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John Evans Obituary
John Winter Evans, age 82, formerly of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from Alzheimer's disease. He was born on February 14, 1942, in Washburn, Wisconsin, the son of John C. and Agnes C. (Forbregd) Evans.
John is survived by wife, Carol I. (Brower), New Brighton; daughters Jennifer Evans-Hall (Roxxy Hall), New Brighton and Brianna Evans (Karen Theiler), Fridley; son John F. Evans (Chrisie), Proctor, all in Minnesota; six grandchildren – Elizabeth, Hailie, Morgan, Paige, Graydon, and Anna; and four nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Gloria (Carl) Gengenbach, a nephew and niece, and his in-laws.
John graduated from Two Harbors High School, served in the U.S. Navy, and was a school administrator. John was a proud husband, father and grandfather.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Ashland, Wisconsin at Best Western The Hotel Chequamegon on June 28, 1 – 4 p.m.
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William Himango
February 16, 2025
John was an uplifting, smiling and jocular classmate. A thespian for sure, he was a wonderful friend. Oh yes, as the first tenor in the boys quartet he always carried the tune. Never to be forgotten.
William Himango
October 3, 2024
John was not only a classmate but also a fellow thespian participating in school plays and as an exceptional first tenor in our "Boys quartet" he brought harmony to a new level.
I cannot remember him without a smile. God Bless.
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September 25, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kaye Ortman Peters
June 29, 2024
He was a great teacher! Middle school and the Mini- Scoop helped develop my love for writing.
Jill Garrington
June 27, 2024
Dear Carol and family:
We are so very sorry about John's illness and passing. He was always such a good and kind man.
Thinking of you,
Brian Nagro and Rob and Jill Garrington
Marlys Bangsund Jacobson
June 20, 2024
Goodbye old friend RIP
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