Past President of North Central Floral Association and MN Growers Association. Graduate of Washington High School, attended the University of MN, and was a proud member of the Army Airborne Reserve.

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Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Mildred; and son, Bill.

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Survived by wife of 54 years, Toni; daughter, Lori (Jeff) Johnson; grandchildren, Jesse (Alyx), Jacob, Alexandra, Katherine, and Samantha; sister, Mary Lou (Rodger) Wells; nephew, Randy (Denise) Kruse; and niece, Mary (Dennis) Dansby.

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A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 21 at BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 670 W. Wheelock Pkwy., St. Paul. Visitation at the church from 10-11 AM Tuesday 5/21.

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Luncheon and sharing of memories will take place following the service from 12:30 - 4:00 PM at Gabe's by the Park, 991 N. Lexington Pkwy, St. Paul