Jonathan David Anttila

Jonathan David Anttila

Jonathan Anttila Obituary

Published by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels from Apr. 14 to Apr. 16, 2006.
Anttila, Jonathan David age 47 of St. Louis Park. Preceded in death by father Rev. Philip Anttila. Survived by mother Ruth Anttila of Rochester, sister Kathy (Bob) Forsyth of Rochester and nephew Ryan Forsyth of Grand Forks ND. Jonathan was born July 13, 1958 in Painesville Ohio. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Minnesota – Moorhead. Following graduation he worked for the Northwestern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA in Moorhead. He has spent the past 25 years working as the director of accounting at Luther Seminary. Jonathan was a sports enthusiast, he also enjoyed the Northwoods and music. Memorial Service 1:00 PM Thursday April 20th in the Chapel of the Incarnation at Luther Seminary, Olson Campus Center, 1490 Fulham St., St. Paul. Private interment Oakwood Cemetery, Rochester MN. Memorials preferred to the Jonathan Anttila Endowed Scholarship Fund at Luther Seminary, 2481 Como Ave, St. Paul MN 55108 or donor's choice. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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kenneth Pierce

April 17, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Chuck Ellis

April 17, 2006

Jon was one of the nicest persons I ever met, if ever a place in heaven was reserved, one is for Jon. Jon and I go back some 16 years, we used to car pool, we used to play volleyball, we used to bet on the Michigan-Ohio games. Sadly, we kind of lost touch, mostly because of me with my family, career, etc… over the last couple of years I saw less and less of Jon and for that I am truly sorry, sad and feel I lost out on the opportunely to have a truly great person in my life. But when we did run into each other he was always happy, even when he was sicker than sick he was smiling and wishing the best for me and my family. Jon, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you, please put in a good word for me… I will need it.



I got Michigan by a touchdown this year, no helping Ohio.

Marie Eckberg

April 15, 2006

I was graduated from Luther Northwestern Theologica Seminary in 1994. Jon was a kind and considerate man who was generous with his time and managed the business office with integrity. Whenever I saw Jon he had a smile on his face. To put it simply, he was a really nice man who will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

I pray that Jon's family will find peace and comfort in the hope of the resurrection knowing that you will see Jon again one day. May God bless you and walk with you always.

Kathleen Anderson

April 14, 2006

I started at Luther Northwestern Seminary about 15 years ago, and worked for Jon, worked with Jon, really, in the Business Office at the seminary. He was one of the best people I've ever known. He was gracious and kind in the way he lived his life and always willing to help when he could. He always had time for his student workers; he was a great boss and modeled integrity of person for all of us. I loved Jon, and I will miss him, very much. See you at the resurrection, Jon, and that won't be a moment too soon.

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