1947
John
2016
John Braseth
January 31, 1947 — February 22, 2016
John Braseth was born on January 31, 1947, in Mankato, Minnesota, the son of Phillip and Loretta (Rasmussen) Braseth. The family moved to Alexandria when John was 16 and he graduated from Alexandria High School and furthered his education at Alexandria Technical College.
John worked as a dispatcher for the Alexandria Police Department and Douglas County Sherriff Office. He loved the Alexandria Community and cherished the people he worked with. He also had a special place in his heart for his two nephews: Jimmy & Tommy John and niece, Kari Ann. He taught his nephews how to hunt and many special memories were created over the years. There are also many memories of fishing and hunting with friends.
His love of Halloween will never be forgotten – he even had a log of how many kids came and what the weather was for that day. He will be remembered as a kind, friendly man who was a “true blue guy”.
John died on Monday, February 22, 2016. He is survived by his Nephew: James Braseth Jr. of Minneapolis; niece: Kari Ann & husband, Grant Leroy Michaletz of Rochester; six great nieces and nephews: Jacob, Mackenzie, Matthew, Joshua, Mitchell, Jenna; sister-in-law: Sonja Braseth of Maple Grove.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, James Sr., nephew, Tommy John.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 29, 2016, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home with a Parish Prayer Service at 4:00 PM. Visitation will also be from 1:00 - 2:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 2:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery.
John worked as a dispatcher for the Alexandria Police Department and Douglas County Sherriff Office. He loved the Alexandria Community and cherished the people he worked with. He also had a special place in his heart for his two nephews: Jimmy & Tommy John and niece, Kari Ann. He taught his nephews how to hunt and many special memories were created over the years. There are also many memories of fishing and hunting with friends.
His love of Halloween will never be forgotten – he even had a log of how many kids came and what the weather was for that day. He will be remembered as a kind, friendly man who was a “true blue guy”.
John died on Monday, February 22, 2016. He is survived by his Nephew: James Braseth Jr. of Minneapolis; niece: Kari Ann & husband, Grant Leroy Michaletz of Rochester; six great nieces and nephews: Jacob, Mackenzie, Matthew, Joshua, Mitchell, Jenna; sister-in-law: Sonja Braseth of Maple Grove.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, James Sr., nephew, Tommy John.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 29, 2016, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home with a Parish Prayer Service at 4:00 PM. Visitation will also be from 1:00 - 2:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 2:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery.
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