Eugene Sheridan

Eugene Sheridan, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother and quintessential Irish-American, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 13, at the age of 88. Lone Celts in a sea of Scandinavians, Gene grew up in Willmar with his parents John and Alice and brother Jack. He enjoyed fishing, friends and sports and was fondly known as “Shamrock” during his Willmar High School days. He went to St. John's University where he played football under new coach, John Gagliardi, and was also on the track team. He was drafted into the Navy and graduated from the Underwater Swimmers School (UWSS) in Key West, Florida. He traveled the world on Navy ships. Gene returned to Minnesota where Lois, a Faribault farm gal, caught his eye. They married 61 years ago and raised six children. He worked for 28 years at the Metropolitan Airports Commission Police Department, rising to Police Commander. He graduated from Inver Hills College and Metropolitan State University. Gene was a fierce fan of The Clancy Brothers and anything Irish. He enjoyed summers at the lake, traveling, gardening, tinkering with watches, reading and sports.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents John and Alice Sheridan, and grandson Tylor Chermak. He is survived by his loving wife Lois (Parkos); children: Mark, Suzanne (Sean Kennedy), Elizabeth, Timothy (Dana), Daniel, and Shannon (Brad Wolner), 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and his brother Jack. His family will forever hold joy in memories of him. Gene will be celebrated on Thursday August 25, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 13900 Biscayne Avenue, Rosemount. Visitation 10:00, Mass 11:00. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed and recorded, available to watch here: https://vimeo.com/742113331. Interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery with lunch to follow at the church. Memorials can be made to Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul. We are forever grateful for their compassionate care.

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