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Neal Jansen

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Jansen, Neal T. Age 68 of Edina. Preceded in death by parents, Sylvester and Florence; & brother, Stuart. Survived by loving wife of 31 years, Marty; children, Mark, Steven, Gregory, Christopher, Rachel & Brent; grandchildren, Kristine, Katie, Kevin, Devin, Joshua, Benjamin, Reyna & Liam; aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews. Neal was Executive VP with Red Owl for 25 years. President of Pies, Inc. & Farm Fresh Catfish. He was a board member of many organizations, an active member of his church & community & member of the Chaska Rotary & Gyro. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday Feb. 9, 11:00AM at the Church of St. Patrick, Valley View & Gleason Rd, Edina. Visitation Wed. Feb. 8, 5-8PM & one hour prior to mass, both in the Celtic Center at St. Patricks Church. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Neal was vary caring person with a heart of gold. I was his secretary for a number of years and he always put customers first. God has gotten a great angel but he will be missed here on earth.

To Neal's Family, we were sorry to hear about Neal's passing. My Dad Vern Tukua always enjoyed working with Neal. He loved his great attitude and was a true friend. We send you our deepest sympathy. Kristi, Emma, and Jill (my Dad paased away in July 2001)

Marty: While talking to my mom early this week, she told me about Neal's passing. I am sorry for your loss. It has been years - literally - since seeing you and in fact I think the last time we saw each other was during a trip of mine back home to Minnetonka and I think Neal was there at the time. I just got a letter from Nancy Abeln yesterday too and she also mentioned Neal's passing. I have lots of fond memories of our group in high school and then my dad and Neal working the food...

Greg & Family,

Cara and I are deeply sorry to hear about your dad. Neal made a big impression with me as he has given me some of the most practical business advise I have ever received. I also admired his strong moral character and how he lived that philosophy both personally and professionally. Our thoughts are with you.

Dane Hartzell

Marty,
We are deeply moved and saddened to learn of Neal's passing. The privilege of knowing him personally touched many of us. We realize the extent of this irreparable loss.

Fond memories of golfing with Neal at Deer Run Golf Club. During those games when I played poorly, there was a direct ratio between the increase of my golf score and increase of golf tips from Neal.
...going to miss that.

At a time like this, it is a hopless task to express our...

I think LeeAnn said it all ....Neal was a very very true friend and I learned a lot from him in the 5 years I knew him. My heart felt condolences go out to his wife and children. I know how much he loved his family....and his friends. I will truly miss Neal, a friend and mentor.

Gary Peterson

Neal and I met when a friend of mine put us in touch with each other because he had just become involved with Farm Fresh Catfish and I had a lot of experience working with catfish companies. Go figure---two people in Edina of all places working on catfish. In the approximately 8 years that I have known him we became very good friends. I will miss his "Well anyyyywwwaaaaayyyy" and his great chuckle of a laugh and his kind and giving spirit. Neal Jansen was one of a kind and will be greatly...

To Neal’s Family:

I’ve know Neal for only about five years. Neal and I would regularly meet to discuss business opportunities. In fact, I spoke with him in Hawaii just 10 days ago. I considered him my mentor and looked forward to a chance to start and successfully run a business together. Last spring we almost got our chance. Unfortunately, it’s not the hand God dealt us.

However, that never stopped him over the past year from helping me with my project. We would talk...

Truly one of the most inspirational, fine men God has ever given us. I only knew Neal for a short period and thank God for every minute he spent with me, my prayers to his family and friends...God Bless you all