- Deceased's name: Gordon G. Plorin
- Age: 91
- Hometown: West St. Paul, MN
- Survived by: Wife, Marilyn; children Sharon (Bruce) Swenson, Gordon Jr. (Kim), Mark (Sue), Paula (Paul) Larsen, and Linda (Kevin) Ledman; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-granddaughters
Gordon G. Plorin, 91, of West St. Paul, a World War veteran. Preceded by parents Gust and Amanda; and sister Valerie. Survived by wife Marilyn; children Sharon (Bruce) Swenson, Gordon Jr. (Kim), Mark (Sue), Paula (Paul) Larsen, and Linda (Kevin) Ledman; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-granddaughters. Funeral service 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 1575 Charlton, West St. Paul. Visitation 1-½ hours prior to service at church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to St. Stephen's Lutheran Church.