John (Jack) James Schwersinske

John (Jack) James Schwersinske, age 89, passed away January 9, 2024. He was born January 5, 1935 in Rochester, MN, to Delof W. and Esther (Butler) Schwersinske. He was raised and educated in both Rochester and Minneapolis.

He entered the U.S. Navy in 1952 and was honorably discharged in 1956.

He married Marlene Boman in 1956. They lived in Minneapolis until moving to New Hope in 1967.

He worked for a few companies before starting his own business, Counter Craft, making Formica counter tops, tables, cabinets, etc.

After Marlene’s passing in 1989 he moved to the Annandale/South Haven area where he enjoyed a variety of jobs until he moved back to the Twin Cities area in 2013 to live closer to family.

He enjoyed playing cribbage and horseshoes. His happy place was in the garage working on wood crafts. He loved being outdoors, taking walks, and exploring the local parks and nature preserves. And eating ice cream. Strawberry was his favorite.

He is survived by daughters Lee (Dennis) French, Lynn (Doug) Wood, Lori Huus, Teresa (Mark) Kuether, Jane (Bob) Morgan, sister-in-law, Norma Schwersinske, 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene, 2 brothers, Richard and Gene, grandson, Charlie Adams, sister-in-law, Barb Stament, nephew, Tom St. Amand, 2 half sisters and 1 half brother.

There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.