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Bernard Kalthoff Obituary
St. Cloud
February 1, 1937 - July 26, 2015
Ben passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be Thursday July 30 at 11 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Waite Park (105 6th Ave N) with the Rev. Mark Innocenti officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday July 29th 4-8 PM at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home (1900 Veterans Dr, St Cloud) and after 9 AM on Thursday morning also at the funeral home.
He was born in St. Martin to the late Joseph & Anna (Jacobs) Kalthoff. Graduated from Albany High School and attended St. Cloud Business School. Ben married Vi Torborg on Sept 3rd, 1960 at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Richmond. Ben played on the St. Martin amateur baseball team for 12 yrs and various softball teams until he was in his fifties. He enjoyed playing with the St. Martin Band for many years. Ben was an avid golfer, fisherman, bowler, and card player. He loved dancing and music, especially polka.
He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church for 54 yrs. He was very active in Catholic Aid (treasurer), parish festival treasurer for 34 yrs, and charter member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society. Held various parish positions (Couple to Couple marriage preparation, Parish/School Council, church usher).
He will be remembered for his love of family, his patient and kind nature, and strong faith in God.
Ben was employed for 27 yrs at Landwehr Heavy Moving, 13 years at JM Oil, and after retiring enjoyed selling boats at Larsen Boats and later working at The Store House (for Frank & Jeff Klein).
Survived by his loving wife, Vi of 54 years; children Marlene (Jon) Kainz of Lino Lakes MN, Steve (Kay) Kalthoff of Lino Lakes MN, Mark (Siri) Kalthoff of Apple Valley MN, Brian (Tracy) Kalthoff of Shoreview MN, Kathy (John) Morrow of Omaha NE; grandsons, Tyler, Ryan, Scott, Ben, Augie, Sean, Tae; granddaughters, Karel, Kasey, Kari, Abigail, Shannon, Molly. Step- grandchildren Meghann, Caleb, Rachel. Brothers: Linus (Jenny), Norb (Verna), Cy (Ginny), Joe (Jane), Bob (Renee). Sisters: Julie (Elmer) Vossen, Mary Jane (Mark) Kriz. Brothers/sisters-in-law: Mary Helen Torborg, Bernice Evens, Dolores Torborg, Jerome (Ginny) Torborg, Ralph Buerman, Sr. Mary Josephine Torborg, Herb (Emmy) Torborg, Urban Torborg.
Preceded in death by parents: Joseph & Anna Kalthoff, brothers/sisters-in-law: Alice & Alois Lauer, Norb Torborg, Ralph Evens, Alfred Torborg, Monica Buerman, Joanne Torborg, Kathy Torborg, Trudy Torborg.
The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Patrick Lalley, Centra- Care Hospice team, and Ben's personal caregivers: Darlene and Deb.
In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations in memory of Ben Kalthoff to the Poor Clare Monastery of Sauk Rapids.
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Brian and Sheila Athmann
July 30, 2015
Our sympathy to Vi and the Kalthoff family. So very sorry for your loss. The memories of Ben will always live on. He was an amazing man!
Mark Sniezek
July 29, 2015
My sincere condolences go out to the Kalthoff family. Ben was always a happy person and joy to be around. My prayers & thoughts are with you.
Jeff Klein
July 28, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the whole family. He was always such a pleasure to be around. I am proud to have gotten to know him over the last 8 years. He will be missed.
July 28, 2015
Sorry, for your loss. I will remember Ben as friendly guy at family gatherings. Stan and Eileen Bayer (Renee's sister)
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Darrin Holthaus
July 28, 2015
To Ben's family, my deepest sympathies go out to you during this time of grieving. I remember Ben being such a genuine and gentle man when I delivered his St Cloud Times newspaper many many years ago. He always made a point to say "Hi" when I would see him at Rich Spring golf course. He will forever be remembered! God bless!
Dan Raden
July 28, 2015
Steve and entire Kalthoff family: I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gooner & Di Bartz
July 28, 2015
One of Waite Park's finest - The saddest moment is when the person who gave you the best memories becomes a memory - Our sympathy to Vi and family - no goodbyes as he will always be in your heart.
Mary Botz
July 28, 2015
Hello, you don't know us, but my parents (Cy and Joan) live in the same neighborhood as Ben and Vi. They are also close friends with Herb and Emmy Torborg. We learned of Ben's illness while my dad was on hospice. We lost my dad just over a month ago to pancreatic cancer, so I wanted to reach out and share my very deepest sympathy with you. Losing someone to cancer is so very difficult. Please know that our prayers are with you, and that I hope Vi and my mom will find some comfort in each other's understanding of this journey. I will be holding you all so very close in prayer over these next days, and in the months and years to come. God bless.
Dan Schleper
July 28, 2015
Genuinely nice guy. Ben lived a good life and with Vi, raised a great family. My sympathies to the many that will feel the loss.
July 28, 2015
Genuinely nice guy. Lived a good life and raised a great family with Vi. My sympathies to the many that will feel his loss.
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