Edward "Buster"-LaTuff-Obituary

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Edward "Buster" Forrest LaTuff

Oct 20, 1933 - Nov 17, 2016

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My sincere condolences go out to the family of Edward "Buster" Latuff. He was a long time member and former Chief of the Anoka, Minnesota Police Department, who served his community honorbaly, and love his family faithfully. I was proud to serve with him for almost his entire career, and he is in my prayers daily.

Prayers to the family, May the Lord Bless You All and give you comfort n and peace. Remember the memories.

My sincere condolences to the Buster LATUFF family and friends. He was a wonderful person who many liked and admired.. He loved Anoka and always cared about its citizens...

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad! I have very fond memories of him! I bet he is enjoying a card game with the Brettschneiders and a few of the others from Cressy street!

Sincere condolences are offered to the family of a dedicated, wonderful man who gave so much. Anoka was lucky to have him! As a child growing up in Anoka? I still recall his name mentioned with admiration in the Art Downing family.
Thank you for sharing his life in the obituary,
God Bless,
Sandy Downing Steinke

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Edward "Buster"'s Obituary

LaTuff, Edward F. "Buster" age 83 of Anoka, passed away November 17, 2016. Buster served as a Marine during the Korean War then attended St. Cloud State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree. He and was in law enforcement for 27 years before retiring as Anoka Police Chief. He also graduated from the FBI Academy in 1972 and was a recipient of the J. Edgar Hoover Award for the Police officer of the year. Buster was also active in the Anoka American Legion were he was a past Commander. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Agnes; wife, Rose Ann. Survived by his children, Melanie Willson, Melissa (Bruce) West, Mark (Bobbi) LaTuff; grandchildren, Jared (Elicia) Willson, Devin Willson, Austin Collins, Matt West (Angela Dimond), Jessica LaTuff; great-grandchildren, Brody, Grady Eliza; brother, Richard LaTuff; and many other loving relatives and friends. A visitation will be held Tuesday from 5-8 PM at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Ave., Anoka with the Memorial Service Wednesday at 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St., Anoka.Thurston-Lindberg Funeral HomeAnoka 763-421-0220

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