In Memoriam ~ John Niedzielski, Jr. ’47 January 16, 2017 John Niedzielski, age 87, of Gilman, died Monday, January 16, 2017 at Lakewood Health Care Center in Staples. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Thursday, January 19, 2017 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Gilman. The Rev. Michael Wolfbauer will officiate. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 […]
Cold Temperatures Don’t Deter Winter Wildlife! January 13, 2017 Wildlife sightings are common on the Saint John’s Prep campus- even in winter. Our school is located on the scenic 2,7000 acre Saint John’s Abbey Arboretum, so our students see animals in the woods, marshes and trails surrounding the school each day. This week an owl has taken roost nearby our main building. Prep parent Ann McGee snapped a photo of […]
Edwin M. Neisen, 89, Father of Michael ’71, Dave ’73 & Pat ’81 January 6, 2017 Edwin M. Neisen, 89 Father of Michael ’71, Dave ’73 and Pat ’81 Sept. 1, 1927 – Jan. 4, 2017 Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Edwin M. Neisen, 89 of Maple Grove, formerly of Cold Spring and Watkins, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at St. Anthony […]
Community Enrichment Night: Preparing for College Starts Early! January 5, 2017 Practical Suggestions on How to Prepare, Pick, and Pay for College Join us for an educational evening about preparing for your child’s college, both financially and academically. Join experienced admissions, financial aid, and investment professionals on Monday, January 9, 2017 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Marcus Parkwood Theatre in Waite Park. This free event is […]
Saint John’s Prep School Students Earn 2017 AAA Award January 4, 2017 Collegeville, MN: Seniors Yichu ‘Sterling Chen’ and Alexandra ‘Alex’ Lee are the Saint John’s Prep recipients of the “Triple A (Academics, Arts and Athletics) Award” by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). According to the MSHSL, the purpose of this program is to recognize and honor high school seniors who have excelled in the […]
In Memoriam ~ Dr. Dean E Goblirsch ’52 November 22, 2016 Dr. Dean E Goblirsch ’52 November 14, 1934 – November 21, 2016 Dr. Dean E. Goblirsch ’52 of Las Vegas, Nevada, died peacefully November 21, 2016. Dean was born November 14, 1934 in Little Falls, MN to Dr. Edmund and Hyacinthe (née Felix). He married Leila (née Kissel) on December 29, 1956. He was a […]
Lawrence “Larry” Duerr ’52 November 21, 2016 Lawrence “Larry” Duerr ’52 Nov. 16, 2016 Larry Duerr went home to be with Jesus on November 16, 2016, he was 82 years old. He was a cultivator of hearts. His language of love was his time, service and energy. He worked three jobs when he had to, but knew how to sit in the […]
Dr. Stewart “Doc” Ellis, Father of Walt ’81, Marty ’82 and John ’84 and Grandfather of Annie ’18 November 15, 2016 Dr. Stewart “Doc” Ellis Father of Walt ’81, Marty ’82 and John ’84 Grandfather of Annie ’18 May 7, 1925 – Nov. 12, 2016 Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, MN for Dr. Stewart C. Ellis, age 91, who died Saturday […]
Marvin Allen Friedrich October 28, 2016 A gathering of family and friends will take place from 2-6PM with a time of sharing at 5:30PM on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, St. Cloud for Marvin A. Friedrich, age 47, of South Jordan, Utah passed away at his home in Utah on Sunday, October 23, 2016. Marvin […]
Fidelis John Eckes September 25, 2016 Fidelis John Eckes, age 102 of Minnetonka, longtime resident of Plymouth and Hamel, MN. Born in Plymouth, Minnesota, March 5, 1914, to Philip and Gertrude (Striebel) Eckes. Died on August 15, 2016 surrounded by loving family in his Minnetonka home. Fidelis was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Loretta (Etzel), his brother, Mark (Myrtle […]
