Benson, Minnesota-Funeral services for John E. Rear, 68, will be held on Wednesday, January 15, at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson, Minnesota. Interment will follow the service at the Benson City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 14, at The Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. .
John Edward Rear was born April 6, 1945, in Montevideo, Minnesota, the son of Edward and Agnes (Jorgenson) Rear. He was baptized and confirmed at the Mandt Lutheran Church in rural Montevideo. He grew up in Swenoda Township and graduated from Benson High School in 1963. On April 12, 1970, John was united in marriage to Carolyn M. Ladwig at the United Lutheran Church in Elbow Lake, Minnesota. This union was blessed with more than 43 years of marriage, three children, and four grandchildren. John lived in Swenoda and Torning Townships all his life and was a lifelong farmer. John was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served as an usher and on the Church Council. He organized and was a member of the Swift County Corn Growers Association, and was a member of Farm Bureau, and the Swift County Soybean Growers Association. Among the things John enjoyed were farming, farming, farming, his Green Iron, reading, sports, and spending time with his family ~ especially his grandchildren ~ and friends. John was called from this life on Saturday, January 11, 2014, at the Swift County Benson Hospital in Benson, Minnesota. He attained the age of 68 years, 9 months and 5 days.
John is survived by his wife, Carolyn Rear of Benson; three daughters: Laura Rear of Maple Grove, Janelle (Chad) Notbohm of Miles City, Montana, and Linette (Brandon) Dahl of West Fargo, North Dakota; four grandchildren: Jace, Natalie, and Brynn Notbohm, and Juliana Dahl; and one sister, Jewel Berg of Rolling Meadows, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Agnes Rear; and his grandparents.
Service Schedule
Visitation
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday January 14, 2014
Trinity Lutheran Church
Benson, MN 56215
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday January 15, 2014
Trinity Lutheran Church
Benson, MN 56215
Service Schedule
Visitation
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday January 14, 2014
Trinity Lutheran Church
Benson, MN 56215
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday January 15, 2014
Trinity Lutheran Church
Benson, MN 56215
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J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of John Edward Rear – May you find comfort in your loving memories, great pictures and in recalling the many talents of Mr. Rear. It was not God’s purpose that mankind suffer and die and God has promised that a time will come when no one will say “I am sick” (Isaiah 33:24). The Bible promises a resurrection of dear family members and friends that we have lost (John 5:28, 29). The Paradise that was originally promised for the earth in the Garden of Eden will be fulfilled and cause God’s “will to be done as in Heaven also upon Earth” (Matthew 6:9, 10). I hope you are comforted by Bible promises of a hopeful future (John 17:3).
Jan Munroe says
Janelle, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. It is never easy and always to soon but I know you have faith that he is in the Lord’s hands now. May all your precious memories bring comfort to you and your family. Jan
Ken & Kristi Stein says
Dear Janelle and family, We are truely sorry for your loss. It never is easy losing a Loved One. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you each and every day. Ken and Kristi Stein
Pam & Karl Rogge says
Janelle and family, We were so sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish the memories – they will give you strength. Blessings, Pam