John G. Lygre

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Lygre, John G. Age 75 of Lakeville, formerly of Northfield, died May 7, 2019. His family was bless- ed to be at his side. John graduated from Luther College (BA), Luther Seminary (MDiv), Rutgers University (MEd), and Princeton Theological Seminary (Ph.D.). For 32 years, John served St. Olaf College as a loyal administrator, teacher and advocate for the liberal arts. Both family and friends felt that John left a lasting legacy of a life that inspires others with his love, kindness, and integrity. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne; two daughters, Sara (Wade) Johnson of Eden Prairie, Anne (Josh) Kutzler of Lakeville; four grandchildren, Emily and Alexa Johnson, Ben and Will Kutzler; his mother, Esther Holte of Peoria, AZ; his brother, David (Laurae) Lygre of Ellensburg, WA; his sisters, Carol Sherfesee of New Castle, NH, Lois (Carlton) Mitchell of Spirit Lake, IA; and his sister-in-law, Anita Nagle of Fitchburg, WI. A celebration of John's life will be held on Friday, May 17 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Northfield, MN, 500 3rd Street West. Visitation will begin one hour prior. Memorials are preferred to the Parkinson's Foundation (parkinson.org), Luther Seminary (luthersem.edu), or donor's choice. northfieldfuneral.com

Published on May 12, 2019