John Mohr

"There are no strangers here; only friends you haven't met yet" - William Butler Yeats

John Richard Mohr, 80, of Richfield, MN passed away on February 13, 2025 from a glioblastoma.

John was born on February 20, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Wilbur and Irma Mohr. A graduate 0f Carmel High School (Carmel, IN), he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Indiana University. In 1974 he was awarded his Ph. D. in Education from The Ohio State University. John taught English at Mount Vernon High School (Indiana), which was followed by a lengthy and successful career in higher education administration. He served in multiple roles in Student Life, Academic Affairs, and Development at Indiana University, Franklin College, DePauw University, Knox College, McCormick Theological Seminary, and Earlham College.

John is survived by his daughter, Natalie Mohr of Richfield, MN and his stepsister Lorna Lind of DeLand, FL. John moved to Richfield from Indiana in 2018 to be closer to his daughter where his life was enriched by many friends and acquaintances. He was an active member of the Lions Clubs in many of the cities in which he lived. His affiliation and commitment to Camp Manito-Wish in Boulder Junction, WI began while he was a graduate student and continued through his retirement. During retirement he continued volunteering for numerous service organizations and maintaining lifelong friendships and connections.

Per his wishes, John’s body was donated to the University of Minnesota Medical School. A funeral service will be held on March 21 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John’s name to Camp Manito-Wish, Boulder Junction, WI or Knox College, Galesburg, IL.

memorial service

Visitation / Funeral Service

March 21, 2025

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities Minneapolis (ELCA) 4100 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409, USA

Visitation at 10 am

Service at 11 am followed by a light lunch

Service will be live-streamed for those not able to join in person.

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