George Veit
Sep 10, 2013
George Veit Obituary Veit, George Leigh age 72, of Wayzata, passed away peacefully at home on September 10, 2013. A kind, gentle and devoted father and grandfather, George is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Lee (Gibbs); sons, Charlie (Jenny) of Minneapolis, Andy (Leslie) of Iowa City, IA, and Bobby (Lee) of Raleigh, NC; and eight grandchildren, Julia,...
Robert Etem
Sep 3, 2013
Robert Etem Obituary Etem, Robert Richard age 82, of Wayzata. Father, grand- father, great- grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and companion, Bob left us peacefully on September 3, 2013 at his home in Wayzata after a day spent looking at his photographs and listening to his favorite short stories and music. Born in Minneapolis on July 18, 1931, Bob graduated from...
Mark Reader
Aug 30, 2013
Mark Reader Obituary Age 97 of Hopkins MN, formerly of Plymouth, MN passed away on August 30th, 2013 following a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was born in St. Paul, MN on June 7th, 1916. He served in WWII with the 440th Troop Transports before earning a commission as a Lieutenant with the 3rd Army 90th division. Prior to shipping...
Mary Brickley
Aug 27, 2013
Mary Brickley Obituary Brickley, Mary Florence Age 45, of Long Lake, passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, August 27th, 2013 after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Graduate of Orono High School Class of 1986. She earned an accounting degree from UW-River Falls and was a realtor with REMAX Advantage Plus. Mary dedicated her time to charitable...
Ryan Mastracchio
Aug 22, 2013
Ryan Mastracchio Obituary Mastracchio, Ryan C. Age 34, of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly August 22, 2013. He was a natural athlete, an All-Star Football Player at Wayzata High School and went on to Montana State. He was a wonderful father who adored his children. Survived by significant other, Bobbi Grothe; children, Michael, Bella and Dominic; mother, Sandi Mastracchio, Plymouth, MN;...
Paul Moss
Aug 20, 2013
Paul Moss Obituary age 68 of Minnetrista, passed away August 20, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Jessie Moss and Lillian Filan, and first wife, Joan Moss. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and came to Minnesota for Donaldson's Dept. Store. He retired as a manufacturer's rep in the gift industry. A kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and friends...
Andrew Engebretson
Aug 19, 2013
Andrew Engebretson Obituary Engebretson, Andrew Paul 44, of Orono, MN, died unexpectedly August 19, 2013, as a result of injuries sustained from a tragic fall in Winter Park, Colorado. Born October 27, 1968 in Edina, MN, the middle son of Peder & Linda (Skrede) Engebretson, he attended the Wayzata Schools and graduated from Wayzata High School in 1987. Andy attended...
Ronald Jerutis
Aug 18, 2013
Ronald Jerutis Obituary Jerutis, Ronald Frank Kenneth. Age 68 of Deephaven, passed away August 18th surrounded by his family. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, fabulous cook and scribe known for his entertaining Christmas letters. Born in Chicago on February 21, 1945, he graduated from St. Ignatius High School, earned a B.A. from Boston College where he was...
John Miller
Aug 14, 2013
John Miller Obituary Miller, John A. age 83, of Plymouth, was called home to his Lord and Savior on August 14, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim; and the love of his life, Pat, wife of 49 years. John was born and raised in Duluth, MN where he still has family and friends. He and Pat made...
Ruth Fels
Aug 12, 2013
Ruth Fels Obituary Fels, Ruth J. (Estesen) Long a Wayzata resident, passed away August 12, 2013. Devoted Christian, wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Born April 9, 1920 to Thorvald and Julia Estesen in St. Peter, MN. Preceded in death by parents, beloved husband, Leonard and siblings Thelma (William) Schindler, Martin (Ruby) Estesen and James (Violet) Estesen. She leaves her daughter...
James Secrest
Aug 11, 2013
James Secrest Obituary Secrest, James H. Age 83 of Minnetonka, died peacefully at home August 11, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, wife, Patricia and sister, Carol Baldwin. Survived by sister, Phyllis Joyce, brother, Jack; sons James (Marya), Jonathan (Deborah), daughter Jennifer Pearson; grandchildren, Erin Keeley, Maxwell and Samuel Pearson, Kathryn Secrest; four great-grandchildren and many friends. Funeral service 10...
Wilma Jenson
Aug 9, 2013
Wilma Jenson Obituary Jenson, Wilma L. age 87 of Maple Plain died August 9, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Marvin, son, Larry and 2 great-grandsons. Survived by her children, Sandy Barnhill, Jerry Jenson (Heather), Sharalyn Jenson, Theresa Gualtieri (Lee) and Mary Jenson; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren as well as other loving relatives and friends. Funeral service 3...
Minnie Cathers
Aug 9, 2013
Minnie Cathers Obituary Cathers, Minnie E. age 93 of Minnetonka Mills died August 9, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband Glenn, brother, Daniel and sister, Laverne. Survived by sons, Dennie (Colleen), Larry and Dick; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Lil, Margaret, Liz, Don, Violet, Gloria and Judy as well as other loving relatives and friends. Funeral service...
Brian Hibbard
Aug 6, 2013
Brian Hibbard Obituary Hibbard, Brian John age 21 of Maple Grove died accidentally August 6, 2013. Survived by father John Hibbard, mother Deana Qualley and brother Josh Hibbard as well as other loving relatives and friends. Visitation 3:30 PM Monday, August 12, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2060 6th Avenue North, Long Lake with funeral to follow at 5:30 PM....
Richard "Dick" Reed Jr
Aug 4, 2013
Richard Reed Jr Obituary Reed, Richard A. Jr., Dick, age 76, of Plymouth, MN passed away peacefully August 4 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Judy; sons Daniel (Ilonka) of Brackenheim, Germany and Steve of Arlington, Virginia; grandchildren Lou (Deniz) and Michelle, in Germany; brother, David (Lois); sisters, Dottie Sesnie (Tom); Sandy...
David Mellen
Aug 2, 2013
David Mellen Obituary Mellen, David L. age 87 of Plymouth, passed away quietly at Our Lady of Peace Hospice on August 2, 2013. He was born in Omaha, NE on August 15, 1925 and graduated from Iowa State University under the V-12 program in 1946 with a BS and MS in Aeronautical Engineering and commissioned the rank of an Ensign...
Patricia Jerde
Jul 27, 2013
Patricia Jerde Obituary Jerde, Patricia J. age 82 of Maple Plain, MN died on July 27, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Theodore "Huntz" Jerde; parents, William and Della Ruppelius; and sister, Jeanette A. Peterson. Survived by sons, Doug (Mary), Kevin and Scott; daughter, Susan; grandchildren, Derek, Daniel Erik & Annalee, and Scott Jr & Angie. Memorial service Wednesday, August...
Charlotte Towers
Jul 25, 2013
Charlotte Towers Obituary Towers, Charlotte Grace age 91 of Wayzata, died July 25, 2013. Survived by husband of 68 years Lee Towers; children, Jean Porter (James), Lynn Sturgis (Richard), John Towers (Lynn), William Bill Towers (Christine) and Maribeth Towers; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren as well as her neighbor and very special friend, Stacie Carlson and other loving relatives and friends....
Charles Wickman
Jul 21, 2013
Charles Wickman Obituary Wickman, Rev. Charles R. Age 80 of Minnetonka, died July 21. Charles is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Carl and Dianne Wickman of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin; daughter and son-in-law Kristin Wickman-Albrecht and Richard Albrecht of Round Lake, Illinois; daughter and son-in-law Margot Wickman-Bennett and Edward Bennett of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren Lauren and Erik Wickman of Oconomowoc and...
Alan Gongaware
Jul 13, 2013
Alan Gongaware Obituary Alan D. Gongaware Born February 20, 1941 and passed away July 13, 2013. Al operated his Handy Man Al business in Minnetonka from 1989-2006. Survived by wife, Delores Roehl; daughters, Margaret Bubolz (Jeff), Heidi Roehl-McHugh (Dirk) and Amy Miranda (Mark), and 8 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday July 26 11 AM at The Church of the...
