John Mahr

John E. Mahr, age 66, of Lime Springs died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, January 29 at Notre Dame Parish, Cresco with Father Dennis Cain officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Cresco. The Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home assisted the family.

John Eugene Mahr was born July 26, 1951 in Spring Grove, MN to Gene and Judy (Sollien) Mahr. He was a 1969 graduate of Crestwood High School. While eating at the local drive-in, his carhop, Deby Buckridge, caught his eye. They had their first date on Valentine’s Day. A few months later they were married, September 25, 1971 at Assumption Catholic Church in Cresco. To this union the couple added three children.

Some of the many jobs John did over the years included farming with his brother, Thom, Mahr Brothers Trucking with Neil, hauling for Cargill, John’s Feed and Supply, Seed Solutions, and driving semi over the road for Featherlite. John’s true passion in life was farming.

When he wasn’t bedding down the cattle or checking the crops, he enjoyed going for motorcycle rides, fishing, golfing and hunting. He liked to meet his “coffee buddies” at 5 a.m. each day, play poker in Kendallville, and he enjoyed trying his luck at the casino occasionally.

John’s greatest joy was spending time with Deby and his family, especially his three precious granddaughters. When they weren’t snuggling in his recliner, he was feeding them chocolate and Mountain Dew. "Grandpa’s girls" loved to go for four-wheel rides and hang out in his shop with him. There were always plenty of laughs when John and the granddaughters got together.

John will always be remembered for his quick smile and sense of humor, along with his strength, honesty and love for his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Deby, of 46 years; two sons, Scott Mahr of Cresco and Bill (Angie) Mahr of Lime Springs; one daughter, Kathy Mahr of Lime Springs; his mother, Judy Mahr of Lime Springs; three granddaughters, Krista, Kaidence and Korie; 10 siblings, Michael (Gwen) Mahr, Beverly (Dale) Alstat, Barbara (Bill Tieskotter) Mahr, Thomas (Janet) Mahr, Neil (Janelle) Mahr,  Gregory (Joyce) Mahr, Donna (Kelly) Thomas, Marlene (Pat) Ollendieck, Sharlene (Don) Hruska and Debra (Kirk) Novak; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Gene, July 29, 2016; and his mother-in-law, Doris Buckridge.