John S. Kawell

John passed away peacefully on the morning of May 25, 2024. 

John was born in Mankato to Florence and Allen Kawell. He lived there until moving with his family to Burnsville in 1965. In 1981 he returned to Mankato and lived in Eagle Lake at the Harry Meyering Center Home.  He worked for over 30 years at MRCI in Mankato. He celebrated his 69^th birthday with his family in April.

John was provided with gentle care and support by the staff of the Harry Meyering Center, MRCI and Blue Earth County along with many healthcare professionals all of whom knew John for many years.

John had an infectious laugh. He loved watching and attending Twins and Vikings games.

He visited his sisters in North Carolina and Wisconsin and his brother in Ely.  He also cruised through the Caribbean and traveled by train to Seattle.

John is survived by his brother Mark Kawell (partner Barb Levie); sisters Ann Luke (Allan) Laurie Gilbertson (Larry) and Karen Cole (Scott) along with many nieces and nephews.

A memorial gathering to honor John’s life will be held from 3-5 p.m., July 13, 2024, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Mankato.  Private family interment will be in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Mankato.

Donations to Harry Meyering Center, www.harrymeyeringcenter.org or MRCI, www.mymrci.org