George LeRoy Gathje

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 25, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Ojibway Park Pavillion in Woodbury, MN.

George began by building houses with his brother before transitioning to 3M for the majority of his career as a mechanical engineer and project manager where his dedication and expertise shaped countless projects. George cherished time spent with friends and family. Whether gathered over brunch, dinner, or a good card game, he was always sharing laughter and stories. He especially loved summers at Lake Kabetogama where he vacationed every Fourth of July with loved ones. George adored being a grandpa. He never missed a chance to cheer on his grandchildren at their activities, always their biggest fan.

He is survived by his two sons, Josh (Anne) Gathje of Woodbury and Ben (Danielle) Gathje of Afton; his four grandchildren, Fritz, Gigi, Ari, and Rowan; his brother Dan (Maryann) Gathje, sister Jane (Vic) Gardner, sister-in-law Bonnie Gathje; and Brett (Allison) DeWall of Woodbury and Jordan (Katie) DeWall of Stillwater and their families, all whom he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Martha, and brothers Paul and Arnold.