Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Heart, America's Combat Wounded Veterans
The Purple Heart is the only decoration that attests, without question, to the bearer having been in combat. It is one for which an individual cannot be recommended, it can only be earned.
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Stephen (Steve) John Sagstetter, age 75, of River Falls, WI passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at his home on May 25, 2023. Steve is the son of Ambrose and Fannet (Gleason) Sagstetter was born on July 1, 1947 in Plum City, WI.
Reverend Richard Jenkins, Sr passed away July 26, 2023. Richard was a past national MOPH Chaplin and the immediate past chaplin of the Minnesota Department MOPH. At rest now after suffering from dementia he passed away at the Minneapolis VA Hospital.
The Military Order of the
Purple Heart Department of
Minnesota is the proud
recipient of grants through
the Minnesota Department
of Veterans Affairs.
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Chartered by Congress in 1958, The Military Order of the Purple Heart is composed of military men and women who received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds suffered in combat. Although our membership is restricted to the combat wounded, we support all veterans and their families with a myriad of nationwide programs by Chapters and National Service Officers.