Craig Dennis Thompson

Thompson, Craig Age 74, of Ramsey, passed away June 6, 2026. Craig Dennis Thompson passed away on June 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, deep family love, and a vibrant spirit that touched everyone he met. Born on September 3, 1951 in St. Paul, Minnesota to John "Jack" and Bernice "Bunny" Thompson, Craig embraced the world with open arms and an insatiable curiosity from the very beginning. Craig lived a remarkably adventurous life. When he was younger, he chased the horizon, hitchhiking across the country at the age of 15, partied with major rock stars like Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raitt in California and embraced all things peace, love, and rock n' roll with hair down to his waist, bell bottom pants, and a story about a magic school bus. His love for nature and the outdoors began during treasured camping trips with his family each summer, which led to a calling from the mountains, which his daughter inherited. He excitedly served on the ski patrol, hike rugged mountain trails, and even chased mountain goats up the peaks of the Tetons. This connection to the earth guided one of his professional paths as a landscape architect creating a peaceful and scenic backyard with two water features, making it a calming space for his family. A man of diverse passions, he possessed an eclectic love for music, listening to all kinds and genres, cranking up Prince, Bob Dylan, and Willie Nelson on Sunday mornings "his church time". He remained exceptionally close with his childhood best friends throughout his life, spending decades sharing laughter over spirited AND competitive games of pool and croquet. As a sports fan, he passionately cheered on his hometown teams, including the Timberwolves, Vikings, Twins, Lynx, Aurora, and Wild, and in his younger years, he coached his nephew's soccer team and daughter's volleyball team. Above all those adventures, Craig's greatest feat was marrying the love of his life, Pattie. Together they built a beautiful life chasing dreams of travel, fun and family. Their dreams expanded when their beloved daughter, Starrsha, was born. The last decade of Craig's life brought a profound and overjoyous love into his world through his role as a grandfather. His grandchildren, Sophia and Elliot, were the absolute lights of his life, bringing him immeasurable pride, fun, and happiness. Craig is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Bunny, and his brother, Arthur. He will be greatly missed by his devoted wife, Pattie of nearly 47 years; his daughter, Starrsha (Bradley) Wolff; his cherished grandchildren, Elliot and Sophia Wolff; his brother, Jeff (Shirlee) Thompson; and his sister, Cheryl (Darell) Kish. He also leaves behind a large, loving network of many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews, his lifelong childhood best friends, and a multitude of extended relatives and close friends who will forever carry his memory in their hearts. A celebration of Craig's life will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids, Minnesota on June 15, 2026. Visitation 10:00, funeral 11:00, luncheon to follow at the church with another celebration to follow at his niece's house in Coon Rapids; all are welcome.

Craig Dennis Thompson

September 3, 1951 - June 6, 2026

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