Victor “Tigger” J. Althaus, 50 year old resident of Swanville, MN passed away February 5, 2025 at Regency Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN with Rev. Gregg Valentine officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30-11:00 A.M on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Caring for Victor and his family is the LeMieur Funeral Home in Little Falls, MN.
Victor J. Althaus, was born on December 5, 1974, in Little Falls, MN, to Elaine M. Heinz and the late Victor A. Althaus. He grew up in Little Falls, attending school and graduating from Little Falls Community High School with the Class of 1993. He continued his education at St. Cloud Technical College for two years. Victor had a strong work ethic and was dedicated to his career. He worked at Wal-Mart in Baxter as a support manager in leadership from 1998 to 2012. In 2015, he joined Bernick’s Pepsi in Waite Park, MN, where he remained until 2022. Beyond work, Victor had many passions. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also had a deep love for all things Star Trek, and was an enthusiastic gamer. He spent countless hours playing Dungeons & Dragons, collecting Magic: The Gathering cards, and enjoying classic Nintendo games. Victor will be remembered for his kind heart, unique sense of humor, and love for his family and friends. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by mother, Elaine Althaus of Little Falls, MN; sister, Lisa (Charles) Borash of Swanville, MN; cousins, Betty Jo (Jason) Franzen of Pine River, MN and Joey (Karen) Novotny of Foley, MN; close friend, Autumn Joy Anderson of Little Falls, MN; and step-kids, Daniel Urbanski of TX, Kenneth Urbanski of Alexandria, MN, Lyle Urbanski of St. Cloud, MN, Justin Urbanski of Little Falls, MN and Charles Urbanski of Little Falls, MN.
Victor was preceded in death by his father, Victor A. Althaus; grandparents, Margaret & Joseph Heinz and Vic & Marie Althaus; and aunt, Lois Novotny.