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John Untinen Obituary

Untinen, John Leonard age 74, of Ely, formerly of Crystal, passed away July 31, 2009. Preceded in death by son, Tommy; parents, August and Margaret; brother, Richard and former spouse, Marjorie. Survived by sons, Barry (Cheryl), William and Robert; grandchildren, David and Naomi; sister, Joanne Brace; and many friends and family. John was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in 1951 and was a member of the Order of the Arrow. He later served as a professional scout executive with the Viking Council for eight years with Boy Scouts of America. John served as 1st Lieutenant in the US Army. His professional career included being an executive with Dayton Hudson Corp., 38 years as a professional tax preparer and 20 years as a licensed real estate agent. He served as president of the Optimist Club, Minneapolis Chapter from 1970-1971. Memorials preferred to the American Heart Association. Interment private, Ely, MN. Funeral service Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 12:00 noon with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM at: Washburn-McReavy Glen Haven Chapel 763-533-8643 5125 W. Broadway

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, 2009.

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Jim Anderson

August 4, 2009

John was always good to me in allowing me to share in the peace that is his "little cabin in the woods"
His wit and way with a joke and pun will be missed.
Deer camp will not be same with out him getting in way by sitting at the end of table while I'm trying to cook, or taking his normal spot on deer drives.
Thank you, John for all the great memories, I hope to
see you on the other side, until then be a peace!

Eric Palmehn

August 3, 2009

John was a man of great character and someone who always had a great story to tell. He will be missed by everyone.

August 3, 2009

This is Barry Untinen, John's son, making an entry in his Guest Book. My Dad is at peace and is in the arms of the Heavenly Father.

Please feel free to share a memory of my Dad and this site also allows you to share photos also. Thank you to all of you who loved my Dad and were a part of his life.

Barry Untinen

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