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Gene BEFORT Obituary

Age 72 of West St. Paul Retired owner of Befort Roofing & Siding Passed away peacefully surrounded by family & friends on February 9, 2015. Preceded in death by wife, Nancy; parents, Joseph & Marcella; brother, Bernie. Survived by children, Gina (Rodney) Huppert, Angela, Robyn, Sara (Al King), Ryan (Meghan); grandchildren, Emily & Joseph Wollan, Andrew, Anthony, Anyce & Elle Befort; siblings, Barb (Neil) Benedict, John, Jerry (Sheila) & Mary (Mike) Schlief; also many loving nieces, nephews, relatives & lifetime friends. Memorial Service 7:30 PM Thursday, February 12th, with visitation 4­7:30 PM prior to the service at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave. Inver Grove Heights. www.robertsfuneralandcremation.com


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Published by Pioneer Press on Feb. 11, 2015.

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Lance Rolfzen

February 15, 2015

I met Mr. Befort when I was young as a friend of his daughter, Gina. He was a very nice man and I was glad to have met him.

February 13, 2015

Barbara, So sorry for the loss of your brother "Gene".
Remembering Befort Roofing when we lived in West St. Paul.
Remember you Barb at Our Lady of Peace High School.
Prayers to you & your family.
Ron & Peggy(Boileau) Meyer
Apopka, Florida

Larry Josephs

February 13, 2015

The Befort Family:

We are very sorry for your loss. I will never forget Gene and all the crazy times we had as youngsters! Our prayers are with your family. - Larry & Kathy Josephs

February 12, 2015

All the best on your Journey, Gene, Thank You for the many laughs and good times, starting in 9th Grade in Mr. Joe Spitznagles Class, John Mangold

February 12, 2015

Our condolences our nieces Angie & Robin on the loss of their father. Gene was such a funny person and we shared a lot of great times together years ago. Dianne & Greg Reid

Jim Beaupre

February 11, 2015

condolences to my niece Gina Befort Huppert on her fathers passing. Thoughts and prayers go out to my good friends Jerry and John Befort, and the entire extended family.

paul noel

February 11, 2015

Good bye my old friend! We had some great times.

Mary & Gene Burth

February 11, 2015

Barb, John, Jerry & Mary,
We're so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. Our prayers are with you all at this time.

Kate & Bob Armbruster. (Murray)

February 11, 2015

So sorry to read in the paper that Gene passed away. We are in Tucson Az for a few months and will be unable to attend. Our sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the Befort family.

February 11, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the entire Befort family. Gene was a great man. I was fortunate to have known him. He is in the hands now of that remarkable woman that he married. I pray for peace and comfort for your entire family during this difficult time.
Michele Edwards

Patricia McGinn

February 11, 2015

Sara,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Liese Tilson

February 11, 2015

My condolences to the Befort family. Stand up guy, stand up family.

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