George A. Lair

George Allen Butch Lair age 69 of Rochester passed away June 8, 2012 at his lake home in Miltona, MN.Born December 4, 1942 in Rochester to Curtis W. & Blanche (O'Reilly) Lair.On January 26, 2008 he married Marie Ernie Randall and she survives.Mr. Lair was a Certified Pedorthist and owned and operated Lairs Shoes from 1970 to 1987.After selling the business in 1987, he and his family moved to Solon, Ohio.There, he workedfor the Cleveland Clinic Foundation helping to start their Foot and Ankle Clinic.After his retirement, he returned to Rochester and worked part time for Prosthetic Labs which had purchased his business. He was an avid fisherman and fished the Pro Bass tournaments for many years.He enjoyed and was a very talented woodworker, he loved music and playing guitar.He married Mary Ellen Lizius on September 15, 1967 and she preceded him in death January 30, 2005. Also surviving are his four daughters: Susan E. Vaher (Ulo) of Blanchester, OH; Roberta E. Stevens (Kevin McLaughlin) of Rochester; Bridget M. Lair (Sean Jones) of The Plains, OH; and Kate M. Lair (Wojciech Grochowski)) of East Windsor, CT; 2 stepsons: Patrick James Randall (Tracie) of Lakeville, MN and Michael E. Randall (Natalie) of Elko, New Market; 11 grandchildren: Matthew Stevens, Maya Grochowska, Eleanor and Cathrine Vaher, Io Jones, Phoenix and Griffin Jones, Bridget and Dave McLaughlin, Chase and Brock Randall, and Sophia Randall. Memorial services will be held 10 AM Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Home Chapel.Visitation will be held one hour before the services at the funeral home. A memorial will be set up for a needy child. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901 507-289-3600 www.ranfranzandvinefh.com