Passed away at the VA Hospital on January 27, 2015 at age 77. 50+ year member of Plumbers Local #34, St. Paul. Retired charter member of the Hazelwood Fire Station, Maplewood. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Arlene; daughters Denise Morgan, Colleen Vance (Jeff), Maureen Morgan; granddaughters Jordan & Hailey Vance; brothers Robert & Dennis; sister-in-law Judy Jesmer (Mike); several nieces, nephews & many friends. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday (2/3) 11:00 AM at CHURCH OF ST. PETER, 2600 N. Margaret St., North St. Paul. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Monday 5-8 PM at SANDBERG FUNERAL HOME, 2593 E. 7th Ave., North St. Paul, & one hour prior to Mass.