Passed away July 6, 2013, just 2 days shy of his 94th birthday. Preceded in death by brothers, Reynold, George and Wayne; grandchildren, Jackie and Joseph. Survived by loving wife of 72 years, Alice (Zierhut); children, Richard, Douglas (Deanna), Michael (Del), Tommy (Teresa), Suzanne Johnson, Frances (Don) Edmondson; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service 11AM Wednesdsay, July 10, 2013 at Gearhart Anoka Funeral Home, 552 E. River Rd. Visitation 4-7pm Tuesday and 1 hour prior to the service . Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.