Banwart, Milfred J. Age 88, of Andover. Retired line superintendent with Anoka Electric for 35 years, member of the Anoka Legion, and volunteer driver for the VA. Preceded in death by brothers, Melvin and Merle. Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Lucille; children, Diane Hankes, Dennis (Sherry), Joyce (Ernest) Samuelson, and Richard; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Holms, Matilda Lindberg, and Marcella Russeff; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service Wednesday, 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave. S., Anoka. Visitation Tuesday, 6-8 PM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover and 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment Cedar Cemetery. Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373