Donald D. Holtorf, 69

Donald D. Holtorf, age 69, of Austin, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Born in Mantorville, Minn. on March 7, 1933, to John and Bertha Holtorf, he opened and operated Don's Shoe Repair from 1959 until his retirement in 1995. The devotion to his business was evident in his motto: "We mend the rips, patch the holes, fix the heels and save the soles." His devotion to his community was witnessed in his involvement in membership at the Moose Lodge and Knights of Columbus. Don enjoyed camping, playing cards and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed traveling and wintering in Texas.

Mr. Holtorf is survived by his wife, Carolyn; their children, Mary (Dan) Clennon of Austin; Ann (Tim) Williams of Austin; Michael (Cindy) Holtorf of Austin; Donald (Liz) Holtorf of Faribault; Tom (Colleen) Holtorf of Lisle, Ill.; Robert (Jolene) Holtorf of Austin; Paul (Michelle) Holtorf of Austin; Kathy (Jim) Jackson of Medford; Steven (Mary) Holtorf of Austin; Anthony Holtorf of Lino Lakes; brothers, Dean Holtorf, Richard (Mary Ellen) Holtorf, Jack Holtorf, James Holtorf, Jerry Holtorf; sisters, Lorraine Nierman, Lillian Suntken and Ladonna Holtorf. He has 30 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous beloved grandpets!

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bertha; sisters, Verlie Lehman, Marian Becker, Beverly Holtorf and granddaughter, Gina Clennon.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Paul Nelson officiating. Casket bearers will be Benjamin Clennon, Jonathan Holtorf, Joseph Holtorf, Thomas Holtorf, Jr., Michael S. Petersen and James Jackson, Jr. Interment is at Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Worlein Funeral Home and at the church one hour before the service. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service Wednesday at the funeral home.

May E. Salzmann, 90

May E. (Jacobson) Salzmann, 90, of Austin, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home

She was born Feb. 14, 1912, in Harrisburg, Pa., to Elmer and Sarah (Garman) Clark. As a young child her family moved from Pennsylvania to Harmony, Minn.

On Feb. 28, 1928, she married Herman Jacobson in Ostrander. Herman died Sept. 17, 1954. In 1956, she married Harry Baldwin; he died in 1967. She married Donald W. Salzmann in 1968; he died in 1978.

May moved to Austin in 1952. She was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and enjoyed sewing and crocheting.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Lorraine and Norman Hildestad, Austin; Eldena and Jerry Seabright, Spring Valley; Mary Anne and Donald Befort, Lake City; son and daughter-in-law, Merton and Miriam Jacobson, Minneapolis; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Florence Clark, Spring Valley; Art and Bernice Clark, Cody, Wyo.; Ralph and Dorothy Ficken, Blue Earth.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three husbands, three children and 10 siblings.

Visitation: One hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Rev. Kristin K. Wee officiating. Casket bearers will be David Hildestad, Michael Hildestad, Craig Seabright, Matt Voigt, Patrick Befort, Donald Befort Jr., Lynne Martin and Dwayne Hildestad.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin.

Memorials: To St. Mark's Lutheran Home or St. Olaf Lutheran Church.

Virginia E. Johnson, 81

Virginia E. Johnson, 81, of Elk River, formerly of Le Sueur, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, at the Guardian Angels Care Center of Elk River.

She was born Oct. 18, 1921, in Minot, N.D., to George and Nora (Carlson-Oen) Gersting. She grew up in the Minot area and graduated from high school there.

On Oct. 15, 1949, she married Fred Johnson in Minot. The couple lived in several communities including Minot, N.D., Bismarck, N.D., St. Paul., Austin, Bloomington, Le Sueur, and most recently Virginia lived in Elk River. While living in Austin, she and her husband opened the Sterling State Bank of Austin in 1958. Virginia was an active volunteer at the nursing home in Austin, and was also active in several churches including Our Savior's Lutheran of Austin, Normandale Lutheran Church of Edina and First Lutheran Church of Le Sueur.

She enjoyed traveling, cooking, and entertaining.

Survivors include son, Bernie (Pam) Johnson, Minnetonka; daughter, Karen (Tom) Welle, Monticello; two grandsons; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Milan Gersting; and sisters, Phyllis Kuglin and Shirlee Pearley.

Visitation: One hour before the service at the church on Wednesday.

Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, at Resurrection Lutheran Church of Monticello with. Rev. Bob Rusert officiating.

Interment: 3:30 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing.

Funeral Home: Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel, Monticello.