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Lewis Garling Obituary
"Andy"
He Died One Day After His
98th Birthday
Resident of St. Paul on November 3, 2005. Preceded in death by his wife,
Alma. Survived by four living generations including his children: Bob (Violeta) Garling, Diane (Donald) Lloyd, and
Nancy (Dave) Kobilka. Andy was a master mechanic and welder. He loved polka music and steam engines. He was a great storyteller. Andy never knew a stranger. Andy still lived in his home two weeks prior to his death. Memorial Service Tuesday 1:30PM at HOLCOMB-HENRY-BOOM FUNERAL HOME, 536 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul. Memorials preferred to donors choice. 651-646-2844
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Margaret GILLESPIE
November 10, 2005
Andy was such a good friend of my dad's. They have been friends for close to 80 years and seen each other through a lot. Including good times with things mechanical. thanks for keeping in touch. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Diane, special thanks
Dee Norbraten
November 9, 2005
I love you, Grandpa! I will always miss you!
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