Irving "Craig" Applen, 71, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 surrounded by his family, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.

Craig was born on February 23, 1949 in Spring Valley, MN to Irving and Beatrice (Jerred) Applen. He was a 1967 graduate of Wykoff High School. In 1968 he joined the US Army and serviced two tours of duty in Vietnam. Following honorable discharge, he returned to Rochester and worked at Gauthier Industries. He then went to work for IBM until his retirement due to health issues. On June 30, 1973 he married the love of his life, Mary Winkels. Together, the couple enjoyed many adventures in life including, camping, four-wheeling, traveling, and most recently spending time at the cabin in Wisconsin.

He is survived by his wife of almost 47 years, Mary, two children, Jeremy and Jennifer (Brent) Nohner, two grandchildren Chloe and Christian, his sister Linda (Jerry) Johnson, two brothers Neil (Karen) and Randy, his brother-in-law Dave Sunde, and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jim and Lynn and sister Kay Sunde and Janet (Lyle) Meyer.

There will be a private family gathering at a later date. Burial will be at the Preston, MN State Veterans Cemetery.

Craig's family extends a special thank-you to the staff at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.

Memorials are preferred to Seasons Hospice or donors choice.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com