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John Mark Odden
February 8, 1931 — January 1, 2015
John Mark Odden, age 83, of Red Wing, died Thursday, January 01, 2015 at Loving Residence in Red Wing. He was born on February 8, 1931 in Madison, WI to Arthur and Agnes (Klovstad) Odden. He graduated from Twin Valley High School of MN in 1949 and later from St. Olaf College in 1957. He also obtained his Masters and Specialist Degree from Winona State University. John served as an officer in the Korean War and was honorably discharged as a 2nd LT. He married Beverly Bryan on July 16, 1960. He taught art and was the Principal at the Correctional School for Boys in Red Wing for 37 years. He served on many committees in the area including the Red Wing Art Association, Senior Center, United Way, Goodhue County Historical Board and many at United Lutheran Church. He was a member of United Lutheran Church and Red Wing Noontime Kiwanis where he served as President and Lt. Governor. He enjoyed camping, hiking, painting, boating, and downhill skiing.
He is survived by his wife Beverly of Red Wing; three sons, Mark (Lisa) of San Diego, CA; David (Kim) of Burnsville, MN; Stephen (Lisa) of Gurnee, IL; four grandchildren, Samuel, Kiara, Courtney, and Ryan; sister, Corinne (Bill) of Dana Pointe, CA; brother, Robert (Frankie) of Corona, CA; sister-in-law, Gloria of Irvine, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Arthur.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 5, 2015 at United Lutheran Church with Reverend Justin Boeding officiating. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel in Red Wing, and one hour prior to the funeral Monday at the church. Memorials are preferred to the National Parkinson Foundation or United Lutheran Church.
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN 55066
628 West 5th Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
628 West 5th Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
He is survived by his wife Beverly of Red Wing; three sons, Mark (Lisa) of San Diego, CA; David (Kim) of Burnsville, MN; Stephen (Lisa) of Gurnee, IL; four grandchildren, Samuel, Kiara, Courtney, and Ryan; sister, Corinne (Bill) of Dana Pointe, CA; brother, Robert (Frankie) of Corona, CA; sister-in-law, Gloria of Irvine, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Arthur.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 5, 2015 at United Lutheran Church with Reverend Justin Boeding officiating. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel in Red Wing, and one hour prior to the funeral Monday at the church. Memorials are preferred to the National Parkinson Foundation or United Lutheran Church.
Visitation
JAN 4. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CST)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN 55066
Visitation
JAN 5. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)
United Lutheran Church628 West 5th Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
Service
JAN 5. 11:00 AM (CST)
United Lutheran Church628 West 5th Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
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