Edward J. FLEEGE

Age 88, of Oakdale Formerly of Duluth Passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 21, 2023. Ed retired after 41 years at MnDOT- Duluth. Ed's Catholic roots and his faith were deeply important to him. He was dedicated to service to both his family and his community. He was an active member of his parish and served as a Eucharistic Minister at mass and at funerals. Ed's faith moved him to attend twenty years of retreats at the Jesuit Retreat Center at Demontreville. He loved traveling with his wife visiting extended family as well as spending time at the lake with his family. Ed is preceded in death by his parents; his brother Robert (Sue); and his oldest son Christopher (Patricia). He is survived by Mary his wife; his children Susan, Cathy (Guy), Paul, and Philip (Deborah); his grandchildren, Christina (Dorian), Elizabeth (Jordan), Rebeccah (Christopher), Matthew, Nicholas, Isabella, six great grandchildren; his sister, Theresa; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM on Friday, September 1, 2023 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park, MN 55071. Interment will follow at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Cemetery, St. Paul Park, MN. Memorials should be sent to Demontreville Jesuit Retreat House at Donations - Demontreville Jesuit Retreat House (demontrevilleretreat.com). 651-459-2483