Boniface L. “Boni” Stoermann, 82, Albany, MN

Boniface L. “Boni” Stoermann, age 82, of Albany, formerly of Holdingford died Friday, April 27, 2012 at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Church of All Saints-River Street (St. Mary’s Catholic Church) in Holdingford with Fr. Mark Stang officiating. Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Holdingford.
Boniface Lawrence Stoermann was born July 5, 1929 in St. Rosa to Gerhard and Katherine (Hoppe) Stoermann. On September 30, 1950 he married Delphine Paggen at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Holdingford. Boni spent most of his life in Holdingford where he served as mayor and as a volunteerfire fighter for several years. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator. Boni was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing cards and watching baseball.
Boni is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Delphine “Del” of Albany; three sons, Ken (Linda) Stoermann of Avon, Kevin (Joanne) Stoermann of St. Cloud and Jeff (Lisa) Stoermann of Holdingford; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Irene Pundsack of St. Cloud and Rose Pundsack of Melrose; two brothers, Robert Stoermann of Holdingford and John Stoermann of St. Rosa.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Keith; two brothers, Linus and Bernard Stoermann and two sisters, Rogaria and Julitta Austing.