Darlene Gengler Rommes, age 84, of Caledonia, died peacefully Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Gundersen Medical Center, La Crosse, Wis. She was born July 7, 1937, in Caledonia, to Erwin and Ruth (Schroeder) Diersen. Darlene started working as a nurse’s aid at Caledonia Hospital when she was 17. She married Ray Gengler on January 18, 1958. She was also a waitress and cook at … [Read more...]
Caledonia Council welcomes new city administrator
The Caledonia City Council met in regular session Monday, June 13, from 6-6:33 p.m. at city hall. Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance included Mayor (Tank) Schroeder, Robert “Bob” Klug, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. Council member Amanda Ninneman was absent. Mayor Schroeder opened the … [Read more...]
Susan Kay (Bauer) Goetzinger
Susan Kay (Bauer) Goetzinger, 65, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Susie was born in Caledonia on August 14, 1956, to Vincent and Rosine Bauer. On July 17, 1976, she married Curtis Goetzinger at St. Peter’s Catholic church in Caledonia. Curt and Susie were very happily married for 45 years. Their greatest … [Read more...]
Virginia (Welscher) McManimon Dever
Virginia (Welscher) McManimon Dever passed on to her New Life on June 11, 2022. She was 94 years old. Born September 30, 1927, she was one of six children born to Nicholas and Mary (Klug) Welscher of rural Caledonia, Minn. She graduated from Loretto High School in 1945 and was united in marriage to Robert McManimon in 1946. Virginia and Bob had four children: Bonnie Matter of … [Read more...]
New life for a former livery stable in downtown Caledonia
Houston County commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 7, from 9-9:52 a.m. at the historic county courthouse in downtown Caledonia. Commissioners in attendance include Chairman Greg Myhre, Robert (Bob) Burns, Eric Johnson, and Dewey Severson. Absent was Teresa Walter. Chairman Myhre called the meeting to order and led commissioners and the public in the … [Read more...]
David J. Olson
David J. Olson, age 84, of Caledonia, died peacefully, Saturday, June 4, 2022, at his home. Dave was born November 3, 1937, to Oscar and Evelyn (Welch) Olson in Mabel, Minn. He told everyone that he was born above the liquor store; back then it was the Olson Cafe which was owned by his parents. He attended Caledonia High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from … [Read more...]
Rosalie Ann (Wier) Stadtler
Rosalie Ann (Wier) Stadtler, age 75, passed away away on May 15, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to Lloyd and Amanda (Brennegan) Wier in Galesville, Wis., on May 19, 1946. She was one of 12 children, three of which were her brothers, Armond (Kay) Wier, Leon (Eileen) Wier, and Leland (LaVonne) Wier. Her sisters are Janet (Bernard) Las, Sondra … [Read more...]
Caledonia’s audit receives highest rating possible
The Caledonia City Council met in regular session Monday, May 9, from 6-7:50 p.m. at city hall. Mayor DeWayne “Tank” Schroeder led the council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance included Mayor Schroeder, Robert “Bob” Klug, Amanda Ninneman, David Fitzpatrick, and Brad Rykhus. Members approved the minutes from the April 25 regular city … [Read more...]
Muriel M. Loomis
Muriel M. Loomis, age 84, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully on May 4, 2022, in Colgate, Wis. She was born December 21, 1937, in Lake City, Minn., to Lawrence and Leocadia (Becker) Karels. Muriel graduated from Loretto High School and attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Rochester, Minn. On July 19, 1958, she was united in marriage to Richard Loomis at St. … [Read more...]
Ervin “Pinkie” Russel Barth
Ervin Russel Barth “Pinkie,” age 96, passed away on Sunday April 17, 2022, at the Buckley Assisted Living Apartments in Caledonia Minn. He was born on June 24, 1925, in Preston, Minn., to Elmer Hennen Barth and Wilhelmina Agusta Barth. Pinkie grew up seven miles southwest of Preston, Minn., on the family farm. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1946 and served two years. He … [Read more...]
