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Earl A. Wolford Jr., age 72, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2020.

Preceded in death by wife, Cecilia (nee Anderson); parents, Earl Sr. and Teresa (nee Bell); sister, Terri Tysk; and brother, Laurence. Survived by sons, Earl (Denise), James, and Nick (Christina); grandchildren, Cathy, Connor, Keira, and Chelsea Husted-Fritts; sister, Marie (Dan) Fletcher; and brother, Tim.

Earl was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp and a Saint Paul police officer. He was a member of the Mason’s in Ancient Landmark No. 5.

Visitation 10-11:30 AM, Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN, 55016 with Memorial Service beginning at 11:30 AM. Interment will follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.

To protect the health and safety of all, services are currently being limited as required by state and local authorities and the CDC. Expressions of sympathy during this time can be left on the condolences page available on the obituary portion on our website. We also encourage you to view the video tribute once it becomes available or complete the HeartStrings online sympathy page with the link above. Check the funeral home website for the latest COVID-19 update or changes to the service schedule.