George Stanley Rye

George Stanley Rye obituary, Wayzata, MN

George Stanley Rye

George Rye Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by David Lee Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Oct. 3, 2025.

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George Rye Obituary Rye, George Stanley of Wayzata, MN, passed away at the age of 90 on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Preceded in death by wife, Barbara; brother, Charles (Susan), and survived by daughter, Debbie Netka (Mike); sons, Greg (Lisa) & Dave (Becky); sister, Jo Ward; grandchildren, Sean Netka (Shea), Jeremy Netka (Katie), Michael Rye, Rachel Rye & Jamie Rye; great-grandchildren, Hudson Netka, Isla Netka, Sydney Netka, Von Caffey and Sloan Caffey. Memorial service on Saturday, March 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Wayzata Community Church, 125 East Wayzata Boulevard, Wayzata with visitation one hour prior to service at church. Memorials preferred to Park Nicollet Foundation, or a charity of the donor's choosing.
Services
Visitation
Saturday
March 22, 2025
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Wayzata Community Church
125 East Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata, MN 55391
Memorial Service
Saturday
March 22, 2025
10:00 AM
Wayzata Community Church
125 East Wayzata Blvd
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