Edwin Charles McNally, 86
Published 9:00 am Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Edwin Charles McNally, 86 of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at his home.
Edwin was born in 1931 to Leo and Willo McNally in Austin, Minnesota, where he also grew up and attended Queen of Angels Catholic School. In 1958, Edwin built his home in Grand Rapids and, on Jan. 31, 1970, was united in marriage to Maureen Anderson.
Edwin truly loved his family and spending time with them. He also enjoyed flying his two airplanes.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Maureen; son, Paul H. McNally; two sisters, Mary Friend and Catherine Coleman; three brothers, Frank, Michael and Fay; and grandson, Austin Bickford.
Edwin is survived by three daughters, Erin McNally, Michelle (Tony) Bickford, and Kristin (Jason) Lane; one son, Timothy (Heather) McNally; two sisters, Pauline Hamalton and Rebecca McNally; one brother, Dave McNally; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous extended family members.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grand Rapids with Father Jerry Weiss officiating. Visitation will be for one hour before the service on Thursday at the church. Burial with full military honors will be in Harris Cemetery in Harris Township, Minnesota. Arrangements are with Rowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Grand Rapids. To send condolences visit www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.