John LaCrosse, 86 of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN with his loving family by his side.
Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM with the Mass of Christian Burial at 7:00 PM on Friday, March 14, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner presiding. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery at a later date.
John Frederick LaCrosse was born on May 10, 1938 in Crookston, MN to Henry and Hazel (Zaiser) LaCrosse. He was raised on a farm in Lake Pleasant Township until the age of 10 when his father semi-retired and moved the family into town. Jack attended Lafayette High School, graduating in 1957. He participated in various activities including band, basketball and baseball and was well liked by all. Jack started dating his wife Glady while in high school on a dare from his friends. Jack and Glady were married at St. Joseph’s Church on May 16, 1959. They made their home in rural Terrebonne Township where Jack farmed for 40 years. From this union they were blessed with five children John, Cindy, Keith, Mark, and Tony. Upon his retirement in 2000 he sold the farm to his son Mark where he continued to work and help out until recently when his health began to decline.
Jack was very involved in many organizations over the years. He was a member of his church’s men’s guild, and choir. He was chairman for many years on his local elevator board, chaired the ASCS board for 11 years, and served on the Terrebonne Township board for 42 years until his retirement in 2019.
Jack and Glady loved traveling together, going on multiple cruises and bus tours. Some of their travels included exploring the Caribbean, watching the Winter Olympics in Canada, exploring the beauty of Alaska, trips around Lake Michigan, and experiencing the New England coast area during the fall. Jack enjoyed playing cards with family. He taught his kids to play pinochle, whist, cribbage, and the kids taught him the family favorite game Oh “Shucks” (if you know you know). He also enjoyed watching anything western and cheering on his favorite team the Vikings.
Jack is survived by his children; John (Dianne) Thomas, Cindy (Perry) Barnes, Keith (Jenipher) LaCrosse, Mark (Melanie) LaCrosse, Tony (Sue) LaCrosse, grandchildren; Matt Thomas, Brandon Thomas, Dave (Rebecca) Forsberg, Beth (Chad) Griffith, Zack LaCrosse, Abby LaCrosse, Andrew LaCrosse, Adam LaCrosse, Megan LaCrosse, Ashley LaCrosse, Heather Uriell, Cory Uriell, and several great grandchildren.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents, wife Glady and two infant children born in 1964.
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