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    Herbert James Royce

    August 31, 1931 - January 25, 2022

    Royce, Herbert James was born on August 31, 1931, in Amityville, New York, to Helen Marie Royce and Herbert Wicks Royce. His mother was widowed when Herb was 5 and he survived the great depression as a child and eventually bought his childhood home for his mother years later. He married his high school sweetheart, Cyrilla Brown in 1955 after serving in the Army during the Korean war. He went on to build a distinguished career as one of the most successful Financial Analysts at IDS/American Express. His strong Catholic faith led him to volunteer in many capacities, including as a Eucharistic Minister for Saint Patrick's Church of Edina. Herb loved his family, a good joke, fast cars and a good cigar. Herbert is survived by his loving wife Cyrilla; five children; Kevin, Cathleen, Steve (Linda), Joseph and Terrence (Angel), grandchildren; Brandon, Aissatou, Lauren, Luke, Whitney and Elizabeth, great grandchildren; Brooklynn, Naima, Zuri and Caleb and Maria. Visitation 5-7pm Thursday February 3rd at Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, 5000 West 50th St., Edina. Mass of Christian Burial 11am Friday February 4th with visitation beginning at 10am at The Church of St. Patrick (chapel), Valley View at Gleason Road, Edina. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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    Royce, Herbert James was born on August 31, 1931, in Amityville, New York, to Helen Marie Royce and Herbert Wicks Royce. His mother was widowed when Herb was 5 and he survived the great depression as a child and eventually bought his childhood... View Obituary & Service Information

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