John Leander Rothstein

John L. Rothstein, age 78, of New Hope, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Ecumen St. Benedict Community in Monticello.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Plymouth with Pastor Joe Behnke officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Friday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Burial will take place 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2025, at Maine Prairie Cemetery near Kimball.
John Leander Rothstein was born February 6, 1947, in St. Cloud to Leander and Genevieve (Orbeck) Rothstein. He grew up on a farm in Maine Prairie Township, attending elementary school at Holy Cross Catholic School in Marty. He graduated from Kimball High School with the Class of 1965 and continued his education at the Control Data Institute in Minneapolis. On November 29, 1969, he was united in marriage to Sandra Kay Hilary at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Marty. They made their home in Golden Valley before moving to Owatonna where they began their family. In 1979, they moved to New Hope, where Sandy cared for the home and family and John worked in technology.
John worked for many companies over his career. He dedicated 20 years in the computer division at Honeywell in Minneapolis and 14 years to United Health Care as a voice and data engineer; he retired in 2019. He enjoyed computers and technology which made his work a joy for him.
John found true joy in in his family and world around him; relishing in the love of his family, the tranquility of nature during hunting and fishing excursions, and the complexities of the computer world. He will be remembered not only for his professional accomplishments but also for the kindness and warmth he shared with friends and family.
He is survived by his three children, Jeremy (Kathy) Rothstein of New Hope, Joshua (Angela) Rothstein of Vadnais Heights, and Jenina Rothstein (Wes Boyette) of St. Michael; seven grandchildren, John C. (Anna), Basil, Gavin (Hannah), Rianna, and Adriana Rothstein, Caleb and Jonas Boyette; great-grandchild, Natalie Rose Rothstein; sisters, Dorothy (Harry) Molumby of South San Francisco, CA, Luella (Leo) Louis of Paynesville, Susan (Larry) Linnemeyer of Cambridge, Jane (Millard) Hickman of Litchfield, Teresa (Joe) Borgstrom of Buffalo, and MaryAnn (Steve) Edwards of Kimball; brothers, Marvin (Connie) of Staples, Robert of Kimball, David (Yvonne) of Sauk Rapids, Arthur (Donna) of Clearwater, and Lawrence (Vicki) of Mounds View; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sandy; infant sister, Julie; and infant brother, Joseph.
John's grandchildren will serve as casket bearers for the service. Arrangements are entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Annandale.
Obituary, Guestbook, Video Tribute and Funeral Webcast online at www.dingmannfuneral.com
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of John Leander Rothstein, please visit our floral store.