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Funeral Services Scheduled for Victims of St. Michael Shooting

Officer Todd Besser and his son, Blake, will be laid to rest Sunday, May 17 in Elk River.

May 11, 2015 By Mike Schoemer

The Elk River Police Department has announced funeral arrangements for Officer Todd Besser, 49, and his son, Blake, 27, the two victims in the shooting Saturday evening in St. Michael.

ToddBesserCopA memorial service will be held Sunday, May 17 at the Elk River High School Gym, 900 School Street, Elk River, with a visitation set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed immediately by the funeral services at 2 p.m. in the gym.

Following the service, a law enforcement procession with family members, officers, and community members will make its way to the Orono Cemetery in Elk River for the burial service.

A memorial fund for Officer Todd Besser, a 16-year veteran of the ERPD, has been established at the Bank of Elk River, 633 Main St., Elk River.

This is the only official memorial fund for the Besser family.

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