Titsworth, John Age 91, of Chanhassen, passed away November 29, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and his dear wife Jeanette. John was a wonderful, caring husband, father and grandfather. He was born August 15, 1925 in Hutsonville, Illinois, grew up on a small family farm in Robinson, Illinois, graduating from Robinson High School in 1943. John was in the Army Air Corps from 1943-1945. He married Jeanette (Crossman) in 1946. He graduated from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology with an engineering degree in 1949. John's career as a successful business man spanned many companies including Lear Siegler, Lear Jet, Control Data, and Xerox. John was an honest, hardworking gentleman throughout his entire career and was admired for his integrity and generosity. He was an active member of Wayzata Community Church for 45+ years. His family was always his first priority; John liked hunting and loved to golf, enjoying his retirement years in Florida, cherishing visits by his children and grandchildren. John is survived by sister-in-law, Judy Morrison; sons, John (Debby), Steve (Cathy); daughters, Susan (Jerald) and Sandra: 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grand-children, many nieces and nephews. Memorial service: Monday, December 5 at 11 AM at Wayzata Community Church, 125 E. Wayzata Blvd. Visitation: Sunday, December 4 from 5-7 PM at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 E. Wayzata Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Alzheimers Association: Alz.org. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577

Published on December 4, 2016


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