Age 93, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2019. Preceded in death by son, Keith; 3 grandsons; 4 siblings. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Elsa; children, Karen (Davis) Onken, Ken Gilbertson (Katie Kyyhkynen); grandchildren, Rachel (David) Wermerskirchen, Amber (Geoff) Grochocinski, Andrew (Jacqui) Onken and Adam Gilbertson; great-grandchildren, Parker, Aurora and Grace; siblings, Vilas Hovey, Mary Ann Starks and Robert Hovey, Jr.; nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral service 11:00 AM Monday, February 18th at NORTH HEIGHTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2701 N. Rice St., Roseville. Interment Hillside Cemetery. Visitation AT THE CHURCH on Monday from 10 – 11 AM.