Service Information
John A. Polfliet, age 73, Husband of Karen, of Hector, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 17, 2020, at 10:30 A.M. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hector.
Gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020, from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector and will continue Monday one hour prior to the service at the church.
A Prayer Service will be held Sunday, February 16, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. at the Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector.
Obituary
John August Polfliet was born on February 24, 1946, in Marshall, Minnesota. He was the son of Edmund and Martha (Buysse) Polfliet. John was baptized as an infant at St Clotilde Catholic Church in Green Valley, Minnesota, and was confirmed there as a youth. He received his education in Minneota, Minnesota, and graduated with the class of 1964.
On December 27, 1969, John was united in marriage to Karen Eischens. This marriage was blessed with two children, Mandy and Jason. John and Karen resided in Fargo, North Dakota, and later moved to Hector, Minnesota, in 1983. They shared 50 years of marriage.
After moving to Hector, John drove truck for Olinger Trucking and resumed his career as a plumber in 1997. He worked for Valley Plumbing and was a member of Local 15. John was also a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Hector. In retirement, John replaced his love for trucking and took up driving school bus. John was a jack of all trades and was always excited to try something new.
John enjoyed traveling, fishing, cooking, and watching TV. He also enjoyed gardening and farming with Rich Wehking. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends.
John passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota, at the age of 73 years. Blessed be his memory.
John is survived by his:
Wife, Karen Polfliet of Hector, MN;
Children, Mandy Schiebel and her husband, Shane, of Hector, MN,
Jason Polfliet and his special friend, Carly Petzold, of Stanwood, WA;
Grandchildren, Damian Polfliet, Trinity Kirschbaum, Jinger Polfliet, Hartli Polfliet, and 1 Great-grandson;
Siblings, Carol Weedman and her husband, Kenny,
Mary Otto and her husband, Jerry,
Margaret Olafson and her husband, Dave;
Brother-in-law, Kevin Weedman of Alexandra, MN;
many other relatives and friends
John is preceded in death by his Parents, Edmund and Martha Polfliet; and Sister, Marilyn Weedman.
Nikki White says
Dear Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. He did so much for our family as he helped take care of my Grandpa “Shorty Suess”. Sending many healing prayers to you and the family & friends. My mother’s name was Toots–Monica Suess.
Sincerely,
Nichole (Hable) White
Patti Jo says
I am so sad to hear this news. John was always so kind to me. Great guy. He will always be remembered in my heart.
Susan M Green says
Karen and family so sorry to hear this. You are in my prayers. I can not make it down there but will be thinking about everyone.
Helen Louwagie says
Sending prayers to you and your family you will be in my thoughts ?
Carol Beckler says
Sending many prayer’s for this hard time!!!
John Case says
Karen–very shocked to here this bad news–we had a lot of fun working together as plumbers—-also had great conversations at the casino’s—-sending prayers to yo and your family—may john rest I peace—-
Toots Collins says
Karen and family words dont come easy at this difficult time remember the good times and a big “Thank You” for all the times John helped my dad my deepest condolences Toots Collins
Michelle Levering says
Karen I’m sorry for your loss.My Grandpa Shorty always had good things to say about John and his garden. He will be missed. Michelle Levering (Hable)
LaNetta VanDale says
Karen, So sorry to hear of your loss. I will try to make it to the gathering on Sunday.
sue says
We are so sad to hear of John’s passing. David has such fun memories of his childhood cousin: camping, horseback riding, family picnics and just hanging out. He will be missed.
Sue and Dave
Tom Culshaw says
So sorry and shocked to hear of John’s passing.
I am a retired member/business agent of Plumbers Local #15. i met John on a few job sites, and my last day of work in October of 2003, I looked him up, to say good=bye, and wish him well as a member of the Local.
I also am from Minneota,class of ’62.
Rest in peace Brother Polfliet.