George Whipple, Jr., age 58, of Cass Lake, began his journey to the spirit world on August 31, 2017.  He was born to George and Dorene Whipple on August 16, 1959 in Cass Lake, MN.

Juno spent his early years traveling to Chicago and going to concerts.  He attended school in Chicago for Iron working.  When he moved back to Cass Lake he became an assistant teacher at the Leech Lake Garage.  Juno enjoyed crafting, spending time with his kids, and being in the outdoors with his friends.  Most of his time was spent being around his uncle Duane.  He will be missed by all who knew him.

The family that Juno joins again are his parents; George and Dorene, daughter; Heather Casey, brothers; Douglas Whipple and Lowell Fisher, one uncle; Jimmy Whipple. 

Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory are his sons; Samuel Casey, Simon Whipple, George Whipple III, daughters; Stevie Casey and Sammi Jo Casey, brothers; Robert Fisher and Louis Fisher, sister; Emily Munyer, one grandson Maxwell Tanner, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A wake for Juno will begin at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 6, 2017 and will continue until the 10:00 a.m. service on Friday, September 8, all held at the Veteran’s Memorial Building in Cass Lake.  Steve Jackson will be his Spiritual Advisor. Pallbearers for Juno will be Fishy Fisher, Samuel Casey, Toni Novak, Jayme Finn, Moddy Rodrigues and Mark Munyer.  Honorary pallbearers will be Duane Beaudreau, Tony Budrea, Harry Budreau, Beaker Budrea, Bob Whipple and Patrick Tibbets.  Interment will be held in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Cass Lake following the service.

Juno’s care has been entrusted to the Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker, MN.  Online condolences for the family may be given at www.northernpeace.com