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William Clifford "Bill" WHALEN Jr.

1966 - 2016

William Clifford "Bill" WHALEN Jr. obituary, 1966-2016, Cottage Grove, MN

BORN

1966

DIED

2016

William WHALEN Obituary

Age 50 of Afton Bill was born February 12, 1966, in Baltimore, MD, raised in Cottage Grove, MN and spent his final 15 years in Afton, MN. Deepest gratitude to his family and many friends, Fairview Hospice and all who made it possible for Bill to pass away in the home he loved surrounded by those who loved him on August 7, 2016, after battling cancer for nearly 3 years. Bill was an intelligent, creative man with great vision who appreciated nature and a good craft beer; a wonderful father, compassionate friend, a supporter of his community and lover of life. A beautiful soul who will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Survived by his wife of 21 years, Sandi, children Alex and Adele, mother, Argene and sisters, Mary-Jeanine and Deanne. Preceded in death by father, William Sr. A celebration of Bill's life will be held on August 21, 2016 at 1:00 pm at The Mississippi Dunes, 10351 Grey Cloud Trail S., Cottage Grove, MN. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Aug. 14, 2016.

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Mike Brooks

August 3, 2022

I hope you are looking down to see how right you were about alternative currencies. Miss our time together.

Michael Brooks

July 26, 2018

Wow. Just found out two year too late to say good-bye. I enjoyed our time driving to communities out in the corn and working with the white boards at your home trying to make Curenci everything it should have been. You'd be Afton Proud if you were here now. Bye Bill.

Derronne Nins

November 29, 2016

Bill Whalen and I were HS classmates.First I wish to offer condolences to his family. Bill was a good friend with whom I lost touch with after graduation. I have nothing but fond memories of my good friend. He and I used to wear our Sunday best on Monday mornings just to be different. My heart is heavy today 11/28/16, as I just found out a few short hours ago. May God, who surpasses ALL understanding, be with his family during this time. I look forward to seeing my friend again in heavan. RIP my brother. Respectfully submitted, Derronne Leslie Nins, classmate of 1983

Minnie S

August 20, 2016

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Remember, your comfort and hope come from our Heavenly Father (1 Peter 5:6,7).

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