Uncle Urban was truly loved and will be missed. My fondest memories were fishing with Urban and Ambrose and sometimes my dad, Stephen. His hunting cabin and land was an oasis of itself and embodied what Urban was… a generous, outgoing, outdoors enthusiast. Thank you for the memories… say hello to my parents for me!
Michael Gaida
Urban Gaida
May 22, 1919 – July 2, 2009
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Urban Gaida, age 90, of Sartell will be at 11 am on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell, MN. Urban died on July 2, 2009 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in St. Cloud. The Rev. Lauren Germann will officiate. Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls with full military honors.
Friends may call between 4-8 pm on Monday, July 6th and after 10 am on Tuesday, July 7th at the Gathering Space at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell. VFW Post 428 will meet at 6:30 pm on Monday at St. Francis Xavier Gathering Space in Sartell followed by St. Francis Xavier parish prayers at 7 pm. Arrangements by the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN.
Urban was born on May 22, 1919 in Holdingford, MN to Stephen and Katherine (Novitski) Gaida. He served in the US Army during WW II. He married Fran Kaneski on April 23, 1944 in Chicago, IL. He started Gaida’s Sausage House in St. Cloud, MN in 1952 which he owned and operated until 1969. Later he was a salesman for Milwaukee Seasoning Laboratories where he also served as a international consultant to the meat and poultry industry. He semi-retired in 1989.
Urban will be remembered as a man of many talents. His innovative spirit can be seen in his roles as a meat entrepreneur, pilot, author, and sportsman. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Fran, children: Stephen of Edina, Patricia Gaida of St. Cloud, Mark of Foley, and Mariane (Andi) Hoehn of Becker; grandchildren: Victoria Johannes, Joely Wertz, Eric Johannes, Bryce Gaida, Allysa Hoehn and Jayde Hoehn all of Minnesota; great grandchildren: Lukas, Cecelia, Raelyn and Matthew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Kathleen Ann, and 11 brothers and sisters.
Memorials are preferred.
The family would like to thank all the nurses and staff of Building 50 Floor 1 at the VA Medical Center for their wonderful and loving care over the past two years.
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Dear Fran and Family ~ I am so sorry that I couldn’t be at the funeral. I will always love Urban. He was a wonderful father to me and a wonderful grandfather to Bryce. I send all of you my love and prayers. Sandy
We are sorry we are not able to attend the service, but wanted to send another greeting to your family. Morrie was remembering the fishing trip that Urban had taken him with to Canada and said how he is so grateful for that and it is a great memory for him. Our son Ken also had accompanied Urban on another trip. We all send our love and prayers during this difficult time.
We want to express our sympathies to the family. We have appreciated the friendship of Urban and his wife and some of the family over the past several years.
To the Gaida Family, May each of you find comfort in knowing that God is “near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” (Psalm 34;18) He has promised to soon “swallow up death forever…and wipe the tears from all faces.” (Isaiah 25;8) Take care,
To Aunt Frannie, Stephen, Pat, Mark and Mariane,
I am so sorry for your loss. I always remember Uncle Urban as a caring and laughing uncle. He was very special to my mom, Gertie and perhaps that’s why he was special to me. I hope you find comfort as time goes on. You are in my prayers. Take care, Midge
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Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Urban Gaida, age 90, of Sartell will be at 11 am on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell, MN. Urban died on July 2, 2009 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in St. Cloud. The Rev. Lauren Germann will officiate. Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls with full military honors.
Friends may call between 4-8 pm on Monday, July 6th and after 10 am on Tuesday, July 7th at the Gathering Space at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell. VFW Post 428 will meet at 6:30 pm on Monday at St. Francis Xavier Gathering Space in Sartell followed by St. Francis Xavier parish prayers at 7 pm. Arrangements by the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN.