Hedlund, Garey W. age 78 of Richfield. Preceded in death by parents, Lloyd and Irene Hedlund and special canine, Annie. Survived by loving wife of 51 years, Nancy; children, Wanda (Tim) Klaers, Jason Hedlund, Molly (Larry) Leskovec; grandchildren, Alex, Allison and Kayla; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, David (Paula) and Cabot (Kris); sister, Susan (Don). A visitation celebrating Garey will be held on Saturday, November 5th from 11am-12:30pm at Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave. S. Richfield. Luncheon to rollow at the VFW#5555, 6715 Lakeshore Dr. Private interment at Ft. Snelling. Memorials may be directed to the family or to the donor's favorite animal rescue. "He loved life and vacationing near the ocean with family. Always spoke with no filter; and yes, that got him into some trouble, but that's why we loved him." Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 www.morrisnilsen.com