Obituaries are courtesy of Mueller-Bies Funeral Homes, located at 2130 N Dale St., Roseville, Minn.

Wendell Goertzen (1952-2026)

Wendell R. Goertzen of Maplewood, Minn. passed away on Feb. 28. He was 73.

Goertzen was the first born of five children to Wilma and Richard Goertzen on Sept. 26, 1952. He graduated from Frank B. Kellogg High School in Little Canada, Minn. (present location of Roseville Area Middle School) in 1971. He later worked for Energy Manufacturing and other clothing manufacturing companies.

Goertzen was a familiar face in the community of Maplewood. He made lifelong friends and at his church of Bridgewood Community, where he frequently volunteered. He was known and will be missed for his generous heart, humor and most of all, his incredibly positive attitude and caring soul.

Goertzen was preceded in death by his parents, brother Rollie, sister Perri and many friends. He is survived by his brother Mark (Michelle), sister Jane Kirchoff, sister-in-law Bev Goertzen, cousin Pam Hinz, several other cousins, eight nieces and nephews and nine great-nieces and -nephews.

Memorial service 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 9 at Bridgewood Community Church, 11670 Lexington Ave NE in Blaine, Minn. Visitation at the church from 10-11 a.m.