Age 77, of Cottage Grove Formerly of St. Paul Passed away peacefully. Preceded in death by wife, Gretchen; parents, Fred and Muriel. Survived by daughter Stacia (JR) Hansen; grandchildren, Madalyn, Avery, AJ, and Shelby Hansen; and other loving family and friends. Funeral Service 12 PM with visitation beginning at 11 AM, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Private interment at Oakland Cemetery, Star Prairie, WI.<div></div><br>