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1961

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2024

John Moldenhauer Obituary

John Moldenhauer, age 63, passed away September 23, 2024.

Graduated Elk River High School 1980. Worked as carpenter/lawn care.

Preceded in death by parents Irvin and Connie Moldenhauer.

Survived by siblings Clyde (Roswitha) Moldenhauer, Gwen Smith, Janet Doebler and extended family.

Visitation/Celebration of Life Saturday, December 7th, 1 p.m., Furniture and Things Community Event Center, 1000 School St., Elk River.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Elk River Star News on Nov. 11, 2024.

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Guy Putnam

December 7, 2024

Johnny was a good friend and had good times with him. Probably playing led zeppelin on drums in heaven

Michael smith

December 6, 2024

How could you deny his talent?he was something else .
On the ice or with the drumsticks.
I looked up to him for sure .
Not many I can say they about .
It´s interesting, what you seen is what you got .
Humility , honesty and just an Al around good guy .
God bless you John

Michael Smith

December 6, 2024

He was awesome! Very talented.
I will remember his smile , it was genuine. He was an all around good guy .
Very fortunate to have known him .
He was super talented !
He could skate with little effort .
And he´d beat those skins .
He was awesome!!
Rest well John !!
May his face shine upon you !!

Jeff Zerwas

November 29, 2024

I knew John from 5th grade on. I always liked John and played with him a lot as a kid growing up in Elk River. Very athletic and fun guy to be around. Sad news that he is not with us any longer. Nothing but good memories of John. RIP Brother.

Nancy Moen (Hellerstedt)

November 26, 2024

So sorry for your loss.
Lots of good memories throughout elementary and high school and beyond.
RIP John!

Richard Van Patten

November 26, 2024

John and I played hockey together when we were young. He was always a great friend to me, no matter. He will be dearly missed. RIP, my friend.

Brian Klemz

November 25, 2024

He was a nice guy, he was our neighbor and Always went out of his way to visit and say HI

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Celebration of Life

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Furniture and Things Community Event Center

1000 School St, Elk River, MN

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