Arthur E. Jytyla

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Jytyla, Arthur E. 80 of Rose-mount, MN. Passed away peacefully with family and friends by his side on June 27, 2019 after a 17 year battle with prostate cancer. Art was born in Virginia, MN. He graduated from UMD and grad school at the U of M. Art was married for 58 years to his best friend and love of his life, Judy. Art worked for the N.L.R.B. for 33 years. His passion in life was his family and Curling at the St. Paul C.C. He loved living at his lake home on Pelican Lake all summer. He volunteered at The Minnesota Zoo for the past 20 years. Art was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Arvo Jytyla. Survived by wife Judy (Pogorelce); children, Molly Minervino, Amy Vassel and Steve (Jennifer) Jytyla; grandchildren Max and Kayde Minervino, Lauren and Ryan Vassel, Stephen Max, Adrianna, Raija and Arybella Jytyla; sister Helen (Bruce) Smith; sister-in-law Mary (Al) Williams; nephew Rick Williams; nieces Heather (Williams) Seppala, Kristianne Smith and special friend Mike Farbelow. Celebration of Life will be at Rose-mount United Methodist Church, 14770 Canada Ave., Rosemount, MN 55068 on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Gathering at 9:30-11:00 and service at 11:00-12:00. Lunch following service. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Our Lady of Peace, 2076 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104, The Minnesota Zoo or St. Paul Curling Club, Junior program.

Published on July 14, 2019