Waletski, Christopher A. "Chris" age 49, of Hibbing, formerly of Anoka. A kind and loving man has passed away on August 1, 2011. Chris was a heavy equipment operator with Cliff MInes of Eveleth and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #49. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Waletski; brother, "Baby David" and brother-in-law, Ken Nelson. He is survived by his loving wife, Denise; mother, Stella Waletski; sisters, Judy Harig, Mary Jerde, Sharon Waletski, Sandy Nelson and Sue Stone; brother, Russell (Kate) Waletski; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 11 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 5th & Jackson St., Anoka. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Anoka. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at the church only. In lieu of flowers, memorials please to the Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Post #102, 400 W. Main St., Anoka, MN 55303. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220