NEW ULM–John Waibel, 87, died peacefully Saturday, October 11,  2025, at the Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity with Father Steffl officiating. Burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery with full military honors provided by the New Ulm Area Comrades of Valor Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 9-10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – NORTH Chapel in New Ulm. To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org