George C. Stone

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Stone, George C. age 93, of Clitherall, MN and Eau Claire, WI died on Saturday, July 23, 2016, surrounded by the love of his family. Born to Francis and Ella (Hutchinson) Stone on October 16, 1922 in Cokato, MN, he served in the U.S. Army for 3 1/2 years during WW II in France and Germany. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. in Business Administration. George was married to Frances G. Diebold from September 10, 1943 until her death in 1996. He worked for Swift & Company in South St. Paul for 22 years. In 1971 he purchased a plumbing business in Alexandria, MN, which he and Francis ran until their retirement in 1984. George earned his private pilot's license and enjoyed flying. George married Bonnie Branson of Eau Claire, WI on January 8, 2000. He enjoyed fishing, sailing, ship building, reading, bridge, dancing, and history. He was very active and enjoyed swimming, walking and the YMCA. He was also a practical joker and enjoyed his nightly 5 o'clock peanuts and martini. But most of all, he loved summers at his favorite place in the world, his cottage on Stuart Lake, MN, (FEDAHAGE). George was preceded in death by his three brothers. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Bonnie Stone. Seven children, John (Kathy) Stone Poland, OH, Paul (Jeanne) Stone Minneapolis, MN, Tom (Linda) Stone St. Paul, MN, Barbara Stone Clitherall, MN, David (friend Molly O'Brien) Minnetonka, MN, Laura (Michael) McKnight Baxter, MN, Suzanne (Larry) Law Loveland, CO, eighteen grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren as well as two nieces and a nephew. He is also survived by Bonnie's children, Susan (Todd) Krueger, Son-in Law Martin Klauber, Robert (Jane) Branson, Ruthie (Ray) Nyland, ten grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. His family will hold a private celebration of his life.

Published on July 26, 2016