William J. Whelan

Age 97, just 10 days shy of his 98th birthday, entered into eternal life on September 27, 2019, with his daughter Patti at his side.  Billy was a lifetime resident of St. Paul, owned Billy Whelan’s Sandwich Shops and Public  Adjusters, was a WWII Navy veteran, and was a proud Irishman.   Preceded in death by parents, John & Mabel; sister, Helen Krohn.   Survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Marie I. (nee Zechmeister); daughters, Colleen (Mark) Schardin, Mary (Lee) Sperl, Kathy (Todd) Lamphere, Patti (David) Peterson; sons, Bill, Terry, Tom (Barb), Jim; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; honorary granddaughter, Gaby; nieces and nephews.   Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Thursday, October 3 at THE CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION, 51 W. 7th St., St. Paul.  Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.  Visitation 9-10 AM Thursday at the church.   Special thanks to friends and companions, Pauline, Kris, Yolanda, Bob, Denny, Pat; all the staff at The Willows of Ramsey Hill.