John Edward Corrigan
Monday, April 26, 1926
Date of Death:
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Age:
91 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday April 13, 2018
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday April 14, 2018
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Saturday April 14, 2018
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Monday, April 26, 1926
Date of Death:
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Age:
91 years old
Monday, April 26, 1926
Date of Death:
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Age:
91 years old
John Edward Corrigan
John Edward Corrigan, age 91, died peacefully at his home in Altoona, Wisconsin, surrounded by his four children, on April 5, 2018.
John was born on April 26, 1926 in Hibbing, Minnesota. Along with his family he moved to Albert Lea, Minnesota in 1934. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1944, a World War II veteran, he enlisted in the Navy. In 1945 he was sent to the Philippines, returning home in 1946.
He is a graduate of St. John’s University and the University of Minnesota.
In 1956 John moved to Rochester where he first worked for Thorp Loan and Thrift and then for IBM from where he retired in 1989.
While at Thorp Loan and Thrift he met Margaret Ludescher. They were married in 1958 and spent the next 54 years together until her death in 2012. Margaret and John had 4 children.
In 2015 John moved to Altoona, Wisconsin to be closer to his children and grandchildren.
John loved to travel and together he and Margaret visited almost every state in the US and several European countries. This included travelling to Burkina Faso, West Africa, to visit their son John who was a Peace Corp volunteer.
John was a voracious reader of books, loved his newspapers and cross word puzzles.
He is survived by four children, John (Lisa) Corrigan, Mary (Harry) Corrigan Pearson, Anne (Chris) Corrigan Watson, Kathleen (Bill) Corrigan Howe and his five grandchildren, Austin James, Colin John, Abagael, William and Jack.
He will also be fondly remembered by many friends and staff at The Classic At Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, Wisconsin where he lived since 2015.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, brothers Patrick and James and his parents.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 13th, 2018 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and one hour prior to the mass at the church on Saturday. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 on April 14, 2018 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, with the Rev. Russell Scepaniak officiating. Burial with military funeral honors will be in Calvary Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers a donation may be made in John’s name to a Hospice of the donor’s choice.
Condolences
The family of John Edward Corrigan has received the following condolences.
To John's Children:
My sympathy goes out to you, your dad was a wonderful man, a great husband, father and a good next door neighbor.
Dear John, Mary, Anne and Kathy,
We were sorry to hear that John Sr. was so unwell and passed away. I remember fondly the many days spent on Valkyrie drive at the Corrigans, both John and Margaret were so warm and welcoming! The engaging conversations that as you know, coming from very well read people, was always enjoyed and will be cherished in my memories of Rochester.
Jenny and I hope that you all can celebrate John's long life, pray that John rests in peace as he joins Margaret once again.
Sincerely,
Mike & Jenny Sehl
I am so honored to have got the chance to know John. I would see John in the lobby reading and we would always have a quick conversation in the elevator. I only got to know John better about two weeks before is passing but in that short time he made a big impact. He was such a gentle and sweet man with a big heart. He was always very appreciative of us helping him and talked highly of his family. I am going to miss his infectious smile and his presence at The Classic. My heartfelt condolences to his family
My first conversation with John left an impression. He was very proud of his family and told me all about the grandchildren in his collage picture that hung in his bathroom at The Classic. What an amazingly sweet and gentle soul. I am blessed that I got to know him, albeit briefly. It was my pleasure to care for him. My heart is with you all.
Dear Anne, Chris, Austin and Colin,
It's so hard to lose a dad and grandfather, so I am sending you my heartfelt sympathies.
After reading your dad's obituary, Anne, I thought -it's no wonder you are the person of character and faith that you are today...........and now you and Chris are passing on that legacy
to Austin and Colin. What an interesting and full life your dad had! I know the past few years have been a challenge for him and for you all. May you be comforted by the sharing of fond memories and
the knowledge that you showed him faithful care and love until the end. I will be lifting you up in prayer.
Sincerely,
Linda Corey
It was an honor to be a part of John final years. I will truly miss his smile as he read the newspaper in the lobby almost every morning. When the weather was nice he would sit outside by the entrance of the Classic and read one of his books. He did his MN goodbye while in WI. I also got to meet his committed children while he was saying his MN goodbye. Sorry to John Corrigan's family for their loss of an awesome man, he is missed every day, when I see an empty place at the table where he read the newspaper. Thanks for letting me be a part of your life, Lori Hofacker
We have many fond memories of John and Margaret, our next door neighbors for many years. Our love and sympathy to you. We miss them both.
Larry and Gwen Scilley
My Dear Cousins,
We are sad to learn of John's passing. He was a stalwart member of our family... and maybe the last of his generation.
We are sorry that we will be unable to attend the services. Please know that you have our sympathy.
Love,
John (and Mary Lou)
Our condolences on the loss of your Dad. So very sorry to hear the news of his passing.
Love,
Simone and Joe Duven