John Joseph Gangelhoff died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on December 12, at the age of 74. He will be deeply missed by loving wife, Donna (Jorgensen), with whom he shared a special bond of love and friendship for 54 years; children, Diane (Dennis) Derdoski, Mark (Debbie), John (Joyce), Judith (Donald) Barry, Matthew (Debbie), Nancy, David (Leslie Russell), Steven, Catherine (Brian) Schmid, Sandra (Todd Andersen), Christine (Dragan Lausevic) and Thomas; sister, Angela Raskob; brothers, Daniel, Gerald, and Dominic; 21 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by mother, Mary (Daley); son, Jerome; infant son; sister, Peggy and brothers, Robert and James. He lived a life of quiet dignity and strength, fully devoted to his family. He made an impact on the lives of many people and his absence will be deeply felt. Memorial service 10:30 AM Monday at the Gearty-Delmore Chapel of Plymouth, 37th Ave N & Vicksburg Lane. Pvt interment Ft Snelling. Visitation Sunday, 3-5 PM. Gearty-Delmore Plymouth 763-553-1411

Published on December 16, 2001


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