John David Veroeven

John David Veroeven, 45, of Mankato, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2016 at his home.

John was born February 24, 1971 in Mankato, son of Marlene and David Veroeven. He was a 1989 graduate of Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial High School. He attended Mankato State University, where he completed his Bachelor of Science degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He was a Minnesota licensed land surveyor, owning and operating Prairie Land Surveying. John worked very hard, but in his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, cards, family get-togethers, making fudge, Anice cookies, and he really loved chicken wings.

John will be dearly missed by his parents Marlene and David Veroeven of Mankato; sisters Cherryl Torkkola of Wells, Minnesota and Beverly (Andy) Miller of Mankato; grandma Mary Jane Ledwein of North Mankato; aunts and uncles LaVerne (Judy) Ledwein of Mankato, Ray (Donna) Veroeven of North Mankato, Ruth Ledwein of Lake Crystal, Minnesota, Kristine (Dave) Dinsmore of Lake City, Minnesota, and godfather Michael Ledwein of San Diego, California; great aunt and uncle Julliette (Charlie) Shamp of North Mankato; nieces and nephews Joshua Adams of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Rose Adams of North Mankato, Joseph, Derik, Brandon and Maria Miller of Mankato, and Heidi and Danielle Torkkola of Wells, Minnesota; his “best bud” and watchdog Neko; and many cousins and good friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Isadore and Clara Veroeven; grandpa Donald Ledwein; and Uncle Thomas Ledwein.

A funeral service for John will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 5 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Mankato. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, November 4 at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary, and for one hour prior at the church. Private family interment to be held at a later date.