Obituary of Jack Phillip Garner

Jack Phillip Garner, age 87, of West St. Paul, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Jack, son of Bennett and Edith (Ellingsen) Garner, was born on February 12, 1936, in West St. Paul. Jack loved to hunt, fish, garden and bake bread. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and most of his working career was spent at Worum Chemical Company in Roseville, Minnesota.

Jack is survived by his loving wife, Catherine (Kay) Garner; stepsons, Gordy (Marie) Aune Jr, Michael (Cindy) Aune, Jeffrey (Char) Aune and Bryan (Lisa) Aune; sister, Marge Menge; niece, Carrie Rudeen; nephews, Craig (Sally) Vincent, and Derek Vincent; grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

Per Jack's request, there will be a private memorial service for the immediate family at Fort Snelling Cemetery at a later date.

As Jack stated: "Don't be sad when I'm gone, I have lived a very long, good life."