Westerlund, Gary Gene age 74 of Coon Rapids, passed away 9/29/17. He will be lovingly remembered by wife of 54 years, Lorraine; daughter Michelle (Mike) Koss; 2 adoring grandchildren, Mikayla and Mitchell Koss and countless family and friends. Preceded in death by father, Ingolf Westerlund; mother, Dorothy (Mantini) Wester-lund; brother, David; son, Craig. Gary graduated from Hibbing High School in 1961 and attended UMD. He rose to become VP of Finance at Craig-Hallum and later worked at Dougherty and Company. Upon retirement, he continued his service to the Masonic Lodge and found new opportunities in the Lion's Club. His hobbies involved cabin life, Westy's River Rats, gourmet club, traveling, and attending grandchildren's events. Evening visitation will be held Thursday, 10/19/17, from 5-8 PM at Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids MN. A Celebration of Life will be Friday, 10/20/17, at 11 AM with visitation beginning 10 AM at Peace Lutheran Church, 20 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN. washburn-mcreavy.com Coon Rapids Chapel 763-767-1000

Published on October 8, 2017


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