George "Windy" Gaffney

George Windy Wilford Gaffney was born January 6, 1931 to Alva and Alta (Castle) Gaffney. He was raised in North Redwood where he attended school till the 8th grade before going to Redwood Falls High School. He lettered in track and wrestling, graduating class of 1948. He also met Phyllis during high school. They were married January 9, 1952. He worked in the Cabinet Department at Farm Elevator Co. prior to leaving January 15, 1952 for the Armed services with other Redwood County Draftees. He was honorably discharged from the army February 10, 1960. They moved to Springfield where he worked as a journeyman painter for Miesens Paint Center until he retired in 1996. After a fall at home George was taken to HCMC Hospital in Minneapolis where he passed away late in the evening on December 6, 2019. In his younger years enjoyed fishing and bowling league. He was a member of the American Legion for over 60 years and a member of the honor guard. Also a member of the United Methodist Church of Springfield. After retirement he enjoyed morning coffee with friends. He would drive friends to doctors appointments and visit them at the nursing home when ailing. He was an avid reader and enjoyed the Springfield Library. He liked to keep up with the Springfield high school sports teams. George died on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the age of of 88. George is survived by daughters Barbara Ann Gaffney of Woodbury, Lisa Kay and husband Gary Templin of Oakdale, son Mark John and wife Gloria Gaffney of Anoka; grandchildren Caitlin Marie Wilson and Jarrid Michael and wife Leah Wilson and great grandchild Scarlett Wilson of Woodbury; sister Joyce and husband David Lueck of Renville County and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by wife Phyllis (McCorquodale) Gaffney, brother Burt and wife Chrystine Gaffney, sisters, Shirley and husband Eugene Miles, Myrtle and husband Gordon Davis. Visitation 1 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Friday, December 20, 2019 Sturm Funeral Home 407 N. Jackson Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Visitation 2 10:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday, December 21, 2019 United Methodist Church 205 North Marshall Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Service Information 11:00 am Saturday, December 21, 2019 United Methodist Church 205 North Marshall Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Interment Information Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Address not given Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States 55450