at the age of 56.

Helena Sophia Schaetzke

• Birth*: Helena Sophia Schaetzke was born on 27 November 1881 at Iosco, Waseca County, Minnesota.
• Death*: She died in Janesville, Waseca County, Minnesota, on 11 March 1966, at the age of 84.

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Hedwig Marie Schaetzke

• Birth*: Hedwig Marie Schaetzke was born on 16 September 1883 at Iosco, Waseca County, Minnesota.
• Death*: She died in Janesville, Waseca County, Minnesota, on 30 July 1971, at the age of 87.

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Frederick Robert Schaetzke

• Birth*: Frederick Robert Schaetzke was born on 24 September 1885 at Iosco, Waseca County, Minnesota.
• Death*: He died in Waseca, Waseca County, Minnesota, on 9 December 1973, at the age of 88.

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Augusta Ella Schaetzke

• Birth*: Augusta Ella Schaetzke was born on 21 July 1887 at Iosco, Waseca County, Minnesota.
• Death*: She died in Waseca, Waseca County, Minnesota, on 18 December 1971, at the age of 84.
• Burial*: She was buried on 20 December 1971 in Woodville Cemetery at Waseca, Waseca County, Minnesota.

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Theodore Henry Schaetzke

• Birth*: Theodore Henry Schaetzke was born on 15 June 1890 at Iosco, Waseca County, Minnesota.
• Death*: He died in Janesville, Waseca County, Minnesota, on 14 October 1973, at the age of 83.

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Martha Louise Schaetzke

• Birth*: Martha Louise Schaetzke was born on 13 December 1892 at Iosco, Waseca County, Minnesota.
• Death*: She died in Janesville, Waseca County, Minnesota, on 3 March 1978, at the age of 85.
• Burial*: She was buried on 6 March 1978 in Janesville Cemetery at Janesville, Waseca County, Minnesota.

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Ella Otillie "Elsie" Schaetzke

• Birth*: Ella Otillie "Elsie" Schaetzke was born on 11 June 1898 at Iosco, Waseca County, Minnesota.
• Death*: She died in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, on 22 September 1980, at the age of 82.
• Burial*: She was buried on 26 September 1980 in St. John's Cemetery at Iosco, Waseca County, Minnesota.

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Louise A. Sprengler

• Birth*: Louise A. Sprengler was born on 18 July 1860 at Minnesota.
• Marriage*: She married Wilhelm Frederick Seewald, son of Christian Charles Seewald and Augusta Wilhelmine Minske, on 5 December 1879.
• Death*: Louise A. Sprengler died on 9 January 1940, at the age of 79.

• Married Name: As of 5 December 1879,her married name was Seewald.

Alfreda Seewald

• Birth*: Alfreda Seewald was born on 27 August 1885 at Iosco, Waseca County, Minnesota.
• Death*: She died in Battle Mountain, Lander County, Nevada, on 31 May 1964, at the age of 78.

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Helmut Seewald

• Birth*: Helmut Seewald was born on 24 June 1882 at Minnesota.
• Death*: He died in Denver, Arapahoe County, Colorado, on 8 June 1925, at the age of 42.

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Henry Julius Werdin

• Birth*: Henry Julius Werdin was born on 29 January 1858 at St. Mary, Waseca County, Minnesota.
• Marriage*: He married Bertha Seewald, daughter of Christian Charles Seewald and Augusta Wilhelmine Minske, on 10 December 1880 at Iosco Township, Waseca County, Minnesota.
• Death*: Henry Julius Werdin died in Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, on 23 February 1927, at the age of 69.
• Burial*: He was buried on 3 March 1927 at Janesville, Waseca County, Minnesota.

Edward Theodore Werdin

• Birth*: Edward Theodore Werdin was born on 25 February 1882 at Iosco Township, Waseca County, Minnesota.
• Death*: He died in Waseca, Waseca County, Minnesota, on 30 December 1972, at the age of 90.
• Burial*: He was buried on 2 January 1973 at Janesville, Waseca County, Minnesota.

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Dorothea Amelie Louise Werdin

• Birth*: Dorothea Amelie Louise Werdin was born on 15 April 1884 at Iosco Township, Waseca County, Minnesota.
• Marriage*: She married Edward Gottschalk on 26 April 1903 at Waseca, Waseca County, Minnesota.
• Death*: Dorothea Amelie Louise Werdin died in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, on 21 September 1923, at the age of 39.
• Burial*: She was buried on 24 September 1923 in Janesville Cemetery at Janesville, Waseca County, Minnesota.

• Married Name: Her married name was Gottschalk.

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Laura Augusta Werdin

• Birth*: Laura Augusta Werdin was born on 30 September 1886 at Alton, Waseca County, Minnesota.
• Death*: She died in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, on 26 September 1956, at the age of 69.
• Burial*: She was buried on 29 September 1956 in Janesville Cemetery at Janesville, Waseca County, Minnesota.

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Bernardt H. Werdin

• Birth*: Bernardt H. Werdin was born on 25 March 1889 at Iosco Township, Waseca County, Minnesota.
• Death*: He died in Iosco Township, Waseca County, Minnesota, on 15 July 1889.

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John Benjamin Werdin

• Birth*: John Benjamin Werdin was born on 24 June 1890 at Iosco Township, Waseca County, Minnesota.
• Death*: He died in Downey, Cook County, Illinois, on 9 February 1958, at the age of 67.
• Burial*: He was buried on 13 February 1958 in Fort Snelling National Cemetery at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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