John Grupp

John F. Grupp, age 74, of Rochester, MN died Sunday, January 7, 2018. John was born in Mason City, Iowa on November 27, 1943 to Jack and Doris (Midge) Grupp, both deceased. He graduated from Mason City High School with the class of 1963. He attended Mason City Junior College (NIACC) prior to serving four years of active duty in the US Army being honorably discharged in 1968. John attended Area XV Community College where he earned a certificate in data processing which began a 39 year career in IT working for and contracting with many household name companies, capping his career in 2009 with his retirement from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. John was a member of Calvary Evangelical Free Church and the American Legion Wm. T. McCoy Post #92. Surviving John are Donna Stanger, a long time special friend of Rochester, MN; two daughters, Brenda Grupp of Tampa, FL and Stacey (Michael) Shoemaker; grandsons, James Shoemaker and Samuel Shoemaker of Cincinnati, OH; one granddaughter Eliana Shoemaker of Cincinnati, OH; two sisters, Linda Grupp of San Diego, CA and Judy McArthur of Altamonte Springs, FL; two nephews Troy (Krista) McArthur and Sean (Channing) McArthur; Donna's son Doyle (Michelle) Stanger and their children Cody Stanger and Christina (Manasseh) Kambaki; and extended family. He is also survived by his beloved pet companion, Sophie. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Mayo Gonda 10 and to Doctor Hobday and Rachael. Special thanks also to Mayo Hospice for their care and compassion. A visitation will be held at Ranfranz and Vine in Rochester on Friday, January 12th from 5-7pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 13th at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Evangelical Free Church, 5500 - 25th Avenue NW, Rochester, MN 55901. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery-Preston on January 16, 2018. To leave a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901