"Ervin was always like a big brother to me when we were growing up in Homer Valley. He spent so much time with my family, helping Dad with the farm work. I know he will be missed so much by all of you. My thoughts are with you."
In loving memory of
Ervin Paul Mrozek
February 11, 1932 - September 4, 2007
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 the
U. 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 Winona
Please share a memory of Ervin with the family, sign the online guestbook or view his Video Tribute at: www.hofffuneral.com
Tribute video can be found at: http://videos.lifetributes.com/?id=11308#
Tributes
"Ervin was a good neighbor. During the flood he opened up his house to all of us who were evacuated at 5:00 A.M.and offered us hot coffee and a place to stay dry. He volunteered to come over and mow our lawns while we were busy trying to put our houses back in shape. We didn't get to know him very long but what we did know proves to us that we missed a great opportunity to get to know a wonderful person better. He will be missed greatly. His family is in our thoughts and prayers."
"Ruth and family: This has been a very difficult year for all. Ervin is at rest now and with Scott in Heaven. They are both looking down on you in during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Kim and family"