John S. Staum

Age 87, longtime resident of Blaine, passed peacefully on 9/23/2018.

Preceded in death by Parents, Nels and Lydia; Sister, Phyllis Peterson.

Survived by Loving Wife of 64 years, Bernadette; Children, Mark (Linda) and Nancy Egge; Grandchildren, Lindsey (Mike), Jake (Erin), Nils (Malory) and Lars; and Great-granddaughter, Clare.

USMC Korean War Vet. Past National Commander of VFW. 1948 Central H.S. - Mpls. graduate. Attended St. Olaf College. Drafted in 1951; served 2 yrs. in the Marine Corps. Worked in construction, sales & mgmnt.

~Funeral Service~

11am, Friday, September 28, 2018 with visitation from 9:30-11am at

Christ Lutheran Church,

641 89th Ave NE,

Blaine, Minnesota

~Interment~

Morningside Memorial Gardens

Coon Rapids, Minnesota

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.