Age 87 of Coon Rapids, formerly of Aberdeen, S. Dakota. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Marie; 4 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by loving wife, Sandy (Peluf); children, Steve (Barb), Ken, Gerhard (Renee), Cheryl (Steve), Lori (Dale), Sheila (Dean); 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Ken (Estelle); many relatives and friends. 47 year retiree of F.W. Woolworth. Member of American Legion Post 334 and Rotary Club of Mpls. Served U.S. Army during WWII. He will be missed greatly by many. Visitation 4-7 PM Sunday at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids. Funeral Service 11 AM Monday at Peace Lutheran Church, 20 Northdale Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids. Interment Morningside Memorial Gardens.
