John David Strandlund

life story

About John: A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather

John David Strandlund passed away peacefully on October 18th, 2024, at his home in Cambridge MN surrounded by his family. He was 87 years old. John was born in Brunswick, MN to Leo and Ethel Strandlund.

John served in the Army and enjoyed his travels to Sweden and France while on leave. John met Sharon (Loose) Strandlund at the Pine Camp Ballroom in Pine City MN in April 1962. After proposing to her in his homemade car they were married before family and friends on October 13th, 1962, in North Branch MN.

John had many hobbies, interests and jobs during his working years including his shop Johnny’s Motor Service in Mora MN as well as his companies developing, manufacturing and selling the Olson Beach Cleaner and Modern Buggies Inc. He also worked at various shops as a diesel mechanic. John was creative and talented in his building of many unique items such as beach cleaners, potato diggers, as well as custom cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles and horse buggies.

John is preceded in death by his parents Leo and Ethel Strandlund; brothers Archie, Ernest and Vernon; sister Jeanne and great grandson Easton.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Sharon Strandlund; daughters Teresa (Todd), Wanda; sons Eric (Denise) and Luke (Jill); grandchildren Victoria, Tyler, Alec, Noah, Triton, Shelby, Brock, Colt and Cale; great grandchildren Maverick, Korbin and Harley; brother Marvin Strandlund; sister Louise Broehl and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of John’s life will be held on November 10th 2024 at Freddies Family Restaurant 810 S Hwy 65 Mora MN, from 11am-2pm with lunch being served at noon.