Service Information
Wayne M. Rischmiller, age 83, of Collins Township, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Willows Landing Senior Living in Monticello, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton, Minnesota, with interment in High Island Cemetery in New Auburn, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 2, 2022 from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, Minnesota, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Military Honors by the New Auburn VFW Post 7266.
Obituary
Wayne Merlin Rischmiller was born on February 11, 1939, in New Auburn, Minnesota. He was the son of Harold and Gertrude (Hahn) Rischmiller. Wayne was baptized as an infant on February 26, 1939, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 24, 1952, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Auburn. He received his education in Glencoe, Minnesota, and was a graduate with the Glencoe High School class of 1957.
Wayne entered active military service in the United States Marines on September 17, 1956, at Minneapolis, Minnesota. He received an Honorable Discharge on September 16, 1958, at Great Lakes, Illinois, and achieved the rank of Corporal.
On May 17, 1961, Wayne was united in marriage to Mavis Lena Klukas at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Kurt and Daniel. Wayne and Mavis made their home in New Auburn for 11 years, before moving to Collins Township, McLeod County, where they farmed west of Lake Marion. They shared 40 years of marriage before the passing of Mavis on October 2, 2001.
Wayne was employed as a production scheduler at Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing in Hutchinson. He retired in December 31, 1996.
Wayne was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton. He was also a member of the New Auburn VFW Post 7266. Wayne was also member of the Brownton Baseball Association and a life member of the Rod & Gun Club.
Wayne enjoyed fishing, hunting, restoring old vehicles, and working on his hobby farm. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Wayne passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Willows Landing Senior Living in Monticello, Minnesota, at the age of 83 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Wayne is survived by his:
Sons, Kurt Rischmiller and his wife, Peggy of Hutchinson, MN,
Daniel Rischmiller of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Alex Rischmiller, Nikki Rischmiller Grosvenor and her husband, Philip, Jacob Rischmiller;
Great-grandchildren, Rylin Rischmiller, Payton Rischmiller, Aden Rischmiller, Loretta Rischmiller, Charlotte Rischmiller, Dakota Rischmiller, Colton Rischmiller;
Sister-in-law, Dixie Rischmiller;
Many other relatives and friends.
Wayne is preceded in death by his Parents, Harold and Gertrude Rischmiller; Wife, Mavis Rischmiller; Brother, Dale Rischmiller; Sister, Audrey Schuette and her husband Raymond.
Jennifer L Schmidt says
Kurt and Dan~ Sympathies to you as you grieve the loss of your dad. I remember Wayne as ‘larger than life’. Together again with Mavis. RIP.
Eugene & Carol Grewe says
To Wayne’s family:
So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. Many good memories of him while we were on the New Auburn Town 1950’s Champion baseball team and many years after. He was a special person. May God be with you and your families.
Roger Denton says
Wayne and I worked together at 3M. Through our love of baseball and sports in general we had common friends including Roger Roepke, Lyle Katzenmiller, Chuck Warner and other Brownton folks.
In my book, Wayne was a real nice guy who loved stories and loved to laugh.
RIP WR
Amy says
My condolences during this tough time.
Jennifer L Schmidt says
Kurt, Dan, and families~Sending sympathy and prayers to you as you mourn the loss of Wayne. I’ll always remember the 4-door maroon truck.
Larry Hoffman says
Rest in peace Marine!
Deb Haapala says
So Sorry for the loss of your Dad. Thinking of you,my sympathies.
Ann Zivkovich says
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs!!!
Vicki Wendlandt Frauendienst says
Kurt and Danny,
I just loved your parents, and 4 of July at the lake when we were kids. You have my deepest sympathy, and prayers for you families!!!
Rylin Rischmiller says
I love you grandpa Wayne