MUNKHOLM, Gary O. age 78 of Anoka. Gary was a retired band teacher, Desert Storm veteran and a retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army.  He also was a recruiter for West Point Academy after retiring.  Gary was a dedicated member of the Ramsey Lions, Anoka American Legion and Anoka Halloween committee.  His love for music had him join the Johnny Owen Band with his father and brother when he was younger.  He also was a member of the St. Paul Police Band and the North Suburban Community Band.  Gary loved to keep busy and spend time on his motorcycles.  He enjoyed his yearly Boundary Waters trip with his friends from teaching and cross country skiing.  Gary was a very outgoing man who got along with everyone and was loved by his huge circle of friends and family. Preceded in death by his parents, Owen & Dorothy and brother, Tom. Survived by children, Kelli (Matt) Andvik, sons, Brigon (Adam) Munkholm and Michael Munkholm, grandchildren, Mason, Max, Garrett and Braylon, sister, Jeannie (Van) Jensen, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Monday November 29, 2021 at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Avenue, Anoka. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.