Beloved husband and father, died on Thurs., 2/24 in Coon Rapids. Preceded in death by brothers, Lawrence & Arthur. Survived by wife of 64 yrs., Rita; children, Bonnie (Wayne) Strehler, Joseph (Cilla); grandchildren, Katie (Tim) Tittler, Kelly (Jason) Kruger, Seth (Jenn) Strehler, Matthew (Dawn) Strehler; 4 great-grandchildren, and many other loving relatives. Visitation on Tues., 3/1, 4-8PM at Gearhart Anoka Funeral Home, 552 East River Rd., Anoka. Mass of Christian Burial on Wed., 3/2, 11AM at Church of St. Stephen, 5th & Jackson St., Anoka, with visitation 1 hr. prior. Private interment at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Dayton.