Passed away on December 27, 2024 at Lakeview Hospital after a brave battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his wife of 52 years and the love of his life, Georgann; parents, Allen and Margaret (nee Dougherty); cousin, Steve; and lifelong friend, Dave Cole.<br><br>He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughters, Christy, of Spooner, WI, Carla, of Stillwater, MN and Allison (Bethany Stoehr), of Mounds View, MN; as well as the "card club", other relatives, and at least a million friends and buddies.<br><br>Gathering of family and friends Sunday, January 5, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater. Presentation of Navy Honors at 2:30 PM. Memorials preferred to American Cancer Society. Special thanks to Lakeview Hospital Oncology and MICU staff.<div></div><br>