1931
John
2019
John Edward McCann
April 10, 1931 — September 18, 2019
John McCann, 88 of Lake City, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, surrounded by his family.
John was born on April 10, 1931 in Lacrosse, WI. To John "Jack" and Mary (Czechowicz) McCann. He grew up in Lacrosse and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1949. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS BLUE on active duty during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Jasperson of Viroqua, WI. on February 27, 1954 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Lacrosse, WI. They were blessed with four children. John and Mary celebrated 65 years of marriage this past February. John attended Milwaukee School of Engineering receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering on September 20, 1957. After gaining work experience in Wisconsin and Indiana, John was hired in September of 1961 as a Certified Manufacturing Engineer for IBM in Rochester, MN. After a successful career at IBM in Management and later as an International Procurement Engineer traveling all over the world, he retired on July 1, 1987. Johns was a member of St. Mary's of The Lake Catholic Church in Lake City, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a lifetime member of the VFW Post 8729 in Lake City, a lifetime member of the Lake City Sportsman's Club, Lions Club and Ducks Unlimited. John was an avid sportsman; fishing and hunting were his passions throughout his life. John also enjoyed camping, boating, computers, motorcycling and fishing trips to the Boundary Water Canoe Area. John will always be remembered as a grand story teller of his adventures. John especially loved spending time with his family.
John is survived by his wife, Mary; his children Cynthia (William) Rudeen of Bird Island, MN, Daniel John McCann of Mora, MN, Katherine (Bryce) Hinck of Lake City and Michelle McCann of Minneapolis, MN; Grandchildren Britta Lillion, Andrew Rudeen, Charles Rudeen, Rachel Rudeen, Jessica Hinck and Benjamin Hinck; Great Grandchildren, Brady, Elsie, Mae and Miles Rudeen; Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law Wayne and Ann Jasperson of Rochester, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Robert and Jerome, sister Jeanette McRoberts and infant brother.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019, 11:00am at St. Mary's of The Lake Catholic Church in Lake City, MN, with Father John Wilmot officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Lake City. Visitation will be on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 2 to 4p at Mahn Family Funeral Home Anderson-Peterson Chapel in Lake City, MN. Friends may also call one hour before the service at the church. Memorials are preferred to St. Croix Hospice, The Bluffs of Lake City or St. Mary's of The Lake Catholic Church. On-Line Condolences may be placed at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
419 W Lyon Ave
Lake City, MN, 55041
John was born on April 10, 1931 in Lacrosse, WI. To John "Jack" and Mary (Czechowicz) McCann. He grew up in Lacrosse and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1949. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS BLUE on active duty during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Jasperson of Viroqua, WI. on February 27, 1954 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Lacrosse, WI. They were blessed with four children. John and Mary celebrated 65 years of marriage this past February. John attended Milwaukee School of Engineering receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering on September 20, 1957. After gaining work experience in Wisconsin and Indiana, John was hired in September of 1961 as a Certified Manufacturing Engineer for IBM in Rochester, MN. After a successful career at IBM in Management and later as an International Procurement Engineer traveling all over the world, he retired on July 1, 1987. Johns was a member of St. Mary's of The Lake Catholic Church in Lake City, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a lifetime member of the VFW Post 8729 in Lake City, a lifetime member of the Lake City Sportsman's Club, Lions Club and Ducks Unlimited. John was an avid sportsman; fishing and hunting were his passions throughout his life. John also enjoyed camping, boating, computers, motorcycling and fishing trips to the Boundary Water Canoe Area. John will always be remembered as a grand story teller of his adventures. John especially loved spending time with his family.
John is survived by his wife, Mary; his children Cynthia (William) Rudeen of Bird Island, MN, Daniel John McCann of Mora, MN, Katherine (Bryce) Hinck of Lake City and Michelle McCann of Minneapolis, MN; Grandchildren Britta Lillion, Andrew Rudeen, Charles Rudeen, Rachel Rudeen, Jessica Hinck and Benjamin Hinck; Great Grandchildren, Brady, Elsie, Mae and Miles Rudeen; Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law Wayne and Ann Jasperson of Rochester, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Robert and Jerome, sister Jeanette McRoberts and infant brother.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019, 11:00am at St. Mary's of The Lake Catholic Church in Lake City, MN, with Father John Wilmot officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Lake City. Visitation will be on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 2 to 4p at Mahn Family Funeral Home Anderson-Peterson Chapel in Lake City, MN. Friends may also call one hour before the service at the church. Memorials are preferred to St. Croix Hospice, The Bluffs of Lake City or St. Mary's of The Lake Catholic Church. On-Line Condolences may be placed at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
Visitation
SEP 22. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Anderson-Peterson ChapelMass
SEP 23. 11:00 AM (CDT)
St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church419 W Lyon Ave
Lake City, MN, 55041
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John Edward McCann, please visit our flower store.
Guestbook
Photo Gallery
Visits: 3
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors