Erdman “Buzz” Roy Klatt, 85, of Brownsdale, Minn., died on July 13, 2012, at his home in Brownsdale.

Erdman was born on April 24, 1927, the son of Max Emilion and Rose Virginia (Cisar) Klatt, in Columbia Heights, Anoka, Minn. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1948. On Sept. 18, 1948, he was united in marriage to Felicie Stubbs in Minneapolis. She died on Feb. 14, 2001. Buzz was formerly of Duluth, Minn., later moved to Las Cruces, N.M., and in 2007, he moved to Brownsdale. Buzz always enjoyed feeding the squirrels.

Erdman “Buzz” is survived by his children, Debbie (Greg) McMartin, Brownsdale, Todd Klatt, Brownsdale, Bradley Klatt, Duluth, and Gregory (Betty) Klatt, Las Cruces; six grandchildren, Ricky Widell, Jammie Curtiss (Terrance Bascom), Melissa (Cliff) Bradley, Jayson Curtiss, Melody Dillabough, Patricia McMartin; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Rosabell Hubred, Apple Valley, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; one brother, Burton; one sister, Violet Jaglowski; one daughter, Melody Widell; and one grandson, Corey Widell. Blessed be his memory. www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com.