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John W Campbell

April 7, 1925 — September 18, 2015

John W Campbell

Originally, from Washington D.C., Bill began his Air Force career in WWII before graduating high school. His life as an aerial engineer brought him to the St. Cloud USO where he met the love of his life, Pat. Bill & Pat were married for 69 years. They shared careers in teaching and after a few years in Staples, MN and Washington D.C., found their home at Wayzata schools. After 35 years as a high school math teacher, Bill golfed his way through a glorious retirement at Voyager Village in Danbury, Wisconsin. Rich in integrity and generosity, Bill educated and inspired his students, his community, his family and his friends. He left a beautiful legacy of faith, love, family and kindness. His gifts of encouragement and love will live with us forever. GO BLUE! Preceded in death by son, Rich Campbell. Survived by wife, Pat; daughter, Margie Campbell Charlebois (Jim); daughter-in-law, Dee Dee Campbell Zappa (Steve); grandchildren, Tanya Campbell, Terra Zdenek, Jason Campbell and Jessica Campbell (Jason), Lisa Bottolene (Scott) and JP Charlebois (Audra); great-grandchildren, Austin, Kacy Morgan, Chole, Logan, Ben, Ava, Rae, Vinnie, Florie, Ruby, Rosie, Silas and Simeon. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to: Lakeside Community Lutheran Church 28626 County Road H Webster, WI Rescue a Golden of MN (RAGOM) Suite 120 5800 Baker Road Minnetonka, MN 55345 or The choice of the donor.

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SERVICES Visitation

Tuesday, September 22, 2015 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Gearty-Delmore Chapel of Plymouth 15800 37th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55446

Funeral

Wednesday, September 23, 2015 02:00 PM

Plymouth Covenant Church 4300 Vicksburg Lane North Plymouth, MN 55446

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