Francis "Geep" Monroe, age 76, of Waubun, MN, died Monday, November 15, 2010 at the Twin Valley Living Center in Twin Valley, MN.
Jeep was born April 2, 1934 in White Earth, MN, the son of Robert and Lenore (Bergen) Monroe. As a young boy, Geep attended the Mission School in White Earth. He entered the United States Navy in October of 1951 and was honorably discharged on April 4, 1955 and then made his home in White Bear Lake, MN. He was married and to this union, three children were born. While living in the cities, Geep attended cosmetology school and following graduation worked as a hairstylist/barber. He later moved to Callaway, MN, owning and operating his own beauty salon in Detroit Lakes, MN. Geep met Karen Beck in 1981 and they were united marriage on November 30, 1987 in Sisseton, SD. The couple made their home in Detroit Lakes before moving to Waubun. While living in Detroit Lakes, Geep sold his salon and worked at the VFW. Karen and Geep have made their home together in Waubun since 1991. He worked at the Shooting Star Casino for 10½ years before retiring in the late 90's. Over the years, Geep enjoyed baking, hunting, doing crafts and snowmobiling. He was a lifelong member of St. Benedict's Catholic Church in White Earth, the Jess-Omundson VFW Post #1676, the American Legion and Eagles in Detroit Lakes.

Geep is survived by his wife, Karen, Waubun; three children from a previous marriage: Deb (Bob) Jundt, West Fargo, ND, Steve (Wanda) Monroe, Audubon, MN, and Jeff (Tina) Monroe, Akeley, MN; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two step-children, Kimberley Carlson and Bryan Carlson, both of Minneapolis, MN, 11 step-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; seven siblings; and several nieces ,nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-son, Russell Carlson, and brother, Jerry Monroe.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 11 am at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in White Earth, MN.

Inurnment will be at Calvary Cemetery in White Earth.