Marcella C. Tabatt, 80, of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully May 11, 2022, at CentraCare Care Center in Sauk Centre. A visitation with a sharing time was May 15 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre, followed by a lunch and gathering at the American Legion in Sauk Centre. Marcella Catherine Tabatt was born April 26, 1942, in Litchfield, to Cyril and Barbara (Theis) Ficker. She grew up in Litchfield on the family farm with her 12 siblings. Marcella attended school until the eighth grade and then joined the work force at the poultry factory in Litchfield. She was united in marriage to Alfred Tabatt Aug. 28, 1962, in Madelia, and later divorced in 2004. She lived a busy life raising eight children, growing large gardens, canning most everything she grew, baking bread and rolls nearly every day and sewing many quilts. Marcella rejoined the work force at Jennie-O-Foods in Melrose and then retired. She was a member of Kingdom Hall-Jehovah’s Witness in Sauk Centre. Survivors include her children, Sheila (David) Eke of Sauk Centre, Alfred (Lonna) Tabatt of Albany, Joe (Carol) Tabatt of Sauk Centre, Matthew (Denise) Tabatt of Gillette, Wyoming, Jim (Melodie) Tabatt of Melrose, Marcy (Craig) Dragseth of Melrose, Joan Tabatt of Sauk Centre, and Arnie Tabatt of Alexandria; grandchildren Kyle (Gaby) Tabatt, LeAnna (Paul) Cline, Christopher (Kassidy) Tabatt, Spencer Eke, Kayla Bueckers, Mercedes Eke, Breanna Dragseth, Belle Tabatt, Kirsten Dragseth and Brandon Dragseth; great-grandchildren Ryleigh Tabatt, Ana Bueckers, Teagan Tabatt, Chloe Bueckers, Chase Tabatt and Prairie Cline; siblings Mary Jane Klosher, Eileen (Fay) Theel, Joe Ficker, Dick (Shar) Ficker, Delrose (Ed) Fuchs, Caroline Ficker, Alice Poshek, Roger (Sandy) Ficker, Conrad (Jane) Ficker, Pat (Tony) Gueningsman and Ken (Patty) Ficker. Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, infant son Arnie Tabatt, sister Lucille Wurzburger; infant sister, Juliann Ficker; and great granddaughter, Sage Tabatt. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
Donald P. “Don” Jacobs, 89, of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully April 26, 2022, in Mesa, Arizona. A memorial service was May 16 at Zion Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre with the Rev. Marty Porter officiating. Inurnment was at Greenwood Cemetery in Sauk Centre. Donald Paul Jacobs was born Oct. 9, 1932, in Sauk Centre, to Herbert and Bertha (Fischer) Jacobs. On April 18, 1956, Donald married Dorothy Beilke at Zion Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre. After their marriage, the couple took over the family farm. He was a farmer and salesman all his life. Don and Dorothy enjoyed wintering in Arizona, dancing and going on fishing trips. Don also enjoyed flying his airplanes, showing his Model A cars, going to tractor pulls and his clocks, his many clocks. Don was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and the Sauk Centre Flying Club. He was the president of the Flying Club for many years and then served as airport manager. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Jacobs of Sauk Centre; children Verna (Gerald) Boecker of Melrose, Bryon (Kathy) Jacobs of Sauk Centre, Leroy (Dottie) Jacobs of Sauk Centre, Cindy (Ronnie) Middendorf of Melrose, and Brenda (Mark) Leukam of Albany; 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; sisters Luella (Erv) Alt of Grey Eagle and Marion Lunceford of Stanchfield. Don was preceded in death by his parents; sisters and brothers-in-law Vera (Vern) Asmus and Esther (Ray) Neumann; brother and sister-in-law Marvin (Joan) Jacobs; and brother-in-law Jim Lunceford. Serving as crucifer and urn bearer was Kevin Jacobs. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
Richard R. “Tubby” Herges, 70, of Melrose, passed away May 10, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud. A Mass of Christian Burial was May 17 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. Interment was in St. Rose of Lima Cemetery in St. Rosa. Richard Raymond Herges was born March 22, 1952, in Melrose to Eugene “Red” and Alma (Brickweg) Herges. Tubby graduated from Melrose High School. He worked at Jennie-O for over 20 years until his retirement. Tubby enjoyed fishing on Big Birch Lake and had a passion for flowers and gardening. He was a wonderful storyteller and loved making maple syrup with his brother, Joe. Survivors include his brothers and sisters, Linda (Wayne) Engstrand of Chandler, Arizona, Randy (Suzy) Herges of Waconia, Ronald (Dee) Herges of Battle Creek, Michigan, Steve (Jeanette) Herges of Pelham, Alabama, brother-in-law, Paul Schneider of Perham, Joe Herges of Melrose, and Ann (Brad Klatt) Tschida of Melrose; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Tubby was preceded in death by his parents and sister Mary Schneider Nov. 28, 2015. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose. P-20-1B