Lamont J. 'Monty' Meuwissen

Meuwissen, Lamont J. "Monty" Age 89, of Sun Lakes, AZ, formerly of Edina, MN, passed away on March 20th, 2017. Preceded in death by wife of 57 years, Rosemary; parents Paul and Mae Meuwissen; sisters Shirley Kohls and Suzanne Wathen; Brothers Ken, Robert and Thom Meuwissen. Monty was born May 1st, 1927 in Chaska, MN. He graduated from Guardian Angels Catholic School and served in the Merchant Marines during WWII. He married Rosemary on August 23rd, 1947, and moved to Juneau, Alaska with his sister, Shirley. A year later, returning to the Twin Cities, Monty started his career in the trucking industry at General Trucks as a parts picker. He worked his way up through the ranks to be the general sales manager of McGee GMC Trucks. He then co-founded and became president of Allstate Peterbilt Truck group in 1971, which quickly became the top Peterbilt dealership in the nation. He retired in 1985, spending summers at his lake home on Mille Lacs and wintering in Sun Lakes, Arizona. An avid golfer, he was a member of the Minnetonka, Cottonwood, and Palo Verde Country Clubs. He recorded nine holes-in-one in his lifetime and consistently shot his age or better in the last twelve years. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren, offering advice, telling stories and playing cards. Lamont is survived by daughter Sharon (Ken) Moen; sons Glenn (Dawn) Meuwissen, John (Sue Stewart) Meuwissen, and David (Pamela) Meuwissen; Grandchildren Shane Meuwissen, Jeff (Katie) Moen, Tiffany (Travis) Warford, Julie (Keith) Melland, Cassandra (James) Papin, Jason (Laura) Meuwissen, Kristen (Eric) Parsons, Lindsey Meuwissen, Matthew Meuwissen; 10 Great Grandchildren; Sister Mary Jane (Mike) Mohlin; and loving friend Suzie Judge. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, March 31 at 10:30 AM at the Church of St. Patrick, 6820 St. Patricks Lane, Edina, MN, with visitation one hour prior to the Mass. Visitation Thursday evening, Mar 30 from 48 PM at: Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100