Kinney, Dwayne R. "Dee" 64, of Orono on May 1, 2008, following cardiac arrest. Survived by wife, Loree (Lorna Kerr- Walker), mother, Sally (Celestine V. Kinney); son, Charlie (Jan); stepson, Dominic Sorensen (Mariana); grandchildren, Melissa and William "Wilbur Bean" Sorensen; and many cousins and friends. Preceded in death by father, Dwayne W. Kinney, and maternal grandparents, Mathias and Ida Maglich. Graduate of Princeton, MN high school and St. Cloud State University and studied for master's degree at University of California at Berkeley. Dee was well loved and well traveled. His business career spanned 37 years with Flotronics, ITT Schadow, Carlson Store Fixtures, Best Tool of Plymouth, Sharon Industries, and finally Loree's bar and grill at Maple Plain that he co-owned with his wife. Dee loved bluegrass music, blue jeans, the St. Croix River, fine champagne, good conversation and good times with friends. Memorials to family or Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska, MN 55381. There will be a celebration of Dee's life on Saturday, May 10, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at "Monie's," formerly "Loree's," at 4820 Highway 12 in Maple Plain. For information call 952/404-9332.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
I had the pleasure of having Dwayne as a customer where I work. He was always enjoyable to work with and I always looked forward to helping him when he came in. My deepest sympathies go out to Loree, Sally and the rest of his family.
Mark Rantasha
May 05, 2008 | Saint Cloud, MN
Loree, Sally and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Dwayne was a great guy so full of love and laughter. We will miss him greatly.
Love. RJ, Jen and Adam Johnson.
RJ and Jen Johnson
May 05, 2008 | Maple Plain, MN
Sally and Lorna:
I am so terribly sorry to hear about Dwayne. Please accept my prayers to ease your pain. You are in my thoughts as Dwayne was often in mine. God Bless.
Cheryl West
May 05, 2008 | Edina, MN
We will deeply miss Dwayne. He was a great friend to Jim and I. His Laughter and love of life was inspiring. Loree and Sally we send are deepest sympathy. Love you.
Jim & Ann Brown
May 05, 2008 | Maple Plain, MN
Our deepest sympathy to Loree Sally and Charlie.
Bill and Hazel Walker
May 04, 2008 | Cresco, IA
Our deepest sympathy to Loree Sally and Charlie.
Bill and Hazel Walker
May 04, 2008 | Cresco, IA
