John Thomas Leitzen
Monday, October 18, 1943
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Age:
80 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday January 08, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Tuesday January 09, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Tuesday January 09, 2024
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: St. Margaret Cemetery [ view map ]
Monday, October 18, 1943
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Age:
80 years old
Monday, October 18, 1943
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Age:
80 years old
John Thomas Leitzen
John Thomas Leitzen, 80 of Rochester, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, at Season’s Hospice Home.
John was born on October 18, 1943 in Rochester to Leonard and Eleanor (Rolstad) Leitzen. He attended Catholic grade school and graduated from Lourdes High School in 1961. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force, serving four years total, two of which were based in Tachikawa, Japan. On November 26, 1966 he married Arlys Herrick at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. John worked for IBM Rochester in various roles for almost 30 years. John could fix anything. He was an accomplished carpenter, loved gardening, and especially traveling in his RV to sites across the US and Canada and traveling worldwide to destinations including Russia, Ukraine, South America, Antarctica, China, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. For a time, he and Arlys lived in Italy.
He is survived by his wife Arlys, his sons Russell (Sarah), Keith (Sara), Jeremy, grandchildren Brianna, Charlotte, Madeline, and his sister Mary (Keith) Walton.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother William (Marge).
The Funeral Mass for John will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester. Visitation will be held on Monday evening, January 8, 2024 from 5:00PM until 7:00 PM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home along with one hour prior to the Mass at church. Burial will be at St. Margaret’s Catholic Cemetery, Mantorville, MN.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Season’s Hospice, Habitat for Humanity, or donor’s choice.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of John Thomas Leitzen has received the following condolences.
May the Lord, once a Carpenter, receive John to everlasting joy with recognition of his loving service to God, country, family, and Sisters.
I loved hearing about all the places John and Arlys would travel. Best of all are the family reunions. John will be greatly missed,but will always be in our hearts.
Arlys and family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending heart hugs to Arby’s and your boys and all the family at the loss of John. Steve & I had so many happy times with John and his family at Rolstad family reunions. I can still see his big smile. I remember with joy when you all came to Steve’s 60th birthday celebration, just before Steve became ill. Such a happy day that was. May all the beautiful happy memories with John stay forever warm in your hearts. Blessing and peace as you grieve together.
Sending heart hugs to Arby’s and your boys and all the family at the loss of John. Steve & I had so many happy times with John and his family at Rolstad family reunions. I can still see his big smile. I remember with joy when you all came to Steve’s 60th birthday celebration, just before still became ill. Such a happy day that was. May all the beautiful happy memories with John stay forever warm in your hearts. Blessing and peace as you grieve together.
May the angels welcome him to Paradise.
We will miss seeing you both at Cascade Creek.
Praying with you and for you.
I hold your family in my heart and in my prayers. May you find Peace and may your memories be sweet. God bless you all.
Cojourner Mary Doucette
I remember when my cousin John would stop over at the Rolstad house with his motorcycle and give us rides! John was devoted to family and if there was a need John was there. I will miss John but reassured there is an angel in heaven for us. ❤️
Sorry for your loss . Your family will be in my prayer's. Jeff Leitzen
We are so sad to hear the passing of John. He was a kind, happy man that loved his family and became joyful around his granddaughters. I remember him down on the floor playing with them when they were little. His chuckle was heartwarming ?.
Rest in peace
Rod and Ellen Michael