Obituary of John A. Gariepy

Age 79, of St. Paul, died suddenly on September 9, 2014. John was a Korean War Navy Veteran and retired after 41 years from Horner-Waldolf. Preceded in death by sons Jeffrey and Thomas; son-in-law Bobby; sisters Jeannie and Mary; and brothers Lester and Francis. Survived by his wife of 58 years Louise; Children Mary Monita, Michael (Carol), Sandra "Sam" Gariepy, Diana Lynn (Dan) Berberich; 7 grandchildren Jamie, Lucy, Jason, Nicole, Angelique, A.J., and Audry Rose; many great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Lisa; and sisters Anna Erickson, May Gariepy, and Kathie Wood. Visitation 4-8PM Tuesday at Willwerscheid Funeral Home, 1167 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-228-1006. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Wednesday at the Church of St. Peter Claver, 375 Oxford St. N., St. Paul. Burial with Honors at Oakland Cemetery, St. Paul.