Preceded in death by husband, LaVerne; son, Vern “Butch”; sons-in-law, Don Lee Jensen and Richard Czeck. Survived by children, Charlotte Jensen, Sandra (Richard) Koecher, Byron, Dean (Barb), Dennis (Lisa) and Mary (Greg) Davis; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; two sisters; two brothers; many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday July 7, 2016 at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1725 Kennard at Larpenteur, Maplewood with a visitation one hour prior. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.