Youlonda Anita Loechler

Youlonda Anita Loechler, 55, of Millville, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 24, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on April 20, 1970 in Wabasha, MN to Chester (Chet) and Ruth (Ted) Briggs.

Youlonda grew up in Millville Minnesota and attended Elgin- Millville High School, graduating in 1988. Youlonda continued her education at RCTC where she acquired an associates degree in Lab Medicine. She returned to school a few years later at the University of North Dakota where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science in 2012.

Youlonda married her high school sweetheart, Kevin Loechler, on April 20th, 1991 at St Pauls United Church of Christ in Eyota, MN. Youlonda and Kevin lived in a quaint little home where they started their family but soon moved to what became Youlonda's forever home and a place she created so many cherished memories.

Youlonda was actively involved in the community. She was the president of the counsel at Grace UCC in Millville and served as a valuable member on the board at the Plainview Public Library. Youlonda was also a dedicated employee to Mayo Clinic in Rochester where she just celebrated her 35th anniversary.

Youlonda loved spending time with her friends and family. She specifically enjoyed playing and doing crafts with her 3 granddaughters. Youlonda also enjoyed traveling, reading, going for walks or just staying busy in general.

Youlonda is survived by her husband, Kevin Loechler of Plainview, Minnesota; two children Aaron (Katey) Loechler of Watkins, Minnesota and Kiara (Zach Baumgartner) Loechler of Tarpon Springs, Florida; three grandchildren Ella, Ridley, and Holli; parents Chester(Chet) and Ruth (Ted) Briggs of Millville, Minnesota; two sisters Rochelle (Travis) Wilford of Harmony, Minnesota and Andrea (Casey) Leonhardt of West Albany, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Eva and Lee Briggs, and Peter and Florence(Minnie) Komisar.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday September 30, 2025 at Grace United Church of Christ, 300 Division Street, Millville, MN from 4-7pm. Funeral services will also be at Grace United Church of Christ on Wednesday October 1, 2025 at 11am with visitation one hour prior to service. A luncheon will follow the service. Pastor Ana Wilson will be officiating.

Rochester Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements.

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