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Maple Grove Postmaster Loses Battle with Brain Cancer

Timothy Waterman, who was diagnosed just months ago with brain cancer, died in his St. Michael home Saturday.

Timothy L. Waterman, who served with the United States Postal Service and worked his way up to Post Master for the community of Maple Grove died Saturday after a fight with brain cancer.

Waterman, who lived in St. Michael, was 48. He is survived by his parents, Larry and Judy, wife, Melissa, two sons and other family members.

Funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 29 at Glen Haven Chaple, located at 5125W. Broadway in Crystal. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

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Family and friends rallied for Waterman last spring in Brooklyn Park, shortly after he had brain surgery, and was diagnosed with gioblastoma astrocytoma, Stage IV.

Another benefit for the family is scheduled for Sunday (it was planned prior to Tim's passing). The first ever "Ride for a Reason" benefit bike run and spaghetti dinner will be held at the Liberty Bar and Restaurant in St. Michael, beginning with a registration at 10 a.m. Sunday morning.

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The kick stands up call will be given at 11:30 a.m., the ride will conclude at 4:30 p.m. back at the Liberty/St. Michael American Legion.

After the ride, there will be a spaghetti dinner and silent auction, with all proceeds assisting the family. Raffle items include $100 cash, a new iPad and a new gas grill. 

For more info on the ride, contact the organizers via email: frostschmidt@gmail.com or cmoore50@mchsi.com


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