Dean E. Colliander

Dean E. Colliander obituary

Dean E. Colliander

Dean Colliander Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 13, 2013.
Colliander, Dean E. Age 78, of Eden Prairie, died Christmas Day, 12/25/12. Washburn H.S. U.S. Marine/ Korean War. Preceded in death by adored father, Herman; loving mother, Signe. Survived by sisters, Marna (Philip) Reilly & Mary Ann McLaughlin; nephews, Philip (Paula), Marc (Lisa) & Michael (Becky) Reilly, David (Wendy), Steven & Kevin McLaughlin; grand-nephews, Shae & Jacob Reilly; grand-nieces, Alexandra Reilly, Donna Meyer. Special thanks to nurse, Kathy Rode, Castleridge Manor for her loving care. Service 1 PM Thurs. 1/17 at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, 5025 Knox Ave. S., Mpls. Visitation 12 PM. Private interment Ft. Snelling. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to N.A.M.I.

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