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John Simplot Obituary

Born in Dubuque, Iowa on April 28, 1928, John was a graduate of Loras College in Dubuque.He was a reporter in Iowa and Wisconsin before becoming a PR Supervisor at 3M and, later, the Director of PR for Ellerbe Architects. He also was a consultant for Medtronic and other Twin City firms as well as an author of five novels. His volunteer activities included playing piano at Highland Chateau and a writer for 3M's retiree newsletter.He is survived by his beloved wife Mary Jane, son Tim (Lisa), daughter Suzy (Joe) Schaak, and three granddaughters, Madeline, Lily and Isabella. He was preceded in death by brother Dick Simplot and sister Mary Christensen. Memorials preferred to Fairview Hospice or St. Peters Church. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday, May 16 at St. Peter's Mendota Catholic Church (1405 Hwy 13, Mendota Heights). Visitation 2-6 PM Sunday, May 15 at O'HALLORAN & MURPHY, (575 S. Snelling Ave, St. Paul 651/698-0796). Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.


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Published by Pioneer Press from May 14 to May 15, 2011.

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Dick Reid

May 17, 2011

May 17, 2011

I doubt if the Simplot family knows me, but John and I were compatriots in the PR wars. After I was laid off at Control Data, John tipped me to the possiblity of a job at Medtronic where I worked for 18 years. We lunched from time to time after that. I'm certainly among the many who will miss him.

May 14, 2011

TO JOHN'S FAMILY....MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR YOU ALL....FOND MEMORIES OF JOHN AND YOU ALL WHEN I WAS THE PASTOR AT ST.PETERS...LOVE AND PRAYERS...FR. MIKE ARMS

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