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John LENARTZ Obituary

Age 98, Woodbury Formerly of Cottage Grove Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by three sisters; and son-in-law. Survived by devoted wife of 74 years, Rosemary; children, Tim, Kathy, Dan, and Annette; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and other loving family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM with visitation beginning at 10 AM on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the Church of St. Rita, 8695 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Private burial at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Cemetery, St. Paul Park, MN at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Little Sisters of the Poor (littlesistersofthepoor.org) and/or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org). A special 'Thank You' to Lifespark Hospice and St. Therese of Woodbury for their care of our husband and father. 651-459-2483


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Published by Pioneer Press on Jan. 29, 2023.

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Patrick Drescich

January 19, 2025

Neighbors with John and Rosemary at Farm Lake, Marie and I were always grateful for John´s smile and gracious spirit. Rosemary´s chocolate chip cookies were an added bonus.

Jean and Kim

January 27, 2023

John was a dear man with an amazing, kind smile. He was always thoughtful. And his stories were wonderful! Having him a neighbor here in the north woods was a delight. I am glad he is resting now in God's joy. We love you, John and Rosemary.

Patrick and Marie Drescich

January 26, 2023

John was a warm, smiling, fun person every time we walked up the road at Farm Lake to visit with him and the lovely Rosemary. He will be missed greatly by all of us, but his spirit is with us forever. Rest in peace.

Bob & Dolores Delaney

January 26, 2023

A man that will live in our hearts forever. He left us with many good memories of time shared on the lake. His humor and information remain invaluable to us along with his unending smile.

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14

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

The Church of St. Rita

8694 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Feb

14

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

The Church of St. Rita

8694 80th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

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