John Herbert Hafner's obituary , Passed away on June 22, 2026 in Bloomington, Minnesota
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John Herbert Hafner

June 20, 1942 - June 22, 2026 (84 years old)

Bloomington, Minnesota

John Herbert Hafner's obituary , Passed away on June 22, 2026 in Bloomington, Minnesota
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June 20, 1942 - June 22, 2026 (84 years old)

Bloomington, Minnesota

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John Herbert Hafner Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of John Herbert Hafner of Bloomington, Minnesota. John Herbert, born on June 20, 1942, passed away on June 22, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Herbert Hafner to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Herbert Hafner and Margaret Hafner; and his sister Joanne Stark. He is survived by: his wife Gayle; his children, Andrew (Rick Cornforth) of Wisconsin and Rachel Marsh (Dan) of Colorado; his grandchildren, Jacob, Kelly and Travis Marsh; his brother-in-law Jerry Stark (Carol); and his siblings, Paul Hafner (Elizabeth) and Lois Hafner. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Berea Lutheran Church or Camp Okoboji-LCMShttp://www.gillbrothers.com.

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June 27, 2026

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June 25, 2026

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June 25, 2026

North Star Chapter of Germans from Russia sent flowers

“In loving memory of John Herbert Hafner, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

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June 28, 2026

Carol Just wrote a sympathy message

“Rest in peace, John. Our North Star Chapter - Germans from Russia misses you already. But, your essay in the 1st book of essays published by the North Star chapter will be enjoyed for years to come.”

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June 26, 2026

Albany Seabreeze wrote a sympathy message

“I enjoyed some time with John and Gayle at a past reunion of the USS Albany Association. I also remember John while serving together on the USS Albany CG-10 from 1970- 1972. John was a great gentleman and he will be missed. My condolences on his passing to Gayle and his extended family members. Fair winds and following seas shipmate. We have the watch! Joel Ruths”

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June 25, 2026

Rose Zeimet wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry for your loss, John will be greatly missed… May he rest in peace”

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Berea Lutheran Church
7538 Emerson Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423

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7538 Emerson Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423

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