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Gregory Joseph Tufts, 45, of Hackensack passed away February 14, 2012. He was an exceptional brother, uncle and friend whose sense of humor, love of nature and animals, and genuine kindness will always be remembered - and greatly missed.

Greg is survived by his two sisters: Michelle Tufts-Dickhaus of Golden Valley and Lisa Tufts Frederick of Detroit Lakes; and nieces and nephews: Ashley & Justin Tabaka; and Spencer & Jess Dickhaus.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois, in 2001; and his father, Glen, in 2005.

There will be a memorial celebration of his life at his house in Hackensack on March 17 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The family requests that memorials be made to the Kitchigami Regional Library Bookmobile, PO Box 84, Pine River, MN 56474.[[In-content Ad]]

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