Age 88 of Oakdale
Former longtime resident of Maplewood
Born May 8, 1927 in Wildersville, TN. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Preceded in death by wife Virginia; son Billy; parents Grover & Ada; siblings Elmer Ray, Evelina, Billy & Ann. Beloved father of Tom (Dorothy) & Sally (Mike) Wendel; grandfather of Diane (Aaron), Sarah (Chris), Josh (Michelle) & Nick; great grandpa of Brendan, Leah, Hannah, Owen, Max, & Blake. Also survived by brothers & sisters Lettie Grace, Martha, John, Sarah, Charlie, Lennie & Bobby; sister-in-law Helen Daniels; & other family members. WWII Navy veteran. Also served in the US Air Force following the war. Honeywell retiree. Memorial service Friday (4/1) 2:00 PM at EPWORTH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (THE BELOVED), 1965 Sherwood Ave., St. Paul, with visitation one hour prior to service. Private family interment.