Age 61 of Cottage Grove
Died peacefully at home
With his family around him after a courageous battle with lung cancer caused by Agent Orange. Beloved husband of Jana for 33 years; loving father of Matthew (Andrea). Survived by mother Ardis Speckel, sisters Nita Davis; Karen (Harry) Marsh; Althea (Al) Heim; brothers Paul (Pam), Barry; special cousin Susan Hammock; many nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins & Jana's family. Preceded in death by father Herbert. He served his country during a difficult time in Vietnam. He was known as the "Photo Guy" at Walgreens in Cottage Grove. He wanted to be remembered as a loving husband, father, son and brother. Visitation 4-8 PM Monday at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 1201 Portland Ave, St. Paul Park and 10-11 AM Tuesday at church. Funeral Service 11 AM Tuesday at ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 8100 Belden Blvd, Cottage Grove. Interment Cottage Grove Cemetery. Memorials to Caring Bridge or Woodwinds Cancer Care.
Visitation
Kok Funeral Home - Saint Paul Park
1201 Portland Avenue
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
Monday, January 14, 2013
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Service
All Saints Lutheran Church
8100 Belden Blvd.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
11:00 AM
Cemetery
Cottage Grove Cemetery
10785 70th Street South
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Tuesday, January 15, 2013