Arthur G. Stacken

1934 - 2025

Arthur G. Stacken, age 90, of Waconia passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Waconia.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church (41 East First Street) in Waconia with Father Stan Mader as Celebrant of the Mass. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass at church on Thursday. Interment in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Arthur Gerald Stacken was born September 14, 1934 in Laketown Township, MN, the son of Henry and Hedwig (Pierson) Stacken. He proudly served in the United States Army. Then, on May 3, 1958, Art was united in marriage to Gertrude Geyen at St. Boniface Catholic Church in St. Bonifacius with Father Wohlfert as Celebrant.

Farming was Art's passion. Working the land in the fields, putzing on his tractors or tending to the many needs of the farm brought him contentment. Free time was spent with friends and family, snowmobiling, listening to old tyme or country music, playing cards, or grabbing a bite to eat at one of his favorite restaurants. An avid sports fan, he loved watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings games. Art also enjoyed being in community and he treasured attending the Carver County and Minnesota State fairs.

Art and Gert cherished time with family. Having loved ones around was of great importance, especially around the Holidays and at the 4th of July picnics. Faith was Art's compass in life. Later on, it held greater value and he found joy in praying the rosary every day.

Art was preceded in death by his wife Gert; parents Henry and Hedwig Stacken; son-in-law Jerry; siblings Roman, Cyril, Edward, Margaret, Harold, Henry, Joe, Charles and baby James.

Art is survived by his loving family: children Ron (Debbie) of Norwood Young America, Roseann (Robert) of Norwood Young America, Rick (Anne) of Watertown, Louann and significant other Gordon of Norwood Young America; grandchildren Angie and special friend Ted, Patrick, Holly (John), Nicole (Ivan); great-grandchildren Marsadies, Kendyl, Alexander, Logan, Jennessa; siblings Sister M. Stella of Chicago, Darlene (Harold) of Spring Lake Park, JoAnne (Giles) of Hovland, Lucy of Burnsville, Paul (Pat) of Chaska; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Betty of Waconia, George of St. Bonifacius, Maynard (Maryann) of St. Bonifacius, Adeline of Waconia, Rosie (Norm) of Norwood Young America; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Urn Bearers are Louann and Rick.

Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia, 952-442-2121, www.johnsonfh.com.