Mara, John A. Jr. Age 88, of Brooklyn Center, passed away on July 23, 2017. Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grand- father. Preceded in death by his parents, John & Nelsina; granddaughter, Crystal. Survived by his loving wife, Ruth; children, Diane (Dan) Drebenstedt, Steve (Donna) Mara, Linda (Bill) Cameron; grandchildren, Lisa, Nicki, Daniel Jr., John, Mike, Tracy; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Brunkow and Sadie Theisen. Funeral service 11 AM Thursday at Brooklyn United Methodist Church (7200 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center) with visitation one hour prior. Interment Sunset Cemetery. 763-533-3000 evansnordby.com

Published on July 25, 2017


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