John Bernard Distel
1923 - 2015
John Bernard Distel
1923 - 2015
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BORN
1923
DIED
2015
John Distel Obituary
John is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Millie; children, Kristine (Rick) Distel-Bennett, Kathleen Eckberg, Michael (Jamie) Distel, Donna (Steve) Benoit, Patty (Jerry Reinhart) Distel, Mary (Clare Michlin) Distel, and Philip (Sue) Distel; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, August 12 at 10 AM with visitation one hour prior at Church of St. Raphael, 7301 Bass Lake Rd, Crystal. Inurnment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
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Jamie Distel
September 7, 2016
John everyone that met you liked you. Family reunion this week. And my uncle asked how you were doing. He knew you and liked you from Texas. You were the best father in law, dad. And grandpa. We miss you so much.
Mary Distel
August 14, 2015
Dear Dad thankyou for teaching me how to navigate through a crisis. I hope I did you proud. We had a great send off for you. I think you would have had a great time. I can see you making sure you were at the head of the food line!
Have a much deserved rest. I await your visit in my dreams when your ready to visit again. Love Mary
Adam Distel
August 11, 2015
Love you grandpa
Micah
August 10, 2015
love you grandpa john
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Lucille Franzen
August 10, 2015
To my "Up North Lake Family"....my deepest sympathy in the passing of your husband/father/grandfather. May you find peace, comfort and serenity in the days ahead.
paula riley
August 8, 2015
My dear Uncle John. We all loved him very much. He always had a twinkle in his eye, a great joke to tell and unending love for all. He loved his family dearly and he will be dearly missed. I love you Uncle John!!
Mary Dunne Mann
August 8, 2015
John was a loving, hard-working, witty man. His family was blessed to call him husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Peace and comfort to you all.
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