Gordon E. Challeen

Challeen Gordon E., age 71, of Inver Grove Heights, died peacefully on Jan. 21, 2003 at St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Paul surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents, Frank & Lillian of Rush Lake, MN. Survived by his loving wife & companion of 47 years, Joan; son, Mike & wife Kate; daughters, Kathy & husband Joe Schneider, Linda & husband Denny Price; grandchildren, Nicole, Mike, Raina, Claire, Tony, Morgan and Alex; brother, Dennis. Also survived by nephews, many family and friends. Longtime employee of 3M Company. Family will receive friends Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 am to 12 noon to socialize and celebrate his life with a time of sharing at 12 noon, all at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., IGH. Private burial at St. Patrick's Cemetery, IGH. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society. Roberts Funeral Home Inver Grove Heights 651-455-2035

Published on January 23, 2003