1917
John
2016
John E Fahl
October 17, 1917 — April 14, 2016
On March 4, 1942, John was married to Doris N. Jones. Doris passed away on June 2, 1957. On June 3, 1967, John married Amy Agnes Spaulding at Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson by Pastor Olson. This union was blessed with over 48 years of marriage. John farmed his entire life on the family farm. He was a member of the Farmer’s Union and the National Farmers Organization. He enjoyed farming, woodworking, playing cards, and reading. He was called from this life on Thursday afternoon, April 14, 2016, at the Gabriel House in Murdock. He attained the age of 98 years, 5 months and 27 days.
John is survived by his wife, Amy of Benson; his children: Barbara (John) Siedlecki of Blaine, MN, Joan Moline of Benson, Linda Christenson of Spring Lake Park, MN, Terry (Terri Ann) Osborn of Aberdeen, SD, and Diane Bahr of Blaine, MN; six grandchildren: Scott (Jeni) Bahr, Wendi (Joe) Giuliano, Matt (Christine) Bahr, Dori (Nick) Crawford, Kim Moline, and Zachary Osborn; 7 great-grandchildren: Hannah Moline, Austen Bahr, Jessica Bahr, Sophia Bahr, Bronte Bahr, Oliver Bahr, and Jared Crawford; a sister, Vivian Rosby of Edina, MN; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walfred and Jenny Fahl; his first wife, Doris Fahl; a sister, Gladys and her husband Donald Walden; brothers: Gerald and his wife Hazel Fahl, Harold and his wife Marion Fahl; brother- in-law, Roy Rosby; a son, Doug Osborn; and a son-in-law, Harry Bahr. Blessed be the memory of John Fahl.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson
Visitation
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson
Funeral Service
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Trinity Lutheran Church in Benson
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