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John GUARNERA Obituary

Age 76 Passed away surrounded by family on November 3, 2023 at Elkridge Memory Care in Maplewood, Minnesota. He is survived by his wife Margery; his son Chris (wife Pam and grandsons Anthony and Eli); his sister Julie Olufson (husband Dave, nephews Tony and Ben and niece Jennifer; and his brother Jim (wife Toni and niece Tarese). John had a varied career starting in advertising and journalism and ending in long and distinguished service as a metropolitan transit driver. He played competitive chess, racquetball and tennis. He was a drummer. He was a tireless companion to his wife in art museums around the US and Europe. He will be remembered as a generous and loyal friend, brother and father. A memorial event will be held at a date and location to be decided.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Tara Hester

June 8, 2024

Love you uncle John. Your with my dad now

Tara hester

June 8, 2024

So many great childhood memories of uncle Johnny! He is with his old friend now, my father. Sending love you Marg xox

Love Tara Hester

Brian Barry

May 14, 2024

Sorry for your loss. I have a memory of John running down the side line at a football game...probably returning a punt.

Jim Cameron

May 14, 2024

Reading of John's passing while in Costa Rica. What a legend: "who says you're the home team scooter". Love to Jim and family.

Lesley Keenan

December 3, 2023

Such a great Mahtomedi family! I didn´t know John well, but know he will be sadly missed.

Laurie and Sean Raeburn

December 3, 2023

Margery and family:
We are so sorry for your loss. We have such wonderful and beautiful memories of growing up next door to John and Margery. We send much love to all.

Paul Barry

December 2, 2023

My condolences for your loss. Younger people are supposed to outlast older folks. A long time ago, we shared life experiences on those long bus rides from downtown Minneapolis. Remember?

Terri Rose

November 20, 2023

Dear Margery,
How much fun we had through the years. John was a Really fun person.
So many memories I could go on and on. Neighbors for years and a lot of visiting summer, fall, spring and winter.
Love you and sorry he´s gone.

Josephine Daly

November 19, 2023

So sorry to hear of John´s passing. Remember spending time with him and his parents Vince and Marge, grandmother Alice, in Mahtomedi. Wonderful memories.

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