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Edward "Ed" Drietz, age 84, of Volga, Minnesota, formerly of Lake Benton, Minnesota died Friday, October 24, 2025 at the Hendricks Community Hospital in Hendricks, Minnesota.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hartquist Funeral Home and services are currently pending.
Please return to view Ed's life history and service details when they are made available.
102 S Fremont St PO Box 301, Lake Benton, MN 56149
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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