specially the ocean in Florida, the Minnesota Twins, golfing with family and friends and spending time with his grandchildren. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Gail Van Slooten of Little Falls, MN; mother, Helen Van Slooten of Redwood Falls, MN; sons, Travis (Michelle) Van Slooten of Blaine, MN, Jeff (Christina) Van Slooten of Sartell, MN; brothers, Ron (Colleen) Van Slooten of Willmar, MN and Steve (Heidel)Van Slooten of Little Falls, MN; grandchildren, Reagan, Jack, Sam, Charlie and Leo Van Slooten. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Van Slooten and a brother, Dave Van Slooten.