1994
Jacob
2015
Jacob Kato
March 2, 1994 — September 20, 2015
OBITUARY
Jacob Donald Kato was born on March 2, 1994 in Coon Rapids, MN. He is youngest of three children born to Timothy and Beverly (Welck) Kato. Jacob and his family moved to Alexandria when he was six years old. He graduated from Jefferson High where he played hockey as a wing and center on offense. Jacob moved to Minneapolis and had begun taking classes at the Minneapolis Technical and Community College.
Jacob was known to play video games and watch football. He loved music and like to dance. He found his faith in the Lord again about a year ago through a close mentor and his church in St. Paul MN. He was now focusing on the positive side in his life and he shared his new attitude with his friends. Jacob was said to be a shining light to some of his friends and a positive influence in their lives.
Jacob was a loving son and brother who was looking forward to returning to school and making a good life for himself. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Jacob D. Kato died on Sunday, September 20, 2015 in Minneapolis, MN at the age of 21 years old. He was preceded in death by his grandparents James (Bernadine) Kato and grandmother Merna Welck. He is survived by his parents Timothy and Beverly Kato of Alexandria; sisters Beth Kato (Jim Robinson) of Plymouth, MN; Bonnie Kato (Don Ciweski) of Janesville, WI; grandfather Merwin Welck of Robbinsdale; aunt Barbara Welck of Robbinsdale, MN and special friends Brittnay Palmer of Minneapolis.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel in Alexandria.
Jacob Donald Kato was born on March 2, 1994 in Coon Rapids, MN. He is youngest of three children born to Timothy and Beverly (Welck) Kato. Jacob and his family moved to Alexandria when he was six years old. He graduated from Jefferson High where he played hockey as a wing and center on offense. Jacob moved to Minneapolis and had begun taking classes at the Minneapolis Technical and Community College.
Jacob was known to play video games and watch football. He loved music and like to dance. He found his faith in the Lord again about a year ago through a close mentor and his church in St. Paul MN. He was now focusing on the positive side in his life and he shared his new attitude with his friends. Jacob was said to be a shining light to some of his friends and a positive influence in their lives.
Jacob was a loving son and brother who was looking forward to returning to school and making a good life for himself. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Jacob D. Kato died on Sunday, September 20, 2015 in Minneapolis, MN at the age of 21 years old. He was preceded in death by his grandparents James (Bernadine) Kato and grandmother Merna Welck. He is survived by his parents Timothy and Beverly Kato of Alexandria; sisters Beth Kato (Jim Robinson) of Plymouth, MN; Bonnie Kato (Don Ciweski) of Janesville, WI; grandfather Merwin Welck of Robbinsdale; aunt Barbara Welck of Robbinsdale, MN and special friends Brittnay Palmer of Minneapolis.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel in Alexandria.
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