Age 79, died on Mon., 12/19 at home. Preceded in death by wife, Marilyn “Chick”. Survived by special friend, Darlene Dropps; children, Vicki (Dave) Gorsegner, Kris (Dale) Carson, Richard (Sue), Shelly; Brother, Mike; many grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Memorial service on Thurs., 12/22, 11AM at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, with visitation 1 hr. prior. Interment at Sunset Cemetery, Mpls. Memorials preferred. Arrangements under the direction of Sunset Funeral Chapel, Minneapolis, MN.