Ardell Jerome Cayler

Ardell "Art" Jerome Cayler, of Burnsville, Minnesota left us peacefully on November 5th, 2024. He was 81 years old. Art began his life August 5th, 1943 in Fertile, Minnesota, and spent his life growing up around the Midwest. Following his high school graduation from Crookston High School, Art joined the Navy and honorably served his country for three years. While in the Navy, Art traveled the world and was able to visit Hong Kong and the Philippines. Following his military service, Art returned home and attended Acker's Business College in Grand Forks. While attending school, he met his soon to be wife Marion Magnuson, through mutual friends. Art and Marion married in Minneapolis. He began a job at First National Bank and worked there for 13 years. Following his time in banking, he changed courses and went to Dakota County Technical College, where he learned the trade of printing. He spent the majority of his career at Instant Web, where he worked for 24 years as a printer. Eventually, Art worked for the Transportation Safety Administration, and retired at the age of 65. Art enjoyed many things in life. Among his favorites were his family. His dogs also had a special place in his heart. One of Art's favorite places was up north with his brothers and cousins in the Fargo/Grand Forks area. He loved spending time helping out on their farms and chatting with family and neighbors. Art enjoyed sailing on Prior Lake and Lake Mille Lacs in his 23' sailboat named "Trust Me". He loved to set his mind to projects and try new hobbies in his retirement, such as growing grapes and cultivating wine in the frigid terrain of North Dakota. Art is preceded in death by his wife Marion; son Michael; grandson Max (Anderson); parents Allen and Marian Cayler (Rude); brother James; and his beloved dogs, Billy, Brandy, and Kiwi. Art is survived by his children Sheryl (Keeley), Lisa (Anderson), and Steve; grandchildren Jack, Joe, Matthew (Keeley), Alex and Kylee (Anderson); brothers Milton, Roger, and Wayne; sister Donna (Wagner); sisters and brothers in law; cousins; nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Washburn McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel, 7625 Mitchell Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Reception begins at 10:00am, with Service at 11:00. Lunch will be served following the service at Round Lake Park Building, 16691 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie. Interment at Hillside Cemetery prior (family).

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Ardell Jerome Cayler

August 5, 1943 - November 5, 2024

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Ardell Jerome Cayler

August 5, 1943 - November 5, 2024

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