Vesely, Edward U. Age 81 of Brooklyn Park passed away Aug. 2. Preceded in death by his parents Rudolph and Eleanor; his stepmother Adeline; sev eral brothers and sisters. Survived by his wife of 53 years Carol. Children Cheryl (Scott) Gale; Laurie (Jeff) Noren, Pam (Steve) Gotz and Ric (Ruby); 7 grandchildren, David, Jonathan, Matthew, Arick, Amanda, Ben and Jessica; 10 siblings, Rudy, George, Rita, Carol, Jerome, Dennis, Margie, Larry, Rose and Elroy. Edward served in the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman during the Korean conflict and was honorably discharged. He was an avid Twin's fan and loving husband, father and grandfather. He worked over 40 years for the W.H. Brady Co. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015 at 12 noon with visitation starting at 10:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 835 2nd Ave. N.W., New Brighton, MN. Burial Friday, Aug. 7 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Meet at 11:45 Assembly Area #4. Seman Coon Rapids Chapel 763-767-1000