Wally R. Solheid, age 93

Wally R. Solheid, age 93, of New Prague, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague.

Wally was born on August 6, 1923, in New Prague to John C. and Mary (Weiers) Solheid. He attended Union Hill School and was a lifelong resident of the Union Hill area. Wally served in the U.S. Navy from January 1945 – August 1946. Following his military service, Wally married Georgia A. Choudek on October 7, 1947, in Montgomery, MN and the couple made their home on a farm west of Union Hill, where he farmed until moving to New Prague in 2002. In addition to farming, he worked for Hennes Feed Mill from 1964-1991. He was a member of the American Legion and Knights of Columbus and was a parish trustee at St. John’s Catholic Church. Wally loved sports, especially baseball and football. He enjoyed time “up north” at cabins, where fishing was a favorite pastime. He was an avid gardener. His greatest pleasure, however, was time with his family, enjoying the activities of his children and grandchildren.

Wally is survived by his wife, Georgia, of New Prague; children, Sandra (David) Gallagher of New Prague, Jo Ann (Brad) Bauer of Faribault, Kenneth (Patricia) Solheid of New Prague, Marsha Smith of Mankato, Mary Ellen (Bret) Baldwin of Shakopee, Christine (Todd) Knutson of New Prague, Joel (Debra) Solheid of New Prague, Brian Solheid of Le Center; sister, Adeline Kohout of New Prague; 16 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, John “Jackie” Solheid; grandson, Chad Bauer; brother, Jerome Solheid.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Catholic Church in Union Hill with Father David Barrett officiating. Visitation took place at church from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Burial with military honors occurred at the church cemetery. Lunch followed at the KC Hall in New Prague.

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