John Thomas Scholtes

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Scholtes, John Thomas 76, of Annandale, passed away January 27, 2021. John was born in Minneapolis on December 4, 1944, to Michael and Dorothy Scholtes. He is preceded in death by parents and siblings Dennis, Marlene, Charles and Claire Marie Smith. Survived by siblings Maryann McCoy, Joseph, Catherine Felicetta, Raymond (Catherine), Robert (Carla), James, Christine Nelson; sister-in-law Jackie (Scholtes) Hadley; and brother-in-law Jerry Smith. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, friends and his "adopted granddaughter" Alissa Beimert. John will be remembered as a favorite uncle, skilled artist often painting in Pointillism, photographer and free spirit. He lived in the Minneapolis West Bank neighborhood during the 1960s-70s. A celebration of John's life will be held at a later date.

Published on February 7, 2021