Age 97, of St. Paul.Passed peacefully February 21, 2020 at the MN Veterans Home. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois; and his youngest and eldest sons, Francis and Thomas. Survived by his 9 children, Mary (Bill) Moeller, Terri (Ray) Finn, Bern (Sherri), Philip, Clare, Marge, Anita (Tony) Deutsch, John (Amy), and Lorraine; 25 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and brother, Gene. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Thursday, February 27 at MATERNITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1414 N. Dale Street, St. Paul. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale Street at County Road B from 5-7 PM Wednesday and at the church from 9:30-10:30 AM Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the MN Veterans Home.