Passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones at age 83. Preceded in death by wife Charlotte. Survived by children JoEllen (Mike) Ohmann, Patti (Jeremy) Kostrzewski, Jackie (Paul) Mathias, Nancy (George) Erler, Anne; 18 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; siblings Richard, Joan Allen, Ralph, Laura, William; many relatives & friends. Memorial Mass Thursday (12/28) 11:00 AM at CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH, 1154 Seminole Ave., West St. Paul, with visitation one hour prior to Mass. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.