Passed away on October 31, 2016 after a long illness. Age 59 of Maplewood. Preceeded in death by mother, Joan; brother, Joe; and infant son, Joseph Allen. Survived by wife, Jill; sisters, Kim (Tom) Burdine and Debra St. Germain; children, Toni (Tim) LeBlanc, Thomas J., and Casey J.; six grandchildren; father, Ronald; and many friends. Funeral Service Sunday, (November 6, 2016) 4:00 PM at SANDBERG FUNERAL HOME, 2593 E. 7th Ave., No. St. Paul. Visitation one hour prior to the Service. Private Family Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. He will be remembered for his love of his family, spontaneity, and sarcastic sense of humor.