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Ray Sackett
Schaller, Iowa | Ray Sackett, 71, of Schaller died Saturday, June 23, 2012, in Storm Lake, Iowa.
     Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Schaller. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Schaller. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a rosary at 5 p.m., at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller.

—Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, Iowa, 25 Jun 2012, p A5

Raymond F. Sackett, age 71, of Schaller, Iowa died June 23, 2012 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.
     Raymond F. Sackett was born January 29, 1941 in Winnebago, Minnesota the son of Fenton and Neva (Stauffer) Sackett. Growing up, he attended school in Madelia, Minnesota and graduated from Grove City High School. Ray was baptized at the Methodist Church and became a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Schaller on June 20, 2012.
     On April 23, 1960, Ray was united in marriage to Rose Christle in Forest City, Minnesota.
     After a brief stint in farming, Ray began trucking and then became an owner/operator in 1982. Ray enjoyed car racing in his younger year and later watching his grandson race. He loved spending time with family and watching his grandchildren's ballgames.
     Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Rose of Schaller, Iowa; children: Allen (Donna) Sackett of Schaller, Iowa; Richard (Pamela) Sackett of Schaller, Iowa; Tammy Jeckell of Schaller, Iowa; grandchildren: Benjamin (fiancé, Sarah) Sackett; Justin (Alyssa) Sackett; Emily Sackett; Shannon (Justin) Meseck; Nick Sackett; Daniel Jeckell; step grandchildren: Thad (Ambia) Jeckell; Jesse (Shawn) Wiese; great grandchildren: Keira Mae and Oliver Sackett; Isabella and Dexter Meseck; step great grandchildren: Tristin Jeckell; Kylie, Alexa and Carter Wiese; brothers: Marvin (Peggy) Sackett of Atwater, Minnesota; Marlin (Gwen) Sackett of Eden Prairie, Minnesota; David (Michelle) Sackett of Grove City, Minnesota; extended family and many friends.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Nonanette Sackett; son-in-law, Rick Jeckell; father and mother-in-law, Daniel and Mildred Christle; step great granddaughter, Karlie Wiese.

—Find A Grave, unsourced

Rose Sackett Obituary
Rose Sackett, age 81, of Schaller, Iowa passed away peacefully December 8, 2023 at her home.
There will be no services held at this time. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
     Rose was born at home in Eden Valley, Minnesota. Rose was the daughter of Daniel and Mildred (Arens) Christle. Growing up she attended Meeker County Country school through grade school and later attended high school at Eden Valley High School. Rose was baptized at Forest City Catholic Church. On April 23, 1960, Rose was united in marriage to Raymond (Ray) Fenton Sackett. Together they were blessed with three children: Allen, Richard (Rick), and Tammy.
     Ray and Rose worked on the Sackett family farm in Minnesota briefly before moving to Newell, Iowa. Rose worked as a seamstress sewing Levi Jeans until their youngest daughter was born when she left the workforce to stay home with the children. Ray and Rose last moved to Schaller when Ray got a job at Pyle Trucking. Rose worked at Consolidated Popcorn Company for a number of years. Once the children got older, they became owner operators of "Ray and Rose Sackett Trucking" and Rose joined Ray on the road for a few years under the CB Handle as "Mountain Dew" and him as "Flipper."
     Rose attended church almost every week for many years at the Schaller Catholic Church until it closed. She later attended the Catholic Church in Storm Lake until her passing.
     After being on the road with Ray, Rose got a job at Casey's in Storm Lake. Her longest and by far favorite job. Rose loved working at Casey's. She worked there for almost 25 years. She enjoyed all the customers and the employees she worked with. After working at Casey's until her retirement she worked at Sodexo-USA for a couple years. She enjoyed all the college kids as well until her health no longer allowed. After working at Sodexo-USA she enjoyed volunteering at the SOS as they needed her.
     Rose enjoyed her grandchildren and going to their events and will be missed by many. Those left to cherish her memory include: Rick (Pam) Sackett of Schaller, Iowa; Tammy Jeckell of Schaller, Iowa; Donna Sackett (Daughter-In-Law) of Schaller, Iowa; Sister; Linda Christle Dunedin, FL; grandchildren: Benjamin (Sarah) Sackett; Justin (Alyssa) Sackett; Emily (Zack) Martin; Shannon Meseck; Nick (Ashley) Sackett; Daniel (Morgan) Jeckell; step grandchildren: Thad Jeckell; Jesse (Erik) Wiese Schroeter; great grandchildren: Keira and Oliver Sackett; Isabella, Dexter, Violette, Cyrus Meseck; Kayla & Sabrina Werneburg; Noah Martin; Lilly, Kade, Matt Sackett; great great grandchild; Russell Ehrman; step great grandchildren: Tristin and Keira Jeckell; Kylie, Alexa and Carter Wiese; extended family and many friends. Rose was preceded in death by her spouse Raymond Sackett, parents; sisters: Corrine Rangeloff, Joyce Christle (infancy); Son; Allen Sackett; son-in-law, Rick Jeckell; Brothers: Edward (Doug) Christle, Daniel Christle; Brothers-in-Law: Bud Rangeloff, David Sackett; Sister-In-Law Michelle Sackett; father and mother-in-law, Fenton and Neva Sackett; step great granddaughter, Karlie Wiese (infancy).

—Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home, Storm Lake, 11 Dec 2023.

Nellie Jane Goerndt
FAIRMONT—Services for Nellie Jane Goerndt, 93, of Fairmont, Minn., will be at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Fairmont. Burial will follow the service in Lakeside Cemetery, Fairmont.
Nellie passed away Sunday afternoon, Aug. 6, 2017, at Truman Senior Living in Truman, Minn.
Nellie Jane (Sackett) Goerndt was born Dec. 4, 1923, in Nashville Township, rural Martin County, Minn., the daughter of Clarence and Carrie (Schleinnger) Sackett. She grew up in Winnebago, Minn., and was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Winnebago on March 31, 1937. She received her education attending the Winnebago Public School.
On Jan. 31, 1942, Nellie was united in marriage to Elmer Goerndt at her parents’ home. Together, the couple made their home on a farm in Pleasant Prairie Township where they would farm for the next 55 years and were blessed with four children:?Raymond, Carolyn, Kenneth and Eugene.
After retiring in July 2001, Nellie moved to Fairmont where she was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, serving on the Naomi Circle and Women’s Guild. She was also a member of the Pleasant Prairie Ladies Club and East Chain Breakfast Club in addition to chaperoning many school trips for East Chain School.
Nellie loved life on the farm and cherished the summer months when her grandchildren and great- grandchildren would come for extended visits. She also enjoyed her quiet time spent tending to her beautiful flowers that she grew on the farm.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Carolyn Pankake and husband, Gary, of Mapleton, Minn., Kenneth Goerndt and wife, Becky, of Fairmont, Minn., Eugene Goerndt and wife, Sue, of Fairmont, Minn; grandchildren, Jerimy (Christy) Kuhns, Jon Kuhns, Tom Pankake, Tim (Cassie) Pankake, Travis (Melissa) Goerndt, Matt (Britney) Goerndt, Callie (Ben) Austin, Brady Goerndt, Carrie (Mark) Westcott, Jarrod (Sommer) Goerndt, Derek (Kaylene) Goerndt; god child, Sue Philipp; great-grandchildren, Zack Kuhns, Hailey Kuhns, Tymrie Pankake, Keegan Kuhns, Hannah Goerndt, Maia Goerndt, Tyler Goerndt, Alexa Steele, Whytnie Goerndt, Savannah Goerndt, Louis Goerndt, Taylor Austin, Alyssa Westcott, Andrea Westcott, Nolyn Goerndt, Alyvia Goerndt, Camryn Goerndt, and Mya Goerndt; great-great-grandchildren, Mason Martin, Kenlie Martin and Rylan Kuhns; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Nellie was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Carrie Sackett; husband, Elmer Goerndt; son, Raymond Goerndt; sister, Mable Stauffer; as well as many in-laws.

—Find A Grave, unsourced

David Sackett, 76
David William Sackett, 76, of Grove City died Wednesday, Oct. 23, at St. Cloud Hospital. A private family interment will be later this fall, with a celebration of life in the Spring.
     David was born to Fenton and Neva (Stauffer) Sackett in Winnebago, Minnesota, July 10, 1943. As a child, they moved to rural Grove City, where he attended Grove City school and met his wife, Michele. They were united in marriage Feb. 16, 1963. They raised their family and farmed north of Grove City until retiring in the 90s.
     David, known as "Doc" to many, enjoyed fishing, hunting, and in his later years, attending his grandchildren’s events. He was also a peewee basketball coach for many years while his boys were young. Over the years, he was an active member of both Grove City Lions Club and most recently Atwater Lions Club.
     He was very proud of all of his grandchildren, they are his pride and joy. Ice, for his artistic abilities, Karlyn, for being his only granddaughter and her ability to play the flute and Luke for his quick/sharp personality.
     He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Michele (Carlson) of Grove City; sons, Robert and Sabrina (Slinden) of Grove City and Paul and Melissa (Valiant) of Watkins; three grandchildren, Isaak Sackett, Karlyn Sackett and Lukas Sackett; brother-in-law James Carlson of Grove City; brothers, Marvin (Peg) Sackett of Atwater and Marlin (Gwen) Sackett of Eden Prairie; and many nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by his parents Fenton and Neva (Stauffer) Sackett; infant sister; and brother Ray Sackett.

—Crow River Media, MN, 23 Oct 2019

Michele Sackett, 77
Aug. 4, 2022
Michele Irene Sackett, 77, of Grove City died Thursday at her home in rural Grove City. A private family service will be at a later date. Interment will be at First Lutheran Cemetery in Grove City. A Celebration of Life for her and her late husband, David, will be held at a later date as well.
The daughter of Chester and Blanche (Joramo) Carlson, she was born Aug. 26, 1944, in Litchfield. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Grove City. Michele attended the Grove City school and graduated from Grove City High School in 1962. Michele was united in marriage to David Sackett on Feb. 16, 1963. Together they made their home northeast of Grove City where she raised their two children, Bob and Paul. She was a hardworking homemaker and mother. In her retirement, to keep busy and help, Michele worked as a cook at Gloria Die/Bethany home in Litchfield and at the Manannah Tavern.
Michele had a gift for caring for other people. She loved taking care of others, especially her late husband David, and her brother James. She never complained about anything. Michele was a wonderful baker and cook. Hunting opener at the farm was a “national holiday” and celebration with the family and friends. She made the best potato salad and pickle relish. Michele enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s events. From sitting in a chilly arena watching Isaak and Lukas play hockey or at their band concerts, to watching Karlyn as junior royalty.
Michele is survived by her children, Robert (Sabrina) Sackett of Grove City, and Paul (Melissa) Sackett of Watkins; brother James Carlson of Grove City; and grandchildren Isaak and Lucas of Watkins and Karlyn of Grove City.
Michele was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, David; and her parents, Chester and Blanche Carlson.

—Crow River Media, MN, 8 Aug 2022