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Lenus Schewe

June 25, 1935 — March 23, 2013

Lenus C. Schewe was born June 25, 1935 in Brown County, Minnesota, the son of Charles and Viola Schewe. Lenus worked on the farm with his parents until 1970. He was united in marriage to Kathleen Larson on April 25, 1970. The couple moved to Springfield where they raised their 5 children together. Lenus moved to Walnut Grove in 1988 where he had lived ever since. Lenus had a love for music, especially playing the accordion and piano, and enjoyed flowers and farming. He is survived by his daughters- Peggy Seivert of Marshall, Karen (Jody) Onken of Slayton, Rhoda Johnson of Marshall and special friend Matt Dane of Windom, and Londa (Scott) VanWinkle of Marshall; son Charles Schewe of Seattle, WA; ex-wife - Kathleen Schewe of Springfield; 11 grandchildren- Ashley, Justin, Kristina, Caleb, Katie, Destiny, Cody, Anna, Alex, Carter, and William; and sisters- Betty (Roger) Lemcke of Mesa, AZ, Oradell Fisher of Sleepy Eye, and Sandy (Jerry) Wood of Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother Floyd Schewe. Visitation 10:00 am - 11:00 am Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel 407 N. Jackson Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Service Information 11:00 am Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel 407 N. Jackson Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Interment Information Springfield City Cemetery Co. Rd 24 Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087

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