Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 11:00 AM
William J. McGlone, Jr. of Edina passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025 at the age of 92. Born and raised in south Minneapolis to parents William and Marie,
Bill graduated from Washburn High School and then went on to the University of Minnesota where he joined the Kappa Sigma fraternity. After graduation he worked at Campbell Mithun where he met the love of his life, Carol Ruedy who soon became his wife. He spent the majority of his working life at 3M, which allowed him to travel the world and spend significant time with colleagues working at the AT&T Pebble Beach Golf Tournament, providing him with countless cherished memories. Bill understood the value of meaningful friendships and found them wherever he went. He was regularly in touch with people from his schools, his jobs and his church, Our Lady of Grace, where he attended daily mass.
Even after retirement while walking the Galleria and having his daily Starbucks, he made loyal new friends who stuck by his side for the rest of his life. He loved the sunshine and wintering in Arizona. He loved working in his impeccable yard. But above all, he loved spending time with his family. His sincere warmth and generous spirit will be deeply missed but serves as a lesson to those who knew him.
Bill is survived by his daughters, Mary (Mark) Wooldridge and Sally (Steve) Schmitz, grandchildren, Tommy & Matt Wooldridge, Danny (Elise) Schmitz & Abbey (Luke) Sahly, great-grandchildren, June Schmitz & Shepherd Sahly; sister, Kay Hullett; brother, Patrick McGlone; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carol.
The family extends a special thanks to the staff at English Rose and Grace Hospice for the loving care they showed to Bill. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Cathedral of the Pines Camp.
Visitation will be at 10:00 AM prior to the celebration of life service. Private interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery,
