Monday, May 14, 2012
Prominent Wayzata business leader and community member passed away Sunday at the age of 69.
Roger Alan Miller died May 13, 2012, at the age of 69. Born Aug. 19, 1942, Roger was preceded in death by wonderful parents, Ralph and Violet Miller of St. Paul, MN. Married his entire adult life to and survived by beloved wife, best friend and companion Lenore Christine Miller, loving children, Jennifer Miller Yokiel (Scott Yokiel) and their children Tivoli Violet and Kate Clementine and Heidi Christine Windmiller (Max Windmiller)—all of Wayzata. Roger is also survived by sister Carol Ekblad (Jerry Ekblad) of St. Paul, MN, and nephew Stephen Ekblad (Karen Ekblad) and children Blake Ekblad and Leah Ekblad of Lyons, CO, as well as many other loving relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed by his family and many wonderful …
Monday, April 2, 2012
September 15, 1909 - March 27, 2012
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Monday, April 2
Dorothy Adams (Swanson) died March 27, 2012. Survived by sons, Bob (Sharon) and John; grandchildren, Scott (Brenda), David (Ann), Suzanne, Troy (Kim), and Zachary (Lisa); great grandchildren, Erica, Wyatt, Nicholas, Claire, Christopher, Nathanial, Patrick, Andrew, Kate, Colin, Mathew, and Jack; former daughter-in-law, Judy, who visited Dorothy weekly. Preceded in death by husband, Ken; parents; seven sisters and one brother. Dorothy lived as a child in South Minneapolis, attended school and graduated form South High in 1927. She and husband Ken lived in several Twin City locations before settling on Lake Minnetonka near Mound where they lived until retirement. They then traveled and spent winters in Florida, Texas and Arizona. For the …
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Funeral scheduled for this weekend in Maple Plain.
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Tuesday, March 27
Maxine A. (Bjorklund) Slinden, 96 of Spring Park, died March 23, 2012. Maxine is preceded in death by her husband, Orwell, two brothers and four sisters. She is survived by 13 nieces and nephews, as well as many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at Maple Plain Community Church—located at 1815 Budd Avenue in Maple Plain, with visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Arrangements by David Lee Funeral Home in Wayzata.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Golf was his passion, he made a hole in one twice!
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Monday, March 26
Richard P. Dunnavan, age 88 of Deephaven, was born December 14, 1923. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth; daughters, Leslie Aksomitas (Mark), Mary Dunnavan (Roger Gross) and Susan Dunnavan (Terry O’Neill); six grandchildren, Erin Young (Corey), Kate and Andrew Gross, Paul, Ann and Kelly O’Neill. He is also survived by his brother Curt Dunnavan and sisters-in-law Ann Stevenson and Jean Haverstock (Jim). He graduated from Blake School, Dartmouth College and the Tuck School of Business. Richard was in the insurance business for most of his life. He was Junior and Senior Warden of Trinity Church. He served two terms as president of the Lafayette Club. Golf was his passion, he made a hole in one twice! Richard volunteered …
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Bill McGowan had a zest for life and love of nature.
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Sunday, March 11
William O. McGowan, “Bill,” was born August 4, 1945. He passed away from complications after a life as a diabetic. Bill grew up in the Chicago area and went to Carl Sandburg High School. In 1967 he graduated from Ripon College, in Ripon,Wisconsin, with a major in economics. After college he worked in Madison, WI, Chicago, and Minneapolis. He had a long and happy working life with General Mills where he developed many extraordinary and long-lasting friendships. Bill loved being with his children and grandchildren and especially enjoyed taking them and his friends on his boat on Lake Minnetonka. You are likely to find one of Bill's "sacrificial watches" at the bottom of a lake, a seemingly annual, accidental, summertime ritual. Bill got an…
Saturday, March 10, 2012
The memorial service will be held today at 4 p.m.
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Saturday, March 10
David M. Weiss, age 62 of Orono, passed away Mar. 5, 2012. He received his MBA from Northwestern University and worked for 30 years in international pharmaceutical marketing. He then owned and operated hair salons in California. David's warmth, generosity, optimism, sense of humor and passion for life was apparent in everything he did. He is survived by his loving wife, Pam; son, Shawn; daughter-in-law, Julie; brother, Steve; sister, Debby; three granddaughters; basset hound, Baxter; and many other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held to celebrate David's life at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 10, at the David Lee Funeral Home, located at 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd. in Wayzata. Visitation begins at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, the family…
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The memorial service will be held Mar. 8.
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Wednesday, March 7
Bryce J. Berry, age 49 of Wayzata, died unexpectedly Feb. 27 of a pulmonary embolism. He is survived by his children, daughter, Crystal Grimmett (Jason); children, Kylee Sue, Lyla Mae and Jason; sons, Nicholas Berry and Anthony Berry; parents, George and Betty Berry; brother, Jason Berry (Jo Lynn), children, Ben and Elise; sister, Beth Strand (Dan), children Ashley and Andrea, and many other loving relatives and friends. The memorial service is 1 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 8 at David Lee Funeral Home, located at 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd. in Wayzata. A time to gather with friends and family will be one hour prior to the service. A celebration of life will immediately follow the service at the Wayzata American Legion. In lieu of flowers, donations …
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
The memorial service will be held Mar. 8 in Wayzata.
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Tuesday, March 6
Steven “Tippy” Dye died peacefully February 22, 2012 with his beloved Patti by his side. Steven was born February 11, 1945 in Minneapolis. He graduated from Wayzata High School in 1963 and attended Mankato State College for a couple years. He retired from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s office in 1998 after 29 years of service. Steven and Patti were married 42 years and felt so fortunate to have traveled the world seeing God’s beauty in landscapes and the people of different cultures. Steven had a strong faith in the Lord and is now with his parents in heaven. Steven battled many forms of cancer for many years, beginning at age 16. He faced that burden with great dignity and courage. The family wishes to thank Steven’s doctors, Carl Smith …
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Funeral service to be held on Mar. 5.
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Sunday, March 4
Marilyn Maude Edwards, age 84 of Chanhassen and formerly of Long Beach, CA, died Feb. 23, 2012. Marilyn was born June 20, 1927. She graduated from Murray High School in St. Paul and retired from Bank of America after 41 years. She lived in Long Beach for 57 years. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Lola Herrick; husband, Thomas J. Edwards; brothers, Paul and Keith Herrick; nephew, Tom Herrick and great nephew, David Herrick. She is survived by her sister, Jean Tjornhom Rud (Marty); sister-in-law, Katie Herrick; nephews, David Tjornhom Jr., Keith Tjornhom (Bette), Donald Herrick (Laura), James Herrick (Roxanne); nieces, Carol Rovick (Roger), Laurie Forshee (John); eleven loving great nieces and nephews and their spouses…
Friday, February 24, 2012
A funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 29, in Long Lake.
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Friday, February 24
Duane Nielsen of Loretto, born April 16, 1925, died on Feb. 22, 2012. He is survived by wife, Mae; children, Susan, Steve (Sandy), Stan and Scott Nielsen; granddaughters, Michelle, Tina, Jennifer and Kaitlyn; six great grandchildren. Duane graduated from St Olaf College in 1948 and was a veteran of WWII in the Army. A funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 2060 6th Avenue North in Long Lake. Visitation is one hour prior. Interment at Fort Snelling Cemetery. Arrangements handled by David Lee Funeral Home in Wayzata.
josh beaulieu
9:25 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
I'm going to speak for all of my fellow coworkers- Roger was an amazing man who always added a gentle light-hearted touch to the room. I only knew him for a short period of time, too short, but rest assured he was one of our favorite guests and we always loved seeing him. When you were in the middle of a stressful day and "Rog" walked in, his positivity and happy dimeanor could do nothing but … more ›