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Gary F. Menne, longtime Wyoming, Minnesota resident, age 64, died November 24, 2008.

Gary was born July 21, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Robert Josephy and Helen Elizabeth (Laska) Menne. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Army. Gary was a master plumber by trade and longtime owner of a heating and plumbing business, was a current Wyoming City Councilman, past president of Forest Lake Rotary, served on Chisago Lakes Hospital Board for eight years.

He was preceded in death by parents, Robert & Helen (Laska) Menne.

Survived by wife, Linda; children, Peg Servaty, Tom Houle, Jane Saari, Tim Menne, Rob Menne, Gary Martin Menne, Jim Menne, David Menne; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Bev and LaVonne; brothers, Bob, John, Gene, Dick, Bill, Jim, Frank; numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family and his four legged hunting companions, Kalie, Kibby, Koda.

Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, Nov. 29, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 171 Elm Street, Lino Lakes. Interment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Lino Lakes, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family. You may write a tribute and send condolences to the family at www.mattsonfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Mattson Funeral Home and Cremation Services handled arrangements, 651-464-3556.

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