John E. "Gene" Irwin

John E. "Gene" Irwin

John Irwin Obituary

Published by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels on Dec. 11, 2008.
Irwin, John E. "Gene" age 92, lifelong resident of NE Mpls, passed away December 9, 2008. Survived by loving family, wife, Daisy; children, Thomas Irwin (Eileen), Jeanne Becker (Jim); grandchildren, Betsy Guilfoyle, David Fagerlee, Sarah Fagerlee, Susie Ilstrup and John R. Irwin; six great-grandchildren. Retired from Burlington Northern after 37 years. Interment Sunset Cemetery. Funeral service Friday, 1 PM with visitation 1 hour before at: Washburn-McReavy Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828 2901 Johnson St. N.E.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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