Mr. Paul W. Ervasti, age 54, of Maple Grove died Friday, January 23, 2004 at North Memorial Medical Center, Robbinsdale.

Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2004 at St. John`s Lutheran Church, Annandale with Rev. David Doppenberg officiating. Inurnment will follow in Our Saviour`s Lutheran Cemetery, French Lake. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.

Paul Wesley Ervasti was born March 23, 1949 in Minneapolis to Wesley K. and Irene E. (Nicka) Ervasti. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1970-1973. He married Gail S. Snabb September 4, 1976 in Annandale and she preceded him in death June 1, 2002. He was a draftsman for Marcom, Inc. Minneapolis and has lived in Maple Grove the past 27 years.

Paul is survived by a daughter and son, Emily and Eric both of Maple Grove; mother, Irene E. Ervasti of Annandale; sisters, Sue Ervasti of Long Lake, Debbie (Larry) Graunke of Rockford, Ann (Murray) Muff of St. Cloud; many nieces; nephews; and great nieces; and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; wife; and sister, Mary Black.

Music for the memorial service provided by friends from Word of Peace Lutheran Church, Rogers.

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