1935-2023
Our beloved Husband, Dad, Gramps, and friend joined Daughter Christy and Grandson Justin, and all his family in heaven, Sunday August 13, 2023. He leaves to mourn Pat, his loving Bride of 57 years; and 4 sons, Mark (Shannon), John “Terry” (Corrine), Greg (Jeanette), and David (Linda). His grandkids, Brandon, Brian, Kristin, Mark Jr., Cassie, Jason, Ryan, Alyson, Cailey, Jeff, Brad, Michael, Dan, Shane & Ashley, and 37 great-grandkids.
An evening of remembrance will be Monday 8/21 4-8pm and funeral service Tuesday 8/22 with visitation at 10am and service at 11am. Both visitation and funeral will take place at St. Stanislaus Church-187 S. Western Ave. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery immediately following. Lunch will be provided upon return to the church. There will be a streamed Mass on Saturday, 9/2 at 4pm on St. Stans website honoring Red’s entrance into heaven. Memorials preferred.
Red is a lifelong resident of West 7th Street and proud graduate of Monroe Highschool class of 1954 where he exceled in “hall lunch monitor.”
He was a dedicated employee at Abex Foundry in St. Paul. He was eventually transferred to Pennsylvania, but it was too far from home for the family, so he gave his notice and moved the family back to West 7th Street where they still reside 44 years later.
Upon returning to Minnesota, he worked for St. Paul Brass for over 30 years where he was never late, never missed a day, and fought snowstorms to get there. However, he looked forward to his V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N time.
Red liked to spend time at home in his recliner watching TV, especially channel 4. He was known to pretend he was sleeping even though he was really eavesdropping on every conversation taking place in the house.
In their travels he and his Bride along with great friends went on 3 cruises, spent winter months in Arizona, swam with dolphins, amongst many other activities and destinations.
Red was proud of the booya recipe he developed. All his grandkids told him “No one can make booya like you Gramps.” His sons have his recipe and his family plans to continue his tradition.
He enjoyed time at the cabin with his kids and grandkids fishing, rides on the pontoon, sitting around the bonfires, and morning swings on the deck with a cup of coffee. The grandkids got quite a kick out of gramps because there are now a lot of fish swimming around the lake wearing his glasses and watches. He was sure to be seen wearing cut off jean shorts, a white T-shirt, a bucket hat, and at times rubber boots. Picture that!
He will be missed by all his loving family and friends. Dad/Gramps was one of a kind!