In loving memory, we celebrate the life of our family’s patriarch, William “Bill” Wilbur Kremer. He peacefully passed away the early morning of September 21, 2018, holding the hands of his third daughter Kathy and youngest daughter Kari, in the town he called home most of his life. As a husband, father, grandfather, veteran, small-business owner and active community member, … [Read more...]
Chatfield High School remodel nears completion – open house set
The Chatfield School Board had their first meeting in the new Forum Room, which is an elevated tiered room for lectures and larger group gatherings. Each board member had their own microphone so that the entire room could hear the meeting. All members were present except for Amy Jeffers. Also in attendance were Superintendent Ed Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey, … [Read more...]
Donna Marie Jech
Donna Marie Jech, 84, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away at her home on September 15, 2018, after a short battle with cancer. Donna was born on January 23, 1934, to Baldwin and Mildred (Martin) Narveson in rural Chatfield. She attended school in Chatfield and graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1953. On September 3, 1955, she married Robert R. Jech in Stewartville, … [Read more...]
Chatfield budget and tax levy
City Clerk Joel Young presented numbers on the proposed preliminary 2019 budget and levy at the September 10 Chatfield city council meeting. At the September 24 meeting, councilors will have to set the preliminary levy for 2019. When the final levy is set in December it can be lower but not higher. Young said his presentation includes typical goals and values. One goal is to … [Read more...]
Brandon Arndt
Brandon Matthew Arndt, 38, of Rochester, died September 10, 2018. Brandon was born February 22, 1980, in Frederic, Wis., to Dean Richard and Norma Jean (Larsen) Arndt. Brandon was raised in Chatfield. He worked as a caretaker with Bob’s Trailer Park in Rochester. He enjoyed gardening, bicycling, playing games, and watching movies. He loved spending time with his … [Read more...]
Patrick Lawler
Patrick Claude Lawler, 85, passed away on September 5, 2018, in Rochester. Patrick was born July 11, 1933, in Chatfield to Lawrence and Hazel (Mahan) Lawler. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1952. On September 26, 1964, he married Janet de los Santos. He worked as a police officer for 41 years in Chatfield. He enjoyed spending time with family. He also … [Read more...]
Chatfield City Council approves bond bid for swimming pool
The Chatfield City Council held a regular council meeting on August 27, 2018. Members present were councilors Pam Bluhm, John McBroom, Mike Urban, and Paul Novotny, along with Mayor Russell Smith, City Clerk Joel Young, and Deputy City Clerk Beth Carlson. Councilor Josh Broadwater was absent. Under the consent agenda, the minutes of the prior meeting were approved, along with … [Read more...]
Chatfield Schools welcomes new elementary principal
At the August 20 Chatfield School Board Meeting all board members were present, along with Superintendent Harris, Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant; and Business Manager Karyl Lyon. No board members had reports to give. Superintendent Harris first welcomed the new elementary principal, Shane McBroom to the school district. He stated that they were very happy to have him … [Read more...]
Gerald M. “Jerry” Fritsch
Gerald M. “Jerry” Fritsch passed away on August 20, 2018, after fearlessly fighting Parkinson’s Disease for 20 years. He was born to Archie and Stella Fritsch (Neis) of Rochester on May 23, 1936. Jerry graduated from Cannon Falls High School and graduated from St. Mary’s College in Winona, Minn., in 1958. There he was a founding father of Phi Mu Alpha, the school’s music … [Read more...]
County makes first payment per Chatfield abatement agreement
Chris Gastner, CEDA, and Mike Bubany, David Drown and Associates, reviewed the agreement made in 2008 at the county board’s August 14 meeting. Fillmore County granted a property tax abatement to help finance road infrastructure improvements and a booster station to serve a subdivision (Hilltop Estates) and the new elementary school in Chatfield. Chatfield installed $2.8 million … [Read more...]