nee Gates
Age 79 ~ Formerly of Mahtomedi
Passed away December 21, 2012. Preceded in death by husband Robert; son Jerry; grandson Romaine LaPlante; sister Pat LaPlante; step sister Vickie Raschke. Survived by children Jim (Emily), Joe, Jon (Cheryl), Diane & Gayle (David) Johnson; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother David Gates; step siblings MayEtta Harris, Lorna Parker, Larry Raschke, Kathy Steuernagel; many relatives & friends. Memorial Service Thursday (12/27) 7:00 PM, with visitation beginning at 3:00 PM, at SANDBERG FUNERAL HOME, 2593 E. 7th Ave., North St. Paul.