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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John Andrew Skoog, January 27, 1929 – February 24, 2020. John Andrew Skoog, age 91, of Prior Lake, MN, previously from Omaha, NE died Monday, February 24, 2020 peacefully at his home. Born on January 27, 1929 in Joliet, Ill, to the late Andrew Alfred and Jennet Isabelle (Rajala) Skoog….
Jerry Francis Nalipinski, age 91, joined his beloved wife Marilyn on October 14, 2021. Korean War Veteran, recipient of two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star for action in North Korea. Jerry worked for Northwestern Bell until he retired. Long-time member of the North Saint Paul VFW. Jerry was instrumental…
William James Bellman, November 28, 1946 — October 4, 2021. William “Bill” James Bellman, 74, of Winona, died at Gundersen Health System on October 4, 2021. Bill was born November 28, 1946, in Winona to Wilton and Pauline (Zakrzewski) Bellman. He graduated from Cotter High School in 1964 and earned…
Walter O. Iverson, Jr., 88 of Duluth passed away on Friday, January 22nd, 2021 in his home of natural causes with family at his side. His gentle loving ways, positive attitude and strong work ethic were the model and inspiration to his family. He was a kind, hardworking perfectionist and…
Kenneth Robert Hensel, 73 of Palisade, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Lake View Memorial Hospital in Two Harbors. He was born June 3, 1947 in Brainerd to Edwin Gustaf and Frances Mae (Tibbetts) Hensel. He grew up on a small farm located about 12 miles north of Palisade. He…
February 17, 1934 ~ January 27, 2021 (age 86). Richard C. Holdorf, age 86, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Winona Health. He was born on February 17, 1934, in Eau Claire, WI, to John C. and Dolores (Conrad) Holdorf. After graduation from Regis High School…
April 27, 1943 – November 17, 2020 MARK EDWARD SLAMA, age 77, of Mankato, formerly of Janesville passed away Tuesday morning, November 17, 2020. Mark Slama, Charter member of the Prairieland Defenders Chapter #807, passed away November 17, 2020. Mark served as Chapter #807 Commander for 4 terms, 2009-2013, and…
January 20, 1951 – February 17, 2020 Bradford William Schmidt, age 69, of Hinckley, passed away on 2/17 /2020 at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. Brad Schmidt was born on January 20th, 1951 to William and Rosemary Schmidt. Brad grew up in the Kroschel area where he attended the Kroschel…
September 30, 1947 ~ August 13, 2020 (age 72) Timothy Michael Bauer never let his wife, children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren leave his house without giving them a hug and telling them he loved them. His loving words and embraces will be sorely missed by his friends and family as Tim…
Roseville, MN – Age 75 of Roseville, MN. Passed away on July 27, 2020 Claude was preceded in death by his sister Carole Matsche (Richard) and parents Elmer and Genevieve (Wisneski) Verkuilen. Claude was born on September 3, 1944, in Neenah, Wisconsin and is survived by his wife of 47…
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Minnesota is the proud recipient of grants through the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.
