John Stoesz

John Arthur Stoesz was born in Mt. Lake, MN, on December 18, 1923, the son of John C. Aganetha (Quiring) Stoesz. John grew up in Mt. Lake and country school. He married Evelyn Loewens on June 20, 1946 in Mt. Lake. John worked at Balzer MFG and later became a partner with his uncle, Abe Balzer, in the business. He farmed east of Bingham Lake for 4 years. He bought into the local Ford dealership and eventually became the sole owner and operated the dealership for 26 years. After he retired, John enjoyed doing fall and spring seasonal farm work for several local farmers. John also enjoyed golfing, reading and coffee with friends. One of John's greatest joys was spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. John joined the Mennonite Brethren Church in 1937, he served in many capacities over the years, Sunday School Superintendent, teacher, Trustee, Council member, Deacon, Chair of the building committee, church treasurer and sang in the church choir. John also served his community on city council, hospital board and nursing home board. He was also a member of the local Rotary club. His priorities were his Faith, his wife and his family. John is survived by his children; Janelle Stoesz (Fred Wilkinson) of Phoenix, AZ, Craig (Myra) Stoesz of Mound, Wendell Stoesz of Chicago, IL, 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, siblings; Luella Harder, Elizabeth Tieszen, Ed (Shirley) Tieszen, Tillie (Rich) Quiring, and a sister-in-law; Peggy Stoesz. He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, brother Harold, and brother-in-law Les Harder. Visitation 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tuesday, February 3, 2015 Community Bible Church-Mt Lake 500 Klein St. Mountain Lake, Minnesota, United States 56159 Service Information 11:00 am Tuesday, February 3, 2015 Community Bible Church-Mt Lake 500 Klein St. Mountain Lake, Minnesota, United States 56159 Interment Information Mountain Lake City Cemetery 10th St. N at Midway Rd Mountain Lake, Minnesota, United States 56159