Elise (Lizzie) HENDRICKSON

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1938-MN-013133

Notes:

Immigrated to the U.S. in 1885.

From the February, 1938, St. Olaf alumni magazine: “A sum of money has been presented to the Department of Art in memory of Mrs. John M. Ellingboe of Northfield, Minnesota. The gift comes from Mrs. Anna Rorvik of Northfield and the employees of Augsburg Publishing House. Mr. John L. Ellingboe, son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Ellingboe, is connected with the Augsburg Publishing House as chief artist.”

From an obit in the 14 January 1938 edition of the Faribault Daily News: “Her death coming as a shock to her host of friends in the Norfhfield community, Mrs. John M. Ellingboe, wife of a prominent Northfield businessman, died suddenly late Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Ellingboe had attended a meeting of her circle of St. John’s Ladies’ Aid society at the home of Mrs. George Howser Thursday afternoon, and seemed to be in her usual health and good spirits. Leaving the meeting she accompanied Mrs. Arne Winger, Mrs. M. E. Waldeland, Mrs. H. J. Westwood, and Mrs. Ernest Olson in the latter’s automobile. When the automobile reached the corner of Division and Fourth street, Mrs. Ellingboe suddenly gasped and slumped against her companion, Mrs. Winger, in the back seat. To summon medical help the car was immediately turned around, driven less than half a block, and stopped in front of the Ellingboe store on Bridge Square, but Mrs. Ellingboe had already passed away, her death being attributed to a stroke of apoplexy. Pending the arrival of her son and two daughters, plans for funeral services had not been completed Thursday evening, but it is probable the services will be held Monday afternoon at St. John’s Lutheran church.”

Buried:
21 ND 32, G 23 1 … Funeral through St. John’s.

Elise married John Maurice ELLINGBOE about 1895. John (son of John Jonsson ELLINGBØE and Ambjørg (Emma) Olsdotter STRØND (STRAND)) was born on 30 Nov 1874 in Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin; died on 10 Jan 1958 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1922-MN-004011
• Baptism: 7 Dec 1895, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 22 May 1910, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota

Notes:

In the 1915 Faribault city directory, which includes Northfield, she was listed as Alice Ellingboe, student, boarding at 805 S Division.

St. Olaf, ‘18.

Still single and living at home in the 1920 census.

Listed in the index of Minnesota Deaths as “Mrs. Oscar Sanderson.”

She died from septicemia, quite possibly a complication from the childbirth of a month before.

Alice married Oscar T SIMONSON on 23 Mar 1920 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. Oscar (son of Knut SIMONSON and Isabelle) was born on 27 Jan 1890 in Minnesota; died on 16 Dec 1975 in Fillmore County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 14 Aug 1898, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 12 May 1912, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota

Notes:

St. Olaf, ‘20. Sang in the St. Olaf Choir her senior year.

The family lived in Moravia Twp, Appanoose County, Iowa, at the time of the 1925 Iowa state census. That census indicates that Louella had attended four years of college.

Her Social Security number was issued in Colorado.

Louella married Herschel Willard REICH on 9 Aug 1921 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. Herschel was born on 11 Feb 1899 in Moravia, Appanoose County, Iowa; died in Oct 1970 in Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 7 Oct 1900, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 16 May 1915, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota

Notes:

Not listed in the index of Minnesota births.

In the 1921 and 1926 Northfield directories, Mildred is listed as “student” at her parents’ address, 805 S. Division Street.

St. Olaf, ‘22. Sang in the St. Olaf Choir in the 1919-1920 school year.

Confirmation:
St. John’s

Buried:
21 ND 32 G 23 4

Mildred married Elmer S HJORTLAND on 13 Sep 1921 in Rice County, Minnesota. Elmer (son of HARREID) was born on 17 Feb 1900 in Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin; died on 6 Nov 1994 in Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1905-23044
• Occupation: Artist
• Social Security Number: 471-34-7337 issued in MN before 1951
• Baptism: 10 Sep 1905, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 30 May 1920, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota

Notes:

On his birth certificate, he is “Babe.”

Graduated from St. Olaf in 1927. A member of the Alpha Kappa society.



In the 1930 Minneapolis city directory, he is John L Ellingboe, an artist for the Bureau of Engraving. He and Margaret live at 2555 Bryant Avenue S.

John and Margaret were renting an apartment at 2555 Bryant Avenue S. in Minneapolis at the time of the 1930 census. John L. Jr. is listed (age zero) but Mary Margaret is not. John is 25, Margaret is 21. They were married at ages 22 and 19, respectively. All three are shown as having been born in Minnesota. Both of Margaret’s parents were born in Norway. John’s mother was born in Norway but his father was born in Wisconsin. John’s occupation is shown as artist in the engraving or engineering industry. Margaret has no occupation listed. (She would have just graduated from St. Olaf.)

The Ellingboes’ address is simply 26th and Bryant on Mary Margaret’s birth certificate.

John, Margaret, and 17 month-old John visited Europe in 1931. They arrived back in the U.S. in New York on April 16th aboard the S.S. Lafayette which had departed Le Havre, France, on April 8th. All three of them were travelling under U.S. passport 313558. Their address in the U.S. was Northfield, Minnesota.

In the 1932 Minneapolis city directory, he was an artist for Augsburg Publishing House. He and Margaret lived at 5329 35th Avenue S.

He was listed in the 1933 Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition with a woodcut, Saint Luke.

In the 1935 and 1936 Minneapolis city directories, he was an artist for Augsburg Publishing House. He and Margaret lived at 129 E 56th.

In the 1938 Minneapolis directory, he is still an artist with Augsburg. He resides in Robbinsdale.

His work at Ausburg included illustrating Sunday School textbooks and other publications for children, including The Boy Who Fought with Kings, A Life of Martin Luther, and Little Koto, A Boy of Madagascar.

Inthe 1940 census, he and his family live in Robbinsdale. John was a college graduate, Margaret claimed two years of college. John was the art director for a publishing house. They owned their house, worth $5500, at 3363 France Avenue. (He gave the address as 3263 France in his draft registration on 16 Oct 1940.)

In the 1948 Minneapolis city directory, he was a commercial artist at 423 5th Avenue S. He resided at RD 4, Richfield.

They lived at 7806 S 78th Street in Bloomington at the time the engagement of their son to Sonya was announced in September of 1951.

In the 1958 Glendale city directory, he was an advertising artist. He and Margaret lived at 4661 Lowell Avenue.

A November, 1959, article in the Star had him in Hollywood, California.

He designed the altar cross in the little chapel in Agnes Melby Hall at St. Olaf College in Northfield. He also did the painting of the St. Olaf woman guided by the spirit of Christ which hangs in the chapel.

According to the Minneapolis city directory, John Ellingboe was employed as an artist by The Bureau of Engraving, “a large Twin Cities printing company,” according to Crump’s Minnesota Prints and Printmakers. By the late 1930s, he was at Augsburg Publishing.

Illustrated a book in 1943:

Land of Suspence
Berggrav, Eivind
Price: £ 3.08

Book Description: Augsburg Publ (1943). Hard Cover. 144 pages. First Edition. Transl from Norwegian by O. Herbert Aanestad. Illustrated by John L. Ellinghoe. Green cloth hardcover. A VG++ copy in a VG, mylar cover dustjacket with very light edgewear. Bookseller Inventory #11989

Bookseller: Katahdin Books (Queensbury, NY, U.S.A.)

The illustrator (“the drawings at the heads of the chapters”) of Theodore Blegen’s Norwegian Migration to America published in 1940 by the Norwegian-American Historical Association.

From the February, 1944, St. Olaf alumni magazine: “Augsburg Publishing House has just published a book which is the product of three Oles: Philip Dybvig, '23, and Randolph Haugen, '24, editors, and John Ellingboe, ‘27, artist. The book is "The Forward March of Faith," centennial publication of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. From the points of view of physical make-up, art, and literary content, the book is an extraordinarily fine piece of work.”

The March, 1947, alumni magazine notes that John Ellingboe illustrated a children’s book by the Hongs (”The Boy Who Fought With Kings”) published by Augsburg in 1946.

The June, 1952, alumni magazine notes that he was a member of the Alumni Council and that his address was: John L. Ellingboe ('27) Richfield Station, R.R. 4, Minneapolis 9.

Mike reports:

“{John} did work for Augsburg. I have a few of the Christmas annuals that included his work and some original silk screen prints of native American sites in the SW. He designed their handmade Christmas cards every year and sent them out to family. They lived in Hemet for a time and raised Beagles there.”

From rubylane.com: “Ellingboe was born in Minnesota and lived there ‘till the 1950s, working for the Bureau of Engraving for many years. He became a commercial artist, then moved to California, residing in Glendale, California, by the mid-1950s. Later on, he moved out to Helmet, California.”

Baptism:
probably St. John’s

Confirmation:
St. John’s

John married Margaret BYE on 21 Nov 1927 in Rice County, Minnesota. Margaret (daughter of Hans Peter Martinusson BYE and Marie (Mary) STANGVIK, daughter of Johan Edvard Martinusson (John M) BYE and Grethe Johanna Mikalsdatter (Gertie) HAGA) was born on 7 Nov 1908 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 25 Jan 2004 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1922-10152

Notes:

Her birth certificate was indexed as Lois Irene Simmson, mother’s maiden name Ellingkoe.

Living with her Simonson grandparents in Lanesboro at the time of the 1930 census and the 1940 census.

St. Olaf, ’44.

Living in Minneapolis in 1993.

Alice married Lorne Rodney NEWHOUSE on 12 Jan 1951 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Lorne was born on 11 Dec 1925 in Douglas County, Minnesota; died on 28 Sep 1992 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was 17 years old in the 1940 census.

In the 1943 Colorado Springs city directory, she was a student at Colorado College. She and her sister lived at 1029 N Nevada Avenue.

MARTIN, VIRGINIA REICH 88, passed away peacefully August 25, 2010. Born June 11, 1922 in Moravia, Iowa, her family moved to Glenwood Spgs, Colorado, in the mid-1930s. She graduated from Garfield County High School in 1940 as class valedictorian, attended Colorado Woman's College for two years earning an Associate of Arts, and graduated from Colorado College with a degree in Bus. Admin and Banking in 1944. Her husband of 63 years, Frank, and her parents Herschel and Louella Reich preceded her in death. The family would like to thank the staff of The Village in Centennial, CO for their wonderful support and care over the last few years. Virginia will be missed by her children and grand children: Gary Martin (Polly); Christie Ehmann (Walter, Ehren 32, Adriane 27); Colleen Mallgren (Tony, Evan (Courtney) 29, Wes 27); Ken Martin (Christy, Mackey 26, Tammy (Daniel) Crawford 24, Justin 22, Jefferson 20, Hannah 21, Mattie 18) and Brent Martin (Lisa, Ava 14); and her great grandchild, Josiah Crawford. Her sister Allene Robson, nieces Meg Mahoney, Deb Robson, and their families will also miss her. Virginia was the essential "beloved mother" who kept the household together and pointed in the right direction. She dedicated her life to her family. A pleasure to spend time with, she quietly and humbly lived a life of excellence. She was the foundation of our family and one of the pillars of the neighborhood. The ripple effect of her gentle forgiving ways, loving guidance, humor, and inspiration will be felt in all the generations to come. When a loved one passes, there is in her survivor's lives a certain sadness and grief, which is eventually resolved by the recurring memories of that loved one, who then takes a deserved place again as a virtual companion in her survivor's futures. We, her family, are blessed by God to have had her in our lives.

Died:
last residence

Family/Spouse: Francis J MARTIN. Francis was born on 31 Oct 1920; died on 25 Dec 2008 in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As Allene, she was 15 years old in the 1940 census.

In the 1943 Colorado Springs city directory, she was a student at Colorado College. She and her sister lived at 1029 N Nevada Avenue.

Her obit:

Capturing the spirit of Allene Reich Robson in a few words is an impossible task. Quiet and unassuming, she nonetheless engaged fully with life from her first breath to her last, with myriad interests and a heart full of love. To describe her as a mother and homemaker and the person who managed the payroll for the family business doesn't begin to represent her. For decades, she enhanced church choirs with her beautiful voice, in addition to singing (and whistling) around the house, and also sang in a barbershop group. She didn't just sew; she quilted and tailored. She didn't just garden; she donated years of service to the Chicago Botanic Garden and, after moving to Washington in 1994, coordinated and hosted the Olympic Manor Garden Club sale, which provided scholarships for horticultural students at Edmonds Community College. She belonged to, and was an officer, in PEO, a philanthropic organization that supports women's education, aspirations, and achievement. Years of participating in Know Your Chicago programs, sponsored by the University of Chicago, gave her a wide and deep view of social issues, about which she cared profoundly. As a deacon at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Ballard, she accepted a variety of responsibilities, small and large. Always open to learning, she unfailingly characterized her accomplishments as nothing special.

Born in Moravia, Iowa, Allene experienced the lows of the Depression with a family that blew out of the Oklahoma dust bowl to land in Taos, New Mexico, where they began to build a new life. Taos remained important in the family narrative, and in 2008, Allene and her older sister, Virginia Reich Martin, made a trip to Taos with their daughters. From Taos the family moved to Glenwood Springs, Colorado, where they established a restaurant called the Log Cabin Inn and later a lumberyard. After high school, she graduated from Colorado College with a degree in business affairs, money, and banking (her father's choice: she later said she would have loved to have been a children's librarian). Her background in practical matters, along with her Depression experiences, gave her the ability to manage money in two family businesses and for the household. She understood stocks as well as apples, and how to choose good ones in both cases.

Her children and grandchildren knew her as a reliable source of unconditional love, clear and thoughtful and accepting in a way that let them know she perceived their greatest potential, whether it had been manifested yet or not. We will miss her so much.

The daughter of Herschel Willard Reich and Louella Bertine Ellingboe Reich, Allene married William Wallace Robson, Jr., in 1947, and they celebrated 58 years of marriage before he died in 2005. She is survived by two daughters, Deborah Robson and Meg Robson Mahoney, her son-in-law Jake Mahoney, and three grandchildren, Rebekah Robson-May, Corey Caitlin Mahoney, and Conor Robson Mahoney. Remembrances may be made to Doctors without Borders, Feed the Children, or Evergreen Healthcare Hospice. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx?pid=165248136#fbLoggedOut

Marion married William Wallace ROBSON, Jr in 1947. William was born on 20 Apr 1923; died on 17 Sep 2005 in Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1922-43504

Notes:

St. Olaf, ‘43.

She lived in Milwaukee at the time of her marriage to Feroe. That is contradicted by an article in the Star on December 24, 1944, which announced the couple’s engagement. In that article, she is said to “make her home with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. L Ellingboe, Richfield station.”

In a family history of her grandparents: “In 1973 a granddaughter of John’s, Elaine Hjortland Feroe and her family moved to Northfield where she is on the staff of St. John’s Lutheran Church.”

She lived in Northfield at the time of her son Mark’s death.

Elaine June Feroe, age 100 of Northfield,

Elaine died on November 10, 2022 at the Northfield Care Center.

She was born April 6, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN to Elmer S. and Mildred Hjortland. Elaine spent her early years in Eau Claire and Milwaukee WI, where her father served as a Lutheran pastor. She attended St. Olaf College, graduating in 1943 in Speech Communications. She met her husband, Pastor Jennings Feroe in 1943 while playing ping pong at Lake Geneva Bible Camp, where Jennings had brought members of his congregation from Long Lake, IL.

They were married on January 21, 1945 in Milwaukee. After the end of WWII they moved to Mankato, MN where Jennings accepted a call to Bethlehem Lutheran Church. After 28 years of shared ministry in Mankato, they moved to Northfield, MN when Jennings took a job in the Development Office at St. Olaf College. During her years in Northfield, Elaine worked at St. Olaf College and St. John’s Lutheran Church. A competitive spirit, she enjoyed golfing for many years and played bridge into her 90’s. She was known for her generous gift giving, delivering a humorous speech, and getting things done-whether in the family, as a pastor’s wife or in various leadership roles over her lifetime.

She and Jennings moved to the Northfield Retirement Center in 2002 and enjoyed being active members of this special community. The family wishes to thank the NRC staff and her friends for their support and care over the many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, son Mark, brothers Bud and John and great granddaughter Serenity. She is survived by her children Mary (Ted) Hovey of Roseville, Bruce (Kathy) Feroe of Hoyt Lakes , Lois (Roger) Tinker of Coon Rapids and Ellen (Rick) Hedrick of St. Paul ; 6 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren.

Elaine married Jennings Gotfred FEROE on 21 Jan 1945 in Wisconsin. Jennings (son of Albert Kornelius FEROE and Jensine M ANDERSON) was born on 17 Aug 1913 in Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota; died on 22 Nov 2009 in Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Northfield, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He died of bulbar polio.

He was a graduate of St. Olaf College and was a veteran of World War II.

Elmer married Mona Jean BILDEN in 1948. Mona was born on 14 Mar 1924 in North Dakota; died on 10 Sep 2017 in North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She is the 8 year-old Beverly Tillman living in Sandstone, Minnesota, in the 1940 census. Her parents were Berry and Florence Tillman.

Family/Spouse: RASMUSSEN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2016-MN-016534

Notes:

John Gordon Hjortland, 78, of Northfield and a former Oak Park resident, died peacefully at the Care Center of the Northfield Retirement Community.

Born on Feb. 27, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was adopted by Elmer and Mildred (Ellingboe) Hjortland as an infant. Growing up, he lived in Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Chicago, and Oak Park, graduating from Oak Park and River Forest High School with the class of 1956. John furthered his education at St. Olaf College.

He later returned to Chicago to work for Red Owl Foods and went on to work as a respiratory therapist for 37 years, most of this time spent at St. Luke's Presbyterian and Rush Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He retired in 2000.

A former member of Oak Park's United Lutheran Church where he lived and worked as the church caretaker for 15 years, he enjoyed singing in the church choir and cherished the time he spent with his family and friends, especially going fishing with his nephew.

John Hjortland is survived by his sister, Elaine Feroe; his nephews, Bruce (Kathy) Feroe and David (Debra) Hjortland; his nieces, Lois (Roger) Tinker and Mary (Ted) Hovey; his sister-in-law, Mona Hjortland Lund; six great-nieces; and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Mildred (Ellingboe) Hjortland, and his siblings, Elmer Jr. "Bud" and Beverly Rasmusson. 

Obituary for John G. Hjortland
John Gordon Hjortland was born on February 27, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As an infant he was adopted by Elmer and Mildred (Ellingboe) Hjortland. John was baptized at Ascension Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI and confirmed in his faith at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.

Growing up John lived in Milwaukee, Minneapolis and lastly Chicago, where John graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School with the class of 1956. John furthered his education at St. Olaf College. He later returned to Chicago to work for Red Owl Foods. John went on to work as a respiratory therapist for 37 years, most of this time was spent at St. Luke’s Presbyterian and Rush Memorial Hospital in Chicago, retiring in 2000. Following retirement John remained in the Chicago area until moving to Northfield in 2010.

John was a former member of United Lutheran Church in Oak Park, Illinois, where he lived and worked as the church caretaker for 15 years. He was a big Chicago sports fan, he especially enjoyed following the Chicago Cubs. John enjoyed singing in the church choir. He was an avid car fan as he was race car driver for some time driving. A 57’ Chevy was his favorite. He cherished the time spent with his family and friends, especially going fishing with his nephew.

John is survived by his sister Elaine Feroe of Northfield; nephews: Bruce (Kathy) Feroe of Hoyt Lakes, David (Debra) Hjortland of North Oaks, MN; nieces: Lois (Roger) Tinker of Coon Rapids and Mary (Ted) Hovey of Roseville; sister-in-law, Mona Hjortland Lund of Northwood, ND; and 6 great nieces, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Elmer Jr. “Bud” and Beverly Rasmusson.

On Tuesday Evening, May 17, 2016, John passed away peacefully at the Care Center of the Northfield Retirement Community reaching the age of 78.

Died:
Northfield Care Center

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1929-39515
• Occupation: Chemist

Notes:

In the 1952 Ames, Iowa, city directory, he was a student at ISC. He and Sonya lived at 565 Pammel Court.

In the 1956 Ames, Iowa, city directory, he and Sonya are still at 565 Pammel Court. He was a graduate assistant at ISC.

In the September, 1956, St. Olaf Alumni magazine: “John L. Ellingboe received his Ph. D. degree from Iowa State College, Ames, in June 1956. His major is in analytical chemistry. He is living in Littleton, Colorado, where he is associated with the Denver Research Center of the Ohio Oil Company.”

He flew his balloon, called the Strawberry Shake or the Strawberry Float, at various balloon race events.

By 1990, he and Priscilla live at 36810 Mariners Drive at The Sea Ranch, a development in Mendocino County, just south of the unincorporated Gualala.

He is a docent at the lighthouse near Gualala.

John “Jack” Ellingboe, 93, passed December 31, 2022, in Sea Ranch, California. He loved being a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all he met.

He was a natural leader, yet a quiet man, with enormous gifts that will leave an imprint on this world, and many hearts, for years to come.

He was an intellect, receiving a B.S. in Chemistry and Physics from St. Olaf College in Northfield (1947), Minnesota, earning a PhD in Chemistry from Iowa State University (1956), and then earned the position of Associate Research Director of Refining and Marketing at the Marathon Oil research lab (1956-1986). Daily, he enjoyed beating the clock while solving daily newspaper puzzles, sudoku, and crosswords until his final days.

He was a community steward, serving the Littleton, Colorado, community for over 20 years on various boards as council member and mayor pro tempore, being the Colorado president of the American Chemical Society, an serving on the Arapahoe Community College board.

He was an organizer, setting up score keeping for his daughter’s synchronized swim meets, partnered with Priss to sell yarn (1986-2006), sorting clothing for a charity boutique, and instructing those who wanted to learn bridge.

He was an adventurer, whether rafting down a river, soaring high over the landscape in a hot-air balloon (1982-1992), crossing America as part of the Columbus Discovering America event (1992), or walk the redwood trails of California, he loved life. When young, he adored the game of football and later rooting-on his favorite teams. After moving to California, he learned to ride bicycles and often joined Priss on her daily trips to the swimming pool.

He was a creative, designing gardens, making jewelry, or doodling on any available notepad.

Mostly, he was an everyday hero, offering a smile and wave to anyone who walked by, supporter of small business, and gracious giver of his time.

In the last years, Jack endured many health issues but was an eternal optimist always looking to make the “big comeback.” Despite his challenges, music continued to be a lifelong comfort and enjoyed tapping his fingers along to any snappy jazz tune.

His body may have given out but his spirit remained stubbornly strong and, as in life, he died his way.

Jack is survived by his wife, Priss, of 39 years, his children John, Kirsten, Karen, Bruce, their spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchild, and Priss’s daughter Ann.

In lieu of a traditional memorial service, Jack has requested a small donation gift sent to a local charity.

John married S.J. WATSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: P.E. ROESCHLAUB. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2013-MN-034360

Notes:

His obit says that “he was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and graduated from Mankato High School in 1965. He attended Waldorf College for 2 years and received his Bachelors Degree from Mankato State College. Over the years Mark lived in various communities in Minnesota and Northern Iowa, most recently in South St. Paul.”

Died:
Regions Hospital in St. Paul