John A. Mara Jr.
November 30, 1928 - July 23, 2017
Obituary for John A. Mara Jr.
Mara Jr., John A.
Age 88, of Brooklyn Center, passed away on July 23, 2017. Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by his parents, John & Nelsina; granddaughter, Crystal. Survived by his loving wife, Ruth; children, Diane (Dan) Drebenstedt, Steve (Donna) Mara, Linda (Bill) Cameron; grandchildren, Lisa, Nicki, Daniel Jr., John, Mike, Tracy; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Brunkow & Sadie Theisen. Funeral service 11AM Thursday at Brooklyn United Methodist Church (7200 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center) with visitation one hour prior. Interment Sunset Cemetery.
763-533-3000
Visitation
Thursday, July 27th 10 AM
Brooklyn United Methodist Church
7200 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brooklyn Center, MN
Services
Thursday, July 27th 11AM
Brooklyn United Methodist Church
7200 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brooklyn Center, MN
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