John J. Lenartz

John J. Lenartz, age 98, of Woodbury, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Preceded in death by three sisters; and son-in-law. Survived by devoted wife of 74 years, Rosemary; children, Tim, Kathy, Dan, and Annette; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and other loving family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM with visitation beginning at 10 AM, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the Church of St. Rita, 8695 80^th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016. Private burial at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Cemetery, St. Paul Park, MN at a later date.

A special 'Thank You' to Lifespark Hospice and St. Therese of Woodbury for their care of our husband and father.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Little Sisters of the Poor (littlesistersofthepoor.org) and/or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).