William A. "Archie" Gamble Jr.

Gamble, William Jr. ‘Archie' Died peacefully at home on Thursday morning, February 28, 2013, surrounded by family and friends. William Archie Gamble, Jr. was born October 6, 1926 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Wm. Archie and Zilphia (Georgie) Gamble. He worked many jobs, was honorably discharged from the Navy after serving from 1944-1946, and retired from Super Valu in 1988 after a 42 year career. His career provided opportunities for he and June to travel the world. Archie married June L. Rosencrans on Sept. 29, 1947. They lived in Bismarck, Minot, Hopkins and finally settling in St. Louis Park, where they raised 5 children, Cheryl, Marla, Dane, Gregg, and Gail. He loved music and played the guitar and piano. He was instigator and planner of neighborhood parties and family picnics. He especially loved watching and hearing his grandchildren perform. Watching his great- grandchildren run and play brought him joy and laughter. He enjoyed fishing trips, playing cards and putzing in his garden. He was a great storyteller and could tell tales of growing up in North Dakota, life in the Navy and life in general, always with humor and good advice. Archie is survived by his wife of 65 years, June, of St. Louis Park; daughters, Cheryl (Roy) Colbert of Paynesville, MN, Marla (future son-in-law, Jim Thielen) Gamble of St. Paul, MN, Gail (Richard) Dix of E. Wenatchee, WA; sons, Dane (Margaret) Gamble of Bozeman, MT, Gregg (Susan) Gamble of Pequot Lakes, MN; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Delaine Gamble and nephews and a niece. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Clarence and Richard. His wish to die at home was able to be granted through the kindness and caretaking of our Visiting Angel, care givers, and hospice care team. Thank you to all. Memorials preferred to Gethsemane Memorial Art Fund or Lutheran Social Services. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Funeral service 11 AM Wednesday with visitation 1 hour prior to service at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 715 Minnetonka Mills Road, Hopkins. Visitation 5-8 PM Tuesday at: www.Washburn-McReavy.com Strobeck Johnson Chapel 1400 Mainstreet, Hopkins 952 938-9020

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William A. "Archie" Gamble Jr.

February 28, 2013

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