John A. Schall, age 70, of Pine Island died on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. He was born on April 22, 1943, in Macomb, IL, to Roland and Henrietta Dennis Schall. John graduated from Plymouth High School and attended Western Illinois University. On June 2, 1963, he married Patricia Cox and they later divorced. John worked for Morton Buildings as a salesman for 40 years until his retirement. On August 5, 1988 he married Thelma Keltz. They lived in Ohio, Wisconsin, Texas and then Pine Island where they made their home for the last three years. John enjoyed reading history books, being outdoors, watching westerns and football especially the Green Bay Packers.
John is survived by his wife, Thelma of Pine Island; daughter, Kim (Tracy) Wheeler of Cleveland Heights, OH, son, Kraig (Becky) Schall of Pipe Creek, TX; grandchildren, Terry and Max Wheeler, Michael and Allison Schall; step-sons, Terry (Deb) Gasser, Larry Gasser, Michael (Pam) Gasser, step-grandchildren, Rodney (Rita) Gasser, Todd (Dawn) Gasser, Adam (Melissa) Gasser, Travis (Rachel) Gasser, Carli (Drew) Gump, and thirteen step-great-grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial service will be 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Mahler Chapel in Pine Island. Private family burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In honor of John's favorite colors and football team please wear green and yellow to the services. www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
Visitation
OCT
12.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Mahler Chapel
209 NW 1st Ave. P.O. Box 117
Pine Island, MN 55963
Service
OCT
12.
5:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Mahler Chapel
209 NW 1st Ave. P.O. Box 117
Pine Island, MN 55963