​George William Daeffler II

Age 97, of Brooklyn Center, passed away on November 25, 2023.

George was born in Red Wing, Minnesota to George William Daeffler I & Helen Pauline Daeffler (nee Reuter). After graduating from school, George joined the Navy where he served during World War II for two years before being honorably discharged. He started his career at Witts Market in downtown Minneapolis, later going on to open and operate Sunflower Produce, and finally retiring from the Red Owl grocery store. George married his wife, June, on November 28, 1953. He was actively involved with the Boy Scouts, Post #28 where he led trips and taught about the importance of Minnesota conservation. George enjoyed bowling, casinos, horse racing, as well as cheering for the Vikings and the Twins which he lovingly referred to as the “Twinkies”. Friends and family will remember his house for always having teeny bottles of Coca Cola and a drawer full of candy. His children fondly remember Sunday nights for Totino’s pizza and Disney movies. Later in life, George was blessed with many grandchildren whom he loved to spend time with. They will cherish memories of their trips to Perkins and Target runs with their Papa. George leaves behind many who will carry on his memory and dearly miss him.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, June Marie Daeffler (nee Peery); and parents, George I & Helen Daeffler (nee Reuter).

George is survived by his children, Cheri (Tom Rippey) Daeffler, Jim (Patti Israelson) Daeffler, and Jody (Joe Gaudette) Daeffler; grandchildren, Bryan (Kyla) Rippey, Matt (Zhang Yi) Rippey, Jason Daeffler, Jessica Daeffler, Michael Byrnes, Catie (Eric) Bolton; great grandchildren, Lyle Nelson, Cordelia Rippey, Amelia Bolton, Ava Bolton, Blake George Bolton, and Amber Gaudette; sister-in-law, DeLores Swenson of Inver Grove Heights, MN; brother-in-law, Bill Peery of Houston, TX; as well as many other close family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel, 1 Tower Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55450. The graveside service will be held at 12:45PM at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55450. Please plan to line up and gather in Assembly Area 6 at 12:30PM. Following the interment, family invites guests to gather for food and fellowship at 1:30PM at The Oaks on Pleasant, 6600 Pleasant Ave, Richfield, MN 55423.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George’s honor to Every Third Saturday (ETS), a local organization dedicated to supporting, connecting, and empowering veterans as they navigate life after service, 5402 43^rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55417.