Went to be with the Lord December 18, 2013 at the age of 89. Preceded in death by parents; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; granddaughter, Jaclyn Norman. Survived by children, Debra Mauch, Gerald(Darlene), Kathryn(Russell Finch) Oquendo, Bernard(Cyndi); 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brothers, Dave and Pete; many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, 5-8pm at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids. Funeral Service Sunday, 2pm at Grace Evangelical Free Church, 755 73rd. Ave. NE, Minneapolis, with visitation one hour prior. Interment Morningside Memorial Gardens. Memorials preferred to the church.