Medical emergency results in tragedy on Coon Rapids campus.
By Jess Lueck
Content Editor
William “Bill” Gelle died on campus Wednesday morning after experiencing a heart attack.
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Witnesses called 911 at 9:23 a.m. Wednesday morning after Gelle suffered from a sudden heart attack inside a break room.
According to campus Security Officer Tom Deroush the mood on campus was reflective of the loss of Gelle.
“Bill worked here many years and knew a lot of people.” Deroush said.
Gelle’s daughter, Kimberly Bienfang, also works on campus.
A counselor from the Employee Assistance Program/Organizational Health was brought in Wednesday to the Human Resources conference room to help staff members cope with the sudden loss.
The funeral will be held on Jan. 21. Details can be found here.
