John Marsolek

John Joseph Marsolek Jr., age 83, of Austin, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. John was born May 5, 1933 in Owatonna, Minnesota to John and Amelia Marsolek. He grew up in Austin and graduated from Pacelli High School. John Married Sharon Heimer at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. He was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church and worked at Hormel for 18 years. John was also a janitor in the public school system, worked for Mayflower Moving and Storage, Klimek Transfer, and many others. John was always a good provider for his family. John’s favorite hobby was scrapping (his whole life for hours on end). He enjoyed fishing, going to the casino, and spending time with his family. He was a big believer in donating to charities and followed through with his beliefs. Survivors include his former wife, Sharon Marsolek, Austin, MN; six children, Mike (Pam), Austin, MN, Susie (Tony), Austin, MN, Mark, Owatonna, MN, Denise (Ken), Garner, IA, Brenda (Jerry), Mason City, IA, Bobby, Austin, MN; 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; sister, Pat (Jim) Hansen, Austin, MN; brother, Ron (Pam), Alexandria, MN; 3 nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1:00 pm on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. Friends may call from 11 am until the time of the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91 and V.F.W. Post #1216. Memorials are preferred to the Veteran’s Administration or Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery
4th Drive SW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Tuesday, July 5 2016
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Queen of Angels Catholic Church
1001 Oakland Avenue East
Austin MN 55912

Service

Tuesday, July 5 2016
1:00 PM

Queen of Angels Catholic Church
1001 Oakland Avenue East
Austin MN 55912