NEW ULM–Linus John “Butch” Tauer, 79, died peacefully on Saturday, September 6th 2025, at his home. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Ulm.  Father Mark Steffl will celebrate the Mass, and burial will take place in the New Ulm City Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held from 9-11 am on Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church prior to the Mass. The Knights of Columbus will pray the rosary at 8:45 am on Saturday at St. Mary’s Church prior to the visitation. The Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm are assisting the family with arrangements at this time. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Debbie, his sons Justin, Travis, and Cole Tauer; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. The full obituary will follow in next week’s edition of The Journal.