George Murnane Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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August 17, 2012
Dear Frances, Kate and Family, Mary and Veda,
This is just to let you know we are thinking of you.
May the happy memories of George keep you smiling.
Kathleen and John
August 15, 2012
To George's family,
I met George back in (well, anyway I met George along time ago). I took a LUTC class that he taught. George was always passionate about what he did and he carried it throught his life. He use to talk about the Mpls Aqu..his cabin, stain glass etc... We talked every couple of years just to keep in touch. He was just one of those guys that made you feel OK.
I was just going to call George again, since I hadn't talked to him in several years. Just to see how he was doing....now I know he is at peace.
Thank you George and your family.. Your inspriation has made a difference in my life.
Pat Kadrie
Kathleen and John
August 18, 2010
Dear Frances, Kate and Family~
Just want you to know that George will never be forgotten. His legacy continues in you. Thinking of you on the anniversary of his death.
Much love to you~
James DeLong
August 27, 2009
Dear Fran and family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I always enjoyed George's company when he visited the development office when I was still at RCS. It was always a pleasure seeing him at the gala. What a sweet and caring man! May the joy-filled memories you have of George serve as the light that guides you through the dark and difficult days you face without him. He will be smiling upon you from above.
With sincere condolences,
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Kathy Roberts
August 25, 2009
Fran:
Please know that our thoughts and Prayers are with you during these difficult times. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Take care of yourself,
Kathy Roberts and Julie Venem
August 25, 2009
Dear Fran, Kate and family, I am extending to you my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. I have worked with you, Fran and Kate, at the Risen Christ Gala. May you be sustained by your great faith in the Resurrection. May George rest in peace!
Sincerely, Pat Higgins
Courage Center
August 24, 2009
On behalf of the staff at Courage Center, please accept our condolences for the loss of George. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
August 24, 2009
Dear Fran, Kate, and Family:
Please accept my deepest condolences at this time. George was a long-time friend, and a positive inspiration. We met through the insurance industry, and he introduced me to the Aquatennial . His wonderful spirit, his laugh, his stories, and his generous soul will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy Merkel
Papas Family
August 24, 2009
I can confidently say that the entire Bass Lake community has Frannie, Kate and the rest of the family in our thoughts and prayers today. George will always be fondly remembered by his friends and neighbors at Bass Lake for his love of life and love of people.
Ann Leaf(Harris)
August 24, 2009
Fran,Katie and Family- Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have many great memories of George, he will be missed.
Kay Casperson
August 24, 2009
Dear Frannie,
Our prayers are with you and your family. We will miss seeing George up at the cabin! He is a wonderful part of Bass Lake...we are sending you big hugs! Kay Casperson, Trevor Nette, Kayla and Kayce
Anne Collins
August 24, 2009
Dearest Frannie and family, our love and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We will cherish our memories of George at all the Aquatennial events that he loved so much. He always had a smile and a big hug for us....he will be so terribly missed. God bless you and keep you and your family.
Love, Anne and Rick Collins
Patti Healey Weber
August 23, 2009
Dear Fran, Kate & Family,
A couple of lines from a poem go:
"The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life.
Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof."
George was that bond. His open joy at meeting new people of hearing their story & telling his own was infectious. I will miss his stories and miss the opportunity to tell him more of mine.
With love & hugs.
Kathleen & John Herrick
August 23, 2009
Dear Fran, Kate and Family,
We offer you our condolences while we think and talk about George's great exuberance for life. We remember spending wonderful times with Frannie and George shortly after they were married when we, too, were relative newly weds. George's quick wit, Irish good humor, and unflagging generosity of spirit made him an effusive and generous host and friend. We know that his spirit lives on.
Mary & Veda Murnane
August 23, 2009
Nonna(Fran) and Auntie Katie,
Papa(George) always had a smile, a hug, and a kiss for us. He meant so much to so many people. Papa had so much insight and love to share with all of us. He always saw the best and the beauty in everything. Papa will be missed dearly, and will continue to be in our hearts always. Veda said to me," Papa is up in heaven now, he has wings! He can look out that special window up there and see all of us..." Our prayers are with you both.
With Love and Sympathy,
Mary and Veda
August 22, 2009
Dear Fran, I pray that you feel the presence of Love especially close today and in the tomorrows to come.
Carol Gariano
Jack & B.A. Breese
August 22, 2009
Dearest Frannie & Kate
Our journey with George was a long one. We looked to him as a mentor and friend in our Aquatennial days. We shared our common love for the lovely lakes in Annandale. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals shared together at some of the "fine" dining establishments in our lovely town.
We will miss your wit, your twinkling eyes, your love for life. Rest well, Sir George.
John Rusciano
August 21, 2009
Fran,
I have great memories of our times with you and George and Tom and Kate up at the cabin. George would always try to get us three boys to start our day off right by jumping in the lake.
I never did; but George always seemed to know how to maximize life.
He is also one of the people that inspired me in my choice of career.
It seems everywhere I go, if I bump into anyone with more than twenty years in the business, they knew who George Murnane was.
We love you,
John Rusciano, CLU ChFC (and Family)
Sandy & Dean Brinkman
August 21, 2009
Dear Fran, Kate and family,
What a legacy George has left here on earth. His heart was so grand, his smile so warm, his love so unconditional. The angels are rejoicing! God Bless you!
Ed Stracke
August 21, 2009
Our condolences to the Murnane family. George was a longtime friend, former board member and a great ambassador for Camp Friendship. We will miss his frequest visits and friendly and upbeat attitude whenever he spent time at his Bass Lake home near our camp.
Kelin Holmen
August 21, 2009
My deepest sympathy to all family. George was always a friendly face at Feldmanns. It was always nice to talk with him and get his take on current events. Such an honest and friendly man, I will miss him dearly.
Michael Hrdlicka
August 21, 2009
To George’s Family: We all love George and his great heart. He was sweet, though persistent, over the years. He will be missed by all. He was also a member of our Veteran’s Club of those who received the Honor and reward of the Patriot Pen!
All of Your Friends at the NIDA Marketing Group.
Michael Hrdlicka
August 21, 2009
To George’s Family: We all love George and his great heart. He was sweet, though persistent, over the years. He will be missed by all. He was also a member of our Veteran’s Club of those who received the Honor and reward of the Patriot Pen!
All of Your Friends at the NIDA Marketing Group.
Michael Hrdlicka
August 21, 2009
To George''s Family: We all love George and his great heart. He was sweet though persistant over the years. He will be missed by all. He was also a member of our Veterean's Club of those who received the Honor and reward of the Patriot Pen!
All of Your Friends at The NIDA Marketing Group.
Jim Luger
August 21, 2009
We will deeply miss George at our November retreat at Demontreville, but his spiritual presence will always be with us. George made 52 retreats, and was an inspiration to all of us.
jim and jane fennell
August 21, 2009
Dear Fran and Family,
Please know you are in our prayers during this sad time.
Peace, Jim and Jane Fennell
Doug and Marsha White
August 21, 2009
Oh "Lonesome George" we will miss you. We met through the Aguatennial and have remained friends ever since. Yes, the memories will last forever! Our deepest sympathy to the family. The most gracious host we have ever met "Mr Hospitality"...good bye!
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