Age 81 of Inver Grove Heights

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 5, 2017. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Lonna; daughter, Barb Mitchell; son, Joe (Terry); 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers; also many loving family & friends. Joe was a born and raised rancher from Hebron, ND and a 10-year veteran of the Inver Grove Heights Fire Department. Memorial Service 10 AM Tuesday, October 10th, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7600 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 4-7 PM Monday at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Also 9-10 AM prior to the service at church. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.