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Francis Ristuben Obituary

Ristuben, Francis V. Age 95 Of St. Paul Passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2007. Preceded in death by wife Luella; brother Ronald; sisters Verna, Madeline, and Dorothy. Survived by son Steve (JoAlice Boatright), and their sons John & David; daughters Roberta (Glen) Johnson, and their children Sarah (and her son Odin Bjelland), Eric, and Paul; Barbara (Randall) Gawtry, and their son Peter, and Patricia (Roger) Christenson, and their son Bryan. Also survived by other family and friends. He was born January 26, 1912 in Cashton, WI, and grew up in Winona, graduating from Winona High School in 1930. Memorial Service, Saturday March 24, 11AM at GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1669 Arcade St., St. Paul. Inurnment 2PM at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church Higher Education Fund. Washburn McReavy Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828

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Published by Pioneer Press on Mar. 18, 2007.

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Michel Schaar

January 10, 2008

Uncle Nan was a good,decent man who loved his family dearly. I think that he was his happiest when he was surrounded by them. He was intelligent,curious and had an amazing memory. I also loved his sense of humor. One of the pictures of him that I will always carry is Christmas day-my Dad sound asleep on one couch and Uncle Nan sound asleep on another-a ritual for many years. I'll never understand how they could sleep with all the noise around them. My love to his family.

Rod Lindell Paulson

March 24, 2007

My sympathies to Steve, JoAlice, John, David and the entire Ristuben family. I pray that the many years of memories will bring you joy through your mourning.

Patricia Ristuben Christensen

March 22, 2007

Love and miss you, Papa. I will miss our special time together.

Carol Rogers

March 19, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear of your father's death. Cherish your memories and share life stories.

Jean Stephens

March 19, 2007

My deepest sympathies to the Ristuben Family.

Lorna Hanson

March 19, 2007

My thoughts are with you and your family.

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