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In Memory of Guy Piras, Former MINNCOR CEO
Lawrence Richard "Guy" Piras passed away peacefully, surrounded in love by his family, on April 19, 2023 at the age of 70.
Guy was a beloved husband, father, brother, son, and friend to all those who were fortunate enough to have him in their lives. Guy was the first-born child of Lawrence and Lois Piras, and followed by his siblings Brad, Jaye, Kip, and Kassy. Guy met his wife, Julie, in 1978 in the most romantic setting possible - a bar his family frequented. Guy and Julie married in 1981 and welcomed their son, Bryan, in 1982. Guy made his career working for the Minnesota Department of Corrections, starting in 1983 in the industry program at Oak Park Heights Correctional Facility and eventually rising to the position of CEO of MINNCOR Industries. During his time at MINNCOR, Guy steered the organization to profitability, and funded and operated two nationally recognized inmate transition programs, a project for which he had great passion.
After retiring from MINNCOR at the end of 2015, Guy focused his time on his beloved (and lovely) wife and stayed active by playing an absurd amount of pickleball. After 16 years of threatening to move to the same state as their son, Guy and Julie made good on the threat and moved to Memphis, TN, to be close to Bryan, his wife Amy, and their newly-born daughter Phoebe, in early 2022.
Though Guy's untimely passing will leave an enormous hole in the lives of those who loved him, they take solace from the fact that he was surrounded by his wife, son, daughter-in-law, and four siblings at the time of his death, and that he did not suffer. Throughout his life, Guy projected a positive attitude and a calm demeanor from which he seldom wavered. The people who spent time with him were better because of his influence. Guy will be forever missed, but his impact on our lives will be forever cherished.
This obituary is from this Star Tribune article.
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David Reishus Service Information
David S. Reishus passed away on April 7, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Dates and times for the visitation and service are below. He retired from the DOC in 2019 after almost 39 years of service to the State of Minnesota and the DOC.
VISITATION
Tuesday April 18, 2023 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center (Stillwater) 2800 Curve Crest Blvd Stillwater, MN 55082
FUNERAL SERVICE
Tuesday April 18, 2023 4:00 PM Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center (Stillwater) 2800 Curve Crest Blvd Stillwater, MN 55082
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In Memory of St. Cloud Sgt. Todd Case
By Andrea Turner:
On November 28, 2022, Corrections staff gathered in remembrance of Sergeant Todd Case, who passed away unexpectedly at home on November 18, 2022.
Todd spent 14 years working for Minnesota Correctional Facility St. Cloud, achieving the rank of Sergeant. During his time with the Department of Corrections he worked in many areas including Living Units, Segregation, and Food Service. Todd had recently accepted a Work Out of Class (WOOC) position with the Office of Special Investigations (OSI) as an Investigator-Corrections Intelligence. Todd’s drive and dedication to his work in the department was unmatched and he was a true example of a steadfast state employee.
Todd is remembered by staff for his bright smile, positive attitude, and fierce loyalty. He was frequently found talking to new staff, providing them with a welcoming smile, and the advice from his many years of experience. Todd is truly missed by his OSI family, MCF-St. Cloud staff, and the Minnesota Department of Corrections as a whole.
Sgt. Todd Case
