John Pexa
January 6, 1962 - December 13, 2024
John J. Pexa, age 62, of Lakeville, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Friday, December 13th, 2024 at M. Health Fairview Hospital Minneapolis. John was born on January 6th, 1962 in New Prague, to George and Rosemary (Winter) Pexa. He graduated from New Prague High School and farmed the family farm in Prior Lake. After farming, he found a job in lawn and landscaping, with Nature’s Way Lawn Service. He was able to work outdoors, which is where he loved to be. He had a knack for being able to cut and drop the trickiest of trees.
John was one of the happiest souls. He loved bringing laughter and smiles to whomever was around. He had the biggest heart and never turned away from helping anyone. He would give the shirt off his back if he had to. John loved to play cards. He loved to play at parties with friends and family, Shanghai games at any family get together and he was always up for a good game of Poker. He always enjoyed fishing and being on the lake. John was famous for making the best ham that he would bring to all the family’s holiday celebrations. Despite sharing his recipe, no one could ever make one taste as good! While he really enjoyed his Diet Pepsi, his grandchildren were still number one. They brought him so much joy and fulfillment. His daughter’s dog, Nala and he became best friends. She was the first one he would greet when he came home with his “Nala, Nala, Nala!” He enjoyed getting to sneak her all the treats. John’s smile, his kind and caring manner and his joy of life has left a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
John is survived by his children, Jolene Robertson (Ron Hendrickson) of Prior Lake, Jesse (Becky) Pexa of Clever, Missouri, Angela Kajer of Lonsdale, Kelly Pexa (Mike Rhein) of Lakeville; grandchildren, Lana, Landen, Kaylyn, Ben, Lillian, Violet, Madalaine, Alice, Odin, Leif, Ever & Lucas; Siblings, Debbie Tonkin of Prior Lake, Mike (Mary) Pexa of New Prague, Kathy (Mike) Kreuser of Jordan, Marge (Jim) Shimota of Prior Lake, Diana (Paul) Schoenbauer of Prior Lake. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Jon Tonkin.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. Patrick Church Social Hall from 2-6 PM.
My condolences to the entire family. John was a very kind and funny man. May you find peace in your great memories.
John was the lead guy when Nature’s Way managed our HOA props – he was always helpful , never hesitating to help out with the special landscape requests residents might ask of him. He was always willing to go the extra mile for any of us. Such a great guy who loved to talk about his kids and grandkids; they were #1 in his heart! We will miss John in all the years ahead.
Thanks for the great job you did taking care of mine and my sons lawns john even though we weren’t close friends I thought you were an awesome person your passing saddens us but now you can enjoy everlasting life in God’s kingdom rip dan and Michelle weiers new prague