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2021 Department Convention – save the date
Date: May 15, 2021
Time: 0930 start to 1300 Hours depart
Location: VFW Hall Post 9625
Mark Edward Slama
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…
Bradford William Schmidt
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…
Timothy “Tim” Bauer
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…
Claude David Verkuilen
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…
Louisiana Patriots affected by Hurricane Laura in need of assistance
Dear Fellow Patriots, The DEPT of Louisiana has several Patriots severely affected by Hurricane Laura and is in need of assistance. Most of these families are completely displaced from their homes, awaiting insurance adjusters, and their out of pocket expenses are tremendous. Message form Louisiana Department Commander Through my best…
2020 MOPH Scholarship Winners Announced!
Patriots, We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarships. This year we had a record number of applicants. The MOPH continues to work to increase the number of scholarships and amounts awarded to meet the growing costs of higher education. The…
Edgar Peck
Edgar Peck, 75 of Lakeshore, died on Saturday, July 4th 2020 at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes. A Mass of Christian Burial will held on July 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Nisswa. A visitation will be on Thursday, July 9th from 5-7 p.m….
Gary Wayne Kinser
Gary Wayne Kinser, 72, passed away on June 2, 2020, at his home in Sanger. Born on October 17, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN, Gary was the son of Robert William and Marion Goldie (Trude) Kinser. Gary obtained his bachelor’s degree then went on to serve our country in the United…
Military Order of the Purple Heart Department Convention 2020
Saturday, May 16, 2020 AmericInn Hotel, 240 Stadium Rd., Mankato, Minnesota Call early to reserve a room if needed. Lunch will be on your own. Information on a dinner meal will come very soon. This will be a one-day convention, so we will have a very full agenda. More information…