Archie Eugene Workman

Archie Workman of Ham Lake, MN passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2024. He is survived by spouse, Sue, of 56 years of marriage and their four children, Sean (Debbie) Workman, Big Lake; Corey (Jill) Workman, Plymouth; Jason (Angie) Workman, Zimmerman; and Heather (Tom) Schultz, Ham Lake. He is also survived by grandchildren, Derreck Kempf, Alyssa (Josh) Regorrah, Brittany Schultz, Aiden Schultz, Jacob Schultz, Olivia, Charlotte and Sawyer Workman. Archie was born in what he always referred to as "the holler" of Seth, West Virginia to Katherine and Preston Workman. Coming from a family with four siblings, he learned at a young age that patience and sharing were important, and he carried this through his entire life. At the age of six, Archie moved with his family to Elyria, OH where he graduated from high school. While Archie loved to bowl, his passion was baseball. He had the opportunity to join the minor leagues as a catcher but instead he decided to join the Air Force where his love of flying soared. During one of several duty assignments in the Air Force, he was stationed at the Bomarc anti-craft missile site in Duluth, MN where he specialized in Electrical Power Distribution. He also met Sue at the tri-state fair during his stay in Duluth. He then went on to Kansas City for further training before heading to Phu Cat Air Force Base in Southern Vietnam, assigned to the Red Horse Squadron. His assignment was to keep the power on at the base while it was being constructed. He was extremely proud to serve his country and cherished the friendships he made. Archie enjoyed attending the Red Horse Reunions and was looking forward to the upcoming event. His knowledge of power distribution brought him to his career at Onan Company (now known as Cummins Power Generation) in Fridley, MN where he spent the next 42 years until he retired. After his honorable discharge, he married Sue in 1968. Archie spent his parental years busy between baseball (even coaching), band, softball and chauffeuring the 4 kids and "adopted" kids to various events throughout the years. He spent much time teaching his sons about cars and working on engines. Which only became a problem when the motor was missing from the lawnmower and leaving no way to mow the lawn. In early 2011, Archie retired to "hold babies" as he welcomed two more grandchildren. Allowing more time to spend with the older ones and more grandbabies to come. He was often found saying, "I love snuggling my grandkids" with a huge smile on his face. Any chance he had, he spent time fishing, attending sporting events or supporting his grandchildren. Archie's remembrance will be held on September 20th, 2024 at the Coon Rapids VFW Post 9625 located at 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 from 3-5pm. In Lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project or plant a tree in his honor.

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Archie Eugene Workman

October 2, 1946 - September 6, 2024

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Archie Eugene Workman

October 2, 1946 - September 6, 2024

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