Jerold E. McCargar

Jerold E. McCargar obituary, Mendota Heights, MN

Jerold E. McCargar

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Church of Saint John Neumann

4030 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122

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4030 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122

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Jerold McCargar Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Klecatsky & Sons Funeral Homes - Eagan Chapel on Aug. 7, 2025.

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Age 93 of Apple Valley. Passed away August 6, 2025.

Preceded in death by wife, Bonnie; father, Benjamin McCargar; mother, Florence (Maurice) Evans; brothers, Wallace "Buddy" McCargar and Harlon McCargar; and sister, Phyllis (Neil Leroy).

Survived by children, Therese (Steve) Sharp, Patrick (Cheryl) McCargar, and Marie DuBois; grandchildren, Wayne, Mindy (Sean), Tommy, Bonnie (Johnny), Grant, and Garrett; great-grandchildren, Connor, Kiera, Daegan, Brinn, Johnny, and Taylor; brother, Kurt (Nancy) Evans; sister-in-law, Caroline Jones; 9 nieces and nephews; and many other family members and friends.

Our dad was all about family and was a very strong man who fought a condition called ataxia for many years. He loved sports and fishing. He will be dearly missed.

Special thanks to the caregivers at Apple Valley Village Health Care Center.

Memorial preferred to donor's choice.

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

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1580 Century Point Yankee Doodle Road at Coachman Road, Eagan, MN 55121

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Upcoming Events

Aug

22

Service

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Church of Saint John Neumann

4030 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122

Send Flowers

Aug

22

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Church of Saint John Neumann

4030 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122

Send Flowers

Aug

22

Inurnment

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Resurrection Cemetery

2101 South Lexington Avenue , Mendota Heights, MN 55120-1298

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