He was an Army veteran and worked at Detroit Diesel 30+ years. His Retirement was spent gardening at Canterbury Downs.
He will be remembered for his love of family, giving spirit, playing games, mischievous nature, and sense of humor.
Preceded in death by his parents, Nora & Joe; sisters, Joanie & Ardis; and son-in-law, John.
Survived by wife of 62 years, Lou Ann; Daughters, Denise Rasmusson, Tami (Jim) Schroeder, Jamie (Duane) Gudknecht & Alycia (Scott) Bengtson; Grandchildren, Sarah Demers, Laura David, Nick & Andy Gudknecht, Jonah, Nora and Alex Bengtson; Great-Grandchildren, Deacon & Dominic Demers; Siblings, Eunice, Margie, Russell, Dennis & Noni; and many nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00pm on Wednesday, August 21st at Wulff Godbout Funeral Home (560 7th Street W, Saint Paul) and one hour prior to Mass at the church on Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, August 22nd at Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church (183 S. Western Street, Saint Paul).
Memorials preferred to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.