June 30, 1944 - March 31, 2019
Gary V. Fadell, age 74, of Richfield, graduated from DeLaSalle H.S. and St. Thomas College. Entered the U.S. Army as a private and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Vietnam service with the 46th Engineer Battalion, 20th Engineer Brigade. Was in the hardware business in Edina for many years. Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Ruth Fadell and brother, Don Fadell. Survived by siblings, John E. “Jeff” Fadell of Austin, TX, Fran Serpe (Jack) of Berwyn, IL, Florence Fadell of Edina, Phyllis Sawyer (Steve) of White Bear Lake, and George Fadell of Richfield, along with many beloved nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, April 25, 2019
10:30 AM
St. Peter's Catholic Church
6730 Nicollet Ave. S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Visitation
Thursday, April 25, 2019
9:30 -10:30 AM
St. Peter's Catholic Church
6730 Nicollet Ave. S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Interment
Friday, April 26, 2019
10:15 AM
Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Ave. S.
Minnepolis, MN 55450
Gary was my manager and friend throughout my high school and college years while I worked at Fred’s hardware store. He was a role model and helped me earn a Naval ROTC scholarship that allowed me to go to college and then a career in the Navy. God Bless you, Gary and thank you one last time.