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Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service - HoustonWayne Purtzer Obituary
Wayne Ralph Purtzer, 88, of Houston, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. A Gathering of Celebration will be held at 1pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Hoff Funeral Home in Houston, with Military Honors, and visitation to follow till 4pm. Full obituary to follow.
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Upcoming Events
Sep
13
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hoff Funeral Home Houston
710 E Cedar St, Houston, MN 55943
Send FlowersSep
13
Services provided by
Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service - Houston