Donald 'Butch' L. Riebe

Donald L. ""Butch"" Riebe, age 67, of Darwin, MN, died on December 21, 2013, at the Cokato Manor in Cokato, MN. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 27, 2013 at the All Saints Lutheran Church in Darwin, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in the Lake Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield, MN. Donald Lee ""Butch"" Riebe, the son of Wilfred and Lillie (Steck) Riebe, was born on July 19, 1946 in Hutchinson, MN. He was Baptized on March 28, 1947 and graduated from Litchfield High School in 1964. Butch grew up working with his family at the Riebe Sod Company in Darwin, and became the owner in 1976. He was a charter member of the All Saint's Lutheran Church in Darwin, where he was an usher for many years. He was also a member of the Eagles Club, the Darwin Rod and Gun Club, the Darwin Drifters Snowmobile Club and the Better Business Bureau. In his younger days, Butch enjoyed fishing and ice fishing, and hunting deer, pheasants, and ducks. He enjoyed cats, spending time with children and visiting with his friends and family. Butch will be remembered for his easy going personality and his giving, generous nature. Butch is survived by his brothers, Vern (and Judy) Riebe of Dassel, MN, Harvey Riebe of Darwin, MN and Steve Riebe of Darwin, MN; close and personal friend and business partner, Shelly and her husband Neal Fjelstad of Litchfield, MN; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Butch was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers Duane and Dennis.Previous Events Visitation Friday, December 27, 2013 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM All Saint's Lutheran Church 109 North 1st Street Darwin, MN 55324 Visitation Friday, December 27, 2013 10:30 AM All Saint's Lutheran Church 109 North 1st Street Darwin, MN 55324