George Karnas

George James Karnas, age 86, of Bloomington, formerly of Richfield. Survived by Lois, his loving wife of 65 years; children, Kate (Bob) Garwood, Jim Karnas, Mike (Joan) Karnas and Darcy (Mike) Shannon; grandchildren, Matt (Sarah), Jim (special friend, Sara), and Luke (Sami) Karnas; Chris, Aaron and Andrew Karnas; Emily (Mike) Hojjat; Patrick (fiancee Rose) Shannon and Danielle Shannon; great-grandchildren, Kaelyn Shannon, Leo and Eddie Karnas; sister, Marguerite "Babe" Olson; nieces and nephews. George was devoted most to his wife Lois and his family. His greatest joy was spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren around the holidays or a visit. He was also dedicated to his community, and to youth in Richfield. He retired as Senior Vice President of Inflight Service from Republic Airlines and was Past President of the International Food Service Association. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served as Commander of the Minneapolis-Richfield American Legion Post 435. He served as Chairman of the Richfield School Board; was Past President of the Richfield Chamber of Commerce, and a former member of the Richfield Optimist Club. His love of baseball began when his sons were old enough to sign up for Little League, and it never stopped. He was coach for Richfield Little League Baseball, Babe Ruth and American Legion Baseball teams; served as Director 5 Legion Baseball Director and as State Director of American Legion Baseball. He was a Larry Farrington Award recipient and a member of St. Richard's Catholic Church for 57 years.