Stanley "Babe" Venne

Of Crystal, formerly of Hibbing.  The 9th son born to Emma and Delor Venne on June 20, 1938 died of Lewy body disease on May 10, 2016.  Stan graduated from Mountain Iron High School in 1958 where he was very active in sports.  He coached Hibbing Youth Hockey for 35 years.  Stan retired from National Steel Plant after 35 years.  He was a 4 year Army veteran, a longtime member of Elks Club #1022, and a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus #1649.

Survived by wife of 54 years, Mary Kay (Rodgers); children, Bill (Douglas Kline), Stan Jr (Nancy Ohman), Lisa, Cara, and Patty Venne; grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan, Carter, Caitlyn, Zane and Josie; former son-in-law John Zbacnik; brothers, Cliff of  Boise, Idaho, Corky (Carol) of Houston, Texas, Edmund (Kathy) of Savage, Minnesota, and Bernard of De Witt, Missouri; sisters-in-law Barbara (Mark) Plys of Hibbing, Minnesota, Pat (Jerry) Vicari of St. Cloud, Minnesota, and brother-in-law Bill (Barbara) Rodgers of Apache Junction, Arizona; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Susan Venne; brothers, Didace, Clayton, Arthur and Elmer.

Private interment at a later date.

Memorials preferred to St. Joseph Parish Center to support KidPack.

Visitation after 10:00 am at church.

Monday, June 6, 2016 12:00 PM

St. Joseph's Parish Center 8701 36th Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427

Visitation after 10:00 am at church.