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He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Pam; his children: Julie (Tom) Drube, Jennifer (Dr. Kurt) Zimmerman, and John R. (Rachel) Butler. He was a proud grandfather to Ali (Henry), Danny (Carli), Jacob (Allison), JT (Piper), Joshua, and Isaak. He is also survived by nine beloved great-grandchildren, as well as other loving family members and many dear friends.
A memorial service will be held Friday, January 9, 2026, at White Funeral Home in Burnsville. Memorial visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., prior to the service.
John will be remembered for his deep love of family and the lasting impact he made on all who knew him.
White Funeral Home
Burnsville 952-894-5080
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