Age 61 Of White Bear Lake went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on June 30, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by mother, Gladys. He was a beloved husband, father, son, and friend to many. Survived by father, Larry; wife, Gretchen; son, Aaron; daughter, April; sister, Pam (Darrel) Jensen; brother, Dean (Joni) Erie; niece Jessica (Steve) Thomas and their 3 children. He worked for AAA Cooper Transportation and was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. Funeral service Saturday 7/7, 10am at North Heights Lutheran Church, 1700 West Highway 96 Entrance A, Arden Hills with visitation one hour prior to service. Visitation Friday, 4-7pm in the church chapel Entrance B. Memorials preferred to Camp Dellwater or North Heights Lutheran Church.