Thursday, June 28, 2012

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Allen LeRoy Sanner
October 22, 1929 - June 23, 2012

Sanner, Allen LeRoy age 82, of Minnetonka, died Sunday, June 24, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Clara; sister, Doris; brothers, Clayton, Lowell and Royce; and daughter-in-law, Martha DePecol Sanner. Survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Dolores; son, Steven Sanner and Deanna Perry of Wayzata, son, Mark Sanner and fiancee Karen Ward of Groton, CT; daughter, Denise and Allan Safranek of Annandale; grandson, Tyler Safranek of Minneapolis; sisters, Eunice Yakes, Muriel (Dennis) Keil, and Carol Turner; brothers, Floyd (Peggy) and Glenn (Harriet); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Allen attended Dunwoody Institute, joined the Army in 1948 and was stationed in Petaluma, CA with the Army Security Agency. Allen had a long and distinguished career with Professional Instruments Co., St. Louis Park, where he became VP and General Manager. Allen was a longtime member of Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, including two terms as president of the congregation. His faith was a significant part of his life and his trust in God never wavered. Visitation Friday, June 29 from 4 - 7 pm at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, 600 County Road 73, Minnetonka. Memorial service Saturday, June 30, 11 am at the church, with visitation at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, The Gathering (Alzheimer's support group at Oak Knoll) or Fairview Home Care and Hospice.