Stroshane, Earl Wayne “Barney” 4/11/45-9/29/15, age 70 of Richfield died after a brief battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by parents Earl (Bud) and Betty and brother Michael Allen Stroshane. Survived by wife of 43 years, Patricia Mae Atkinson; daughter AnnMarie (John) O’Neill; son Brian Andrew Stroshane; Golden grandson and light of his life, Andrew John O’Neill; sisters Rita Ogren, Janice (Paul) Elvin and Linda (Don) Juran; nieces and nephews. Earl was a 1963 graduate of Central High School in Mpls. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a devoted and loyal employee of the City of Mpls for 46 1/2 years. He served on the Mpls. Police Department for 30 1/2 years, retiring as a Sgt. He worked another 16 years, until his death, as a civilian employee in the Public Works Department. Per Earl’s wishes, private interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Mpls. Memorials preferred to the Mpls Police Honor Guard. cremationsocietyofmn.com
Published on October 4, 2015
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