John Mastey, 70

Foley

Dec. 30, 1945 - Jan. 10, 2016

John Mastey, age 70 years and 11 days of Foley, died Sunday January 10, 2016 at his home with his family by his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Gilman. The Rev. Gregory Mastey will officiate. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Gilman and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at church. The Fr. Pierz Assembly of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will stand Honor Guard from 5 to 8 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary will be at 6:30 followed by Parish Prayers at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at church. Service with Dignity provided by Foley Funeral Home.

John Mastey was born December 30, 1945 in St. Cloud, MN to John and Agnes (Knapek) Mastey. He married Elizabeth (Betty) Borash on August 5, 1967 in North Prairie, MN. He attended Sauk Rapids High School and graduated in 1963. John farmed, worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for 21 years and Farm Bureau Insurance for 19 years. John was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Gilman where he was an usher and Eucharistic Minister. He was also a Member of the Knights of Columbus Gilman Council, 9261, Fr. Pierz 4th Degree, and Past State Deputy of MN. He served on the Foley School Board for 21 years and was a member of the Moose Lodge, Crosier Apostolate, Foley Lion and Catholic United. John enjoyed bird watching, fishing, playing cards, trips to the casino, attending auctions, and being with the grandchildren. John will be remembered for handing out candy and Rosaries to everyone.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, Foley; sons and daughter; Jeffrey (Dawn), Foley; Fr. Gregory, Holdingford; Michael (Lisa), Belgrade; Patrick (April), St. Cloud; Stephen, St. Paul; Melissa (Michael) Krcil, Victoria; and the "adopted" Jared Budin family, also survived by; 9 grandchildren and siblings; Florian (Rhonda), Sartell; Connie (Leroy) Schriefels, Sauk Rapids; Ronald (Kathy), Sauk Rapids; sisters-in-law; Marilyn, St. Cloud; Esther, Sauk Rapids and many brother and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnes and brothers; Jerome, Aloise and Sylvester and brothers-in-law, Jerome Borash and Gary Street. The family would like to thank all of those that helped in caring for John in the past years. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.

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Published by St. Cloud Times on Jan. 11, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for John Mastey

15 Entries

January 19, 2016

Dear Betty and family, We were so sorry to hear of John's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Margie & Arnie Benusa, Bowlus

Audrey Pflueger

January 13, 2016

Fr Greg & family, so sorry to hear of your loved one passing away. He is in peace with our Lord now. May you feel God's loving comfort.

January 12, 2016

Betty- so sorry to hear about your husband. Prayers and thoughts for you and your family. Debbie Schutz

Mary and Pat Kroll

January 12, 2016

To the Mastey and Borash Families: Pat and I were so sorry to hear of John's death at such an early age.

He know that he was a great community leader and great work with the KC's.

We will keep both your families in our prayers. We know that he will be greatly missed.

Gary & Joan Herron

January 12, 2016

Sorry for your loss.

January 12, 2016

Sorry to hear about John. Cindy and i always enjoyed getting together with the both of you. He will be missed. Cindy & Dave Martens

January 12, 2016

Cindy and I always enjoyed getting together with you Betty and John. John had a great attitude and was uplifting. He will be missed. Dave & Cindy Martens

Rich Wolter

January 12, 2016

To the Mastey Family, My deepest symoathies> John was a wonderful man and will be miised

Ruth DuHamel

January 11, 2016

John was a terrific friend to all young people who wanted to further their education. May we "go and do likewise."

Dennis Sabel

January 11, 2016

Sorry to hear of John's passing. John was a great Farm Bureau promoter and insurance agent! He will be missed.

January 11, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and thoughts being sent your way. Rick and Deb Murphy

Bob Christen

January 11, 2016

Betty & Family,
So sorry to hear of John's passing.. I along with my Father had worked with John at Burlington Northern... John was a pretty Huge Prankster with a HUGE Heart & LOVED OUR LORD... Prayers coming your way... May GOD BLESS & GUIDE John's SOUL...

LaVonne and Mike Sustercich

January 11, 2016

Sorry to hear of John's passing. May God bless you and your family at this difficult time.

MaryAnn Buttweiler

January 11, 2016

Betty and family. I am so sorry for your loss. John is now finished with his suffering. You are all in my prayers.

January 11, 2016

Patrick & the entire Mastey Family,

We are extending our deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family on the death of John. So sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,
Bob & Marty Ahles

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