" our youth"
In loving memory of
John Kinneberg
August 25, 1947 - January 17, 2021
John Norman Kinneberg, 73, of Rushford, died peacefully Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI with family by his side. John fought a courageous battle against several cancers over the last 7 years.
John was born August 25, 1947 in La Crosse, WI to Norman and Janet (Anderson) Kinneberg. He grew up in rural Rushford learning how to farm and take care of livestock. He was very active in 4-H (Ferndale Ramblers) and FFA. He attended many livestock shows, county and state fairs proudly showing his Polled Herefords. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1965 and went on to attend Winona State University. He transferred to and graduated from the University of Minnesota-St. Paul with a B.S. degree in Animal Science in 1972. He met Joan Kahoun in high school and the two were married on December 30, 1967 at Rushford Lutheran Church. They had 4 children together and later divorced, though they still cared for each other to this day. During college, John took over the work of the family farm and took pride in growing his Polled Hereford breeding business. He was named "Outstanding Young Cattleman of MN" in 1976. John had a great interest in aviation and earned his pilot license in 1978. He also volunteered much time to several cattle organizations, local Jaycees and Lions clubs and was a six-year member of the Rushford School Board. In his second career, John managed the feed mill at the Farmer's Co-op Elevator in Rushford for 25 years before he retired in 2009. He was a simple, kind and humble man, a helpful neighbor and a good friend. John was a very proud father and grandfather and enjoyed every moment he spent with his family. In his free time John loved to attend and follow his grandchildren's sports and activities and kept up with the local high school sports teams as well as the Vikings, Twins and Gophers. Deer and turkey hunting were a passion of John's as well as wildlife photography and attending the County and State Fairs. Over the years he also enjoyed gardening, snowmobiling, skiing, rodeos, traveling out west and flying.
He is survived by his children, Jo Dee (Brent) Hoiness, Jared (Jennifer) Kinneberg, Jed (Melisa) Kinneberg; grandchildren, Hayden, Hillary and Halley Hoiness, Cooper, Bennett and Dawson Kinneberg, Julisa and Charlie Kinneberg; former wife, Joan; siblings, Norris (Fran) Kinneberg, Sharon (Ross) Boyum, Verdale Kinneberg; brother-in-law, Milt Knutson and nieces and nephews. John is preceded in death by his son, Dean Markus; his parents, and sister, Janice Knutson.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Rushford Lutheran Church with visitation from 4-7 p.m., followed by a prayer service Friday at Hoff Funeral Home-Rushford. Visitation will be held from noon until the time of the service on Saturday at the church. Burial will follow at Highland Prairie Cemetery. John's funeral service will be live streamed. Please visit www.rushfordlutheran.com and access the service on Saturday by using the brown "Watch Services Online" tab in the upper right corner. Memorials will be given in John's name to a R-P Agriculture Scholarship, local children's cancer research and Rushford Lutheran Church. Please visit www.hofffuneral.com to leave a tribute to John, sign his online guestbook and view his video tribute when it becomes available. Hoff Funeral Home- Rushford is assisting John's family with arrangements.
Tributes
"I will always remember John?s love and dedication to the FFA. "
"I remember watching John play basketball on the Trojan team and he was fun to watch. He was a kind man and will be missed greatly by his family and friends. My prayers are with his whole family and especially my classmate Verdale"
"Our deepest sympathy to John?s family. Sam &Cedy"
"So long John, from an old teammate. Lee Humble"
"To John\'s family It was with great sadness that we read of John\'s passing. John was a good friend for many years. We always enjoyed visiting with him. He was interested in so many activities and very good at them as well. Bettie Lou and I pray for all of you and ask the Lord to comfort you through this grieving period. Rob & Bettie Lou Bunke"
"To John\'s family It was with great sadness that we read of John\'s passing. John was a good friend for many years. We always enjoyed visiting with him. He was interested in so many activities and very good at them as well. Bettie Lou and I pray for all of you and ask the Lord to comfort you through this grieving period. Rob & Bettie Lou Bunke"
"Sympathy to Johns family, prayers and hugs to all . Myron and Jean Kinneberg"
"John was very intelligent, kind and loving person and always a smile on his face. I will always see him just sitting back with that big smile whenever he was watching any of his grandkids play in the yard or in sports just as with his kids they were the highlight of his life. He will be missed greatly. Our condolences to his family and all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Johnie & Jerri Bellock"
"I never met Mr. Kinneberg personally, but I have worked with JoDee for nearly twenty years in two districts and am blessed to call her one of my dearest friends. I send my condolences to all family and friends and, JoDee, your dad will always be proud of the amazing woman you are. "
"What a Wonderful person John was he will be missed by many. Anytime I would run into him outside of the banking world he would always say hi and always had a smile! Sympathy to his family. Robin Jandt "
"I grew up with the Kinneberg, was in the Ferndale Rambler 4H Club, and considered John a good friend over the past years. His passing has brought some forgotten memories back to me of when we were carefree kids. We are so sorry for his loving family and their loss of such a caring man. He will be missed by all those of us who knew him. Bill and Helen Peterson"
"John will be sadly missed by all who knew him! He was a kind, gentle, caring man. Our deepest sympathy to his family. Maynard and Sharon Rustad"
"John will be sadly missed by all who knew him! He was a kind, gentle, caring man. Our deepest sympathy to his family. Maynard and Sharon Rustad"