of Edina, MN, passed away surrounded by family on February 28, 2020 at the age of 92.
John was born on April 1, 1927 in Minneapolis. He attended Edison High School, enlisted into the Navy during WWII and graduated William Mitchell College of Law in 1956. He married his loving wife of 54 years in 1965 and they raised their three children in Burnsville, MN before moving to Naples, FL.
John practiced as a trial attorney for over fifty years, from 1956 to 2017. John was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and an active member of St. William’s Parrish in Naples, Florida where he and Rosalie lived for many years.
John was known for his sharp intellect, compassionate nature, love of his family, Church and music. John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and source of inspiration to many.
Preceded in death by parents, John & Laura; sister, Jean Sanderson.
Survived by wife , Rosalie; sons, Nick Bryant & John (Donna); daughter, Anne-Marie; grandchildren; Annie, Grace and Lily Sullivan and John, Micheal and Matthew Ramstead; and great-grandson, AJ Ramstead.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, March 20th at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Chruch (5071 Eden Ave, Edina, MN 55436 ). Inurnment Sunset Cemetery.
The family kindly requests memorial donations be made in John’s name to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Advancing Our Mission Campaign-Rectory Fund (5071 Eden Ave, Edina, MN).
