Preceded in death by his wife, Violet. Will be missed by his children, John, Mary (Paul) Rhode, Jeanette, Rose (Mike) O’Reilly and Rick; 11 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; special family member, Jerry Greenlee and Rosie Joubert; nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear Ave, St. Paul, at 12:00PM (noon). Visitation will begin at 10:00AM. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.