Service Information
Arnold Schauer, age 84, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 27, 2016, 11:00 A.M. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota, with interment following at the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 26, 2016, from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe, Minnesota, and will continue one hour prior the service at the church on Saturday.
Obituary
Arnold Gustav August Schauer was born on July 7, 1931, in New Auburn Township, Minnesota. He was the son of Henry and Lydia (Bullert) Schauer. Arnold was baptized as an infant on July 19, 1931, by Rev. Dysterheft at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Helen Township, Glencoe, Minnesota, and later was confirmed in his faith as a youth on March 25, 1945, by Rev. Alf. Streufert at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota. He received his education at a country school. Arnold entered active military service in the United States Army on December 16, 1953. He received an Honorable Discharge on January 19, 1956.
On December 3, 1955, Arnold was united in marriage to Yvonne Betty Gibson by Rev. Meyer at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Missouri. After Arnold’s military term was over, the couple made their home in New Auburn Township on the Schauer family farm. Their marriage was blessed with two children, David and Diane. Arnold and Yvonne shared over 58 years of marriage until Yvonne passed away on December 28, 2013.
Arnold was a farmer and enjoyed tending the animals, especially the cattle and hogs. He was an active member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota, where he served on many committees.
Arnold was a hard worker. He enjoyed building and fixing items, fishing and was an awesome storyteller, always having a joke to share. Arnold cherished the time spent with his family and friends.
Arnold passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the age of 84 years, 7 months and 16 days.
Blessed be his memory.
Arnold is survived by his:
Children, David Schauer and his wife, Judy, of Glencoe, MN,
Diane Rettmann and her husband, Randy, of Glencoe, MN;
Grandchildren, Tara Wisch and her husband, Justin, of Brownton, MN,
Crystal Cooley and her husband, Michael, of Ft. Collins, CO,
Mike Schauer and his girlfriend, Kayla Erickson, of Glencoe, MN,
Cathy Rettmann of Glencoe, MN,
Dan Rettmann and his wife, Chelsey, of Fairfax, MN;
Great Grandchildren, Ava Wisch, Maddox Wisch, Isaac Wisch, Easton Wisch;
Sister-In-Law, Dorla Butler of St. Louis, MO;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and many friends.
Arnold is preceded in death by his Parents, Henry and Lydia Schauer; Wife, Yvonne Schauer; Brother, Raymond Schauer; Infant Sister.
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