John L. Zenzen

John L. Zenzen

John Zenzen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 8, 2010.
Zenzen, John L. of Minnetonka, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2010 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Evelyn; and sister-in-law, Elsie Capistrant. Survived by loving wife, Lil; daughters, Janis Zenzen (Herbert Woods) of Minnetonka, Geri Zenzen of St. Louis Park; brother- in-law, Bill Capistrant of Monticello; nephew, David (Shirley) Capistrant of Grove City, MN; niece, Sherie (Bob) Danner of Monticello; many other relatives and friends. John served with the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Zuhrah Shrine, Scottish Rite and a longtime member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church. John spent his entire career in the food business, owning three IGA Supermarkets in the Twin Cities and retired as Vice President of Gateway Foods. Memorials preferred to the Church, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association or Methodist Hospice. Memorial service 11:00 AM Saturday, with visitation one hour prior to the service at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 715 Minnetonka Mills Rd., Hopkins. Washburn-McReavy Strobeck Johnson Chapel 952 938-9020

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Dan & Karen Ryan

July 8, 2010

Dear Lillian, Janis and Geri, John leaves behind a legacy of being a magnificent husband and father. That, in spite of all his other accomplishments, was his most important success. Our hearts go out to you in this very difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and our prayers. You were blessed to have had him with you for this wonderful amount of years. We were all blessed to have known him.

Lori Hecomovich

July 8, 2010

What a gentleman John was!! I was honored to have been a tiny part of his life. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Prayers are with you during this sad time.
With love and sympathy
Lori Hecomovich
Park Nicollet Carlson Parkway

Lori Maddox

July 8, 2010

Dear Zenzen Family,
My deepest sympathies and sincerest prayers are with all of you during this time. Hugs to all of you.
Lori Maddox
[email protected]

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