Ervin Paul Mrozek

Ervin Paul Mrozek, 75, died Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. Ervin was born February 11, 1932, in Homer, MN. He served in theU. S. Army as a sergeant during the Korean War stationed in Alaska. Ervin married Ruth Peterman on June 19, 1954 in Winona, MN. He was the superintendent and shop foreman for Kujak Trucking. In his retirement Ervin had his own business repairing pallets and drove school bus for Minnesota City. He had also worked at Badger as a welder for 12 years. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Church and the V.F.W. in Winona. Ervin had a strong work ethic and with his battle with illness found time to paint his home this summer. He also kept busy mowing several lawns in the Winona area. Ervin was a great provider and is remembered for his love and kindness to his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; children, Judy (James) Panek of Dakota, MN, Timothy Mrozek of Brooklyn Park, MN and Robert (Heather) Mrozek of Winona, MN; daughter -in-law, Shawn Mrozek of Rushford, MN; grandchildren, Conager, Dakota, Nicole and Danielle Mrozek; and two sisters, Ruthy and Marcella of Phoenix, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Scott Mrozek.Funeral services are planned for Monday, September 10, 2007, at 10:30am at Pleasant Valley Church with the Rev. Rick Iglesias officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Minnesota City. Friends may call at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service Hansen Goodview Chapel on Sunday from 5-7:00pm and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.Military Honors will be provided by the V.F.W of WinonaPlease share a memory of Ervin with the family, sign the online guestbook or view his Video Tribute at: www.hofffuneral.com
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