Jon Archie Nimens, 68, of Crookston, MN passed away from an episode of cardiac arrest on May 14, 2025.
Jon was born on October 29, 1956, in Crookston, MN to Wilfred “Bill” and Patricia “Pat” Sullivan Nimens. He was baptized and confirmed at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Crookston. Jon graduated from Mount St. Benedict High School with the class of 1976. After high school, he attended Northland Community College in Thief River Falls. Jon earned his associate’s degree in architectural Drafting in 1980.
Jon, a lifelong resident of Crookston, was an entrepreneur. He was the co-owner of Associated Plumbing and Heating Engineers, co-owner of Timberlane Ski Resort, and owner of Saniduct Cleaning. Jon was a dedicated businessman that worked for 50 years helping to build and maintain the community. His work included churches, schools, hospitals, clinics, industrial buildings and residential homes. Jon enjoyed being outdoors. He loved spending time duck hunting, fishing, and downhill skiing. Jon’s passion was inventing things. He received a patent in 2000 for a drain cleaning apparatus which he was proud of. Jon took pride in his rental properties and was able to showcase his skills in repairing and maintaining them.
Jon is preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred Charles Nimens and Patricia M. Sullivan Nimens; brothers, William Patrick “Billy Pat” Nimens and Thomas “Tuna” Charles Nimens.
He is survived by his significant other, Shawn Hogenson of Crookston, MN; sisters, Julianne Rubley (Tim) of Sun City West, AZ and MaryJane Coe (Brian) of Naples, FL; twin brother, Jay Nimens (Cyndy) of Sun City West, AZ; sister-in-law, Wendy Hanson Nimens of Erie, CO; nieces and nephews, Tate (fiancée, Jeni Kay) Rubley, Trisha (Jordan) Krantz, Tana (Michael) Bustamante, Ross (Beth) Nimens, Paul (Nicole)
Nimens, Jenny (Tom) Magenis, Brad (Alex) Coe, Reid Nimens, Ty (Chloe) Nimens and Ethan (Wendy) Nimens.
Jon lived a simple, humble, and selfless life. His family will celebrate his life with a memorial service on June 26, 2025, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception beginning at 11:00am. Visitation with family will be held one hour prior. Lunch will be provided following the service.
Inurnment will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Crookston, MN.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to donate to your favorite charity.
