November 20, 1936 – Friday, April 14, 2017

Service Information
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Buffalo, MN
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
11:00 AM

Visitation Information
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Buffalo, MN
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
9:30 – 11:00 AM

Mary Catherine Puffer, age 80 of Buffalo, MN, passed away peacefully at Lakeside Oasis on Friday, April 14, 2017. Mary was born November 20, 1936 to Richard and Marie (Scanlon) Kirscht.

Mary worked in the church rectory at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church for many years. She enjoyed baking, embroidery, refinishing furniture, taking care of children, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Dick”; daughter, Susie Schaar; parents, Richard “Dick” and Marie Kirscht; sister, Patty; brother-in-law, Robert Fort; and parents-in-law, Elsie and Floyd Puffer.

Mary is survived by her son, Seth (Susan) Puffer; daughter, Brenda Puffer; son, Wesley (Julie) Puffer; grandchildren, Teresa (Ryan) Enstad, Nic (Jenny) Schweisthal, Richie Boots, Andy Puffer, Brandon Puffer, Krystle Puffer (fiancé, Shadell), Julie (Scott) Beaudry; great-grandchildren, Tayla, Paisley, Grayson, Cris, Cord, Shakayla, Chloe, Charlie, Sylvia; sister-in-law, Margie Puffer; brother-in-law, Dwayne (Dolores) Puffer; and many other relatives and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Puffer will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 11:00 AM, with visitation from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 300 1st Ave NW in Buffalo, MN. Father Nathaniel Meyers will be Celebrant. Interment St. Francis Cemetery in Buffalo, MN.

Honorary casket bearers are Mary’s great-grandchildren: Tayla, Paisley, Grayson, Cris, Cord, Shakayla, Chloe, Charlie and Sylvia.

Casket bearers are Mary’s grandchildren: Andy Puffer, Brandon Puffer, Nic Schweisthal, Julie Beaudry, Richie Boots, Teresa Enstad and Krystle Puffer.

Serving the family is The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo. 763-682-1363. www.thepetersonchapel.com.