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1946
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2016
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John Linn Obituary
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Aug. 2, 1946 ~ Nov. 6, 2016
Memorial services celebrating the life of John A. Linn, 70, of Sauk Rapids will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Salem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud. John passed away at home on Sunday, November 6, 2016. Inurnment will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at the church.
John was born on August 2, 1946 in Litchfield, Minnesota to Lawrence and Ethel (Dumonceaux) Linn. He graduated from Cathedral High School and St. Cloud Vo-Tech. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. John was employed as a Pressman for Rengel Printing for 12 years and Sentinel for 27 years, retiring in 2009.
John enjoyed traveling, hunting, camping with family and telling stories about his beloved top show dog, Duchess. He also enjoyed building model cars and model train buildings from scratch, playing cribbage and going on drives with his best friend, Ray. Above all he treasured spending time with his son, Mark, daughter-in-law, Becky and grandchildren. John will be lovingly remembered as one of the most caring, kindest and smartest guys we knew!
He is survived by his son, Mark (Becky) Linn of Foley; grandchildren, Aaron, Shelby and Carter; former wife, Mary E. Linn of St. Cloud; brother, Joe (Sue) of Oregon; sisters, Marge (Jim) Hoiland of Coon Rapids, Marcy Linn (Craig Molin) of Stanchfield, Mary Jane Linn (Steve Egge) of St. Cloud; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Brother Jim Linn OSB.
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Shelby Linn
March 2, 2017
Every time he would take me over to cut his grass, we would listen to moody blue by Elvis P. and after words when I was done cutting his grass he would show me how he build some of his model cars. We built some things together, but not much. Love you grandpa..
Joyce Snow
November 10, 2016
We had an unexpected surprise when hunting in northern MN several years ago. Ran into cousin John and shared many memories and hunting stories. His great personality will be missed. Our deepest condolences to family and friends.
Jodi Suedel
November 9, 2016
To the Linn Family, so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting John last year playing cribbage. His positive attitude, his humor and his kindness will be deeply missed. Rest in peace John.
Jodi Suedel
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