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Ivan Fish Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2012.

Fish, Ivan C., Jr. age 90 of Wayzata died December 26, 2012. Preceded in death by his daughter, Kathleen; parents, Ivan Sr. and Mabel Fish and many aunts & uncles. Survived by his wife Kathleen; children, Cynthia (Hugh) Sparks, John Stenehjem, Sandra (Kevin) Russen, Leslie Stenehjem, Susan (Michael) Burke and Dr. Peter (Carol) Stenehjem; grandchildren, Kali and Scott Russen, Mark and Katherine Stenehjem; beloved Golden Retriever Leo, as well as many other loving relatives and friends. Ivan was a WWII veteran serving in the Coast Guard as a Pharmacist Mate and Medic. He was a long time salesman for Inter City Paper in St. Paul. Funeral service 11 AM Saturday, December 29, 2012 at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata with visitation one hour prior to the service. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Care Center, Winsted, Minnesota. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577 www.davidleefuneralhome.com

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December 31, 2012

Wayne & Jean Gorski

Ivan,I will always remember our talks and vists after my walks with Leo, and all the wonderful memories and parties at your Arroyo Verde home in Scottsdale.
We feel priveledged to call you our neighbor and more important our friend. You and Kathy (Twig)and Leo and family will be long remembered in our thoughts and prayers as we look forward to 2013.
Love always, Jean & Wayne,aka Jay Leno.

December 28, 2012

Ivan had a big heart and a great smile! He will be missed by many because he has touched many lives. The Keith Girls send their sympathy. Marion Padilla, Marilyn Jacobson, Marge Keith and Marnie Keith.

December 28, 2012

Cece

The Marsh has many great qualities, the best one being the people you meet and special bonds made. Ivan was very special to me. Our conversations and lunches will be a lasting memory for me. My love to all, especially Kathy, Cindy and Leo.

December 28, 2012

Sue Peiers

Our prayers are with Kathy and your family. We love you Ivan and have so many memories of being your neighbor in Scottsdale, AZ. We know you are with our Lord and at rest. With all our love, Carl and Sue Peiers

December 27, 2012

Rob Harris

My friend Ivan was a mentor of mine while we worked together at Inter-City Paper Co. He understood "service" to the printing industry.

December 27, 2012

cathy doering

Thank-you for sharing Ivan with us at St.Marys.He always had a wink and a smile.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

December 27, 2012

Bridget Mazzini

While I never met Ivan, I know from my father Mike O'Brien and from Cindy and Hugh, what a great character he was and what a full life he lived. I am a big fan of him despite never being able to meet him! May the memories of his life comfort you all in your time of loss.

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