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Irvin Gage Obituary
Irvin was born Sept. 15, 1952, in West Union, Iowa, to Levi and Alberta (Stockman) Gage. His family moved to Rochester in 1963 and he graduated from Mayo High School in 1970. On June 24, 1972, he married April Anderson in Rochester. Irv was employed as a commercial vehicle inspector by the Minnesota State Patrol for 28 years. In the following years, he started and grew a successful tour company in Rochester called JAG Tours which will be continued by his family. In his free time, Irv enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, feeding the birds and doing anything that allowed him time on his tractor. He will be remembered most for his always-present sense of humor and his unmistakable laugh.
Irvin is survived by his wife, April, daughter, Heidi Gage (Eric Kronebusch), son, Steve (Deanna) and two cherished grandsons, Colton and Andrew, all of Rochester; sister-in-law, Linda, brother Bob (Mardene), sister, Roberta Braaten, brother, Mickey (Bonnie), sister, Rachel (Dennis), sister, Joyce Fenske, brother, John (Marie), brother, Tony (Kathy), sister, Brenda Vukovich (Mark), sister, Lisa Roelofs (Steve), brother, Gilbert, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Levi and Alberta, and two brothers, Jerome and Jimmie.
Irv was a loving son, brother, father, husband, Oompa and friend to all.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Macken Funeral Home on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015. Funeral services will be in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dan Doering officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the funeral home. Irv will be laid to rest at Grandview Memorial Gardens.
The family asks that memorial donations be made to Cabin Fever Beanbag Tournament - a benefit supporting the Eagles Cancer Telethon.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Pam Shulze
September 30, 2015
Irv and I went to grade school together in Byron and then met up with Irv again when I waitressed at Country Kitchen in the 70,s. He always made me laugh and he will be greatly missed
September 30, 2015
As you reflect on the memories and quality time you had with your dear loved one may you be comforted knowing your family will be in our prayers. Matthew 6:9,10
Joanne Schultz
September 29, 2015
Daughter and I went to Florida on one of the trips - she was 10 yrs old then. Best tour company we ever went on and tour guide. He will be missed.
Helen Bates
September 29, 2015
Enjoyed Irvs' friendship and the great trips we had with him. Hope he and Bill are getting together "up there"! My condolences.
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Steve Feehan
September 29, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Irv and I were good friends in high school. He will be greatly missed.
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