John Magner

John Magner, age 89, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Decorah, died Thursday, June 6, 2019 at his home in Cedar Rapids surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial was held June 11 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Decorah with Rev. Donald Hertges officiating. Interment was at St. Bridget Catholic Cemetery, Bluffton.

John Victor Magner was born February 16, 1930 in Waukon, the son of John and Elizabeth (Malone) Magner.  He graduated from St. Patrick School in Waukon. John married Bernadette Courtney May 26, 1953 at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Bluffton. Together they had seven children.

John worked for Luther College as a plumber for most of his life until retiring.  He then took a job at Eastern Star Nursing Home which he loved. He enjoyed going to garage sales and auctions and dearly loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by wife, Bernadette; seven children: Judy of Cedar Rapids, Joyce (Dennis) Maulson of Waterloo, John T. of Edina, MN, Jeff (Theresa) of Omaha, NE, Jerry (Sherie) of Cedar Rapids, Joe (Amy) of Cedar Rapids and Jean (Tom) Vogel of Eagan, MN; his grandchildren: Tanya (Jason) Sbiral, Tammy Maulson, Trisha (Jeff) Dean, Tess (Max) Kuenstling, Andy Magner, Courtney Magner, Michael Magner, Katie Magner and Sophia Vogel; seven great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mary (Pat) Donovan; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth (Malone) Magner; and his in-laws, Terrance and Mabel Courtney, Parnell Courtney, Bill and Ann McKenna, Paul, Iona and Mary Courtney, and Peter and Ila Courtney.

Casketbearers were Andrew Magner, Michael Magner, Jason Sbiral, Max Kuenstling, Jeff Dean and Doug Donovan. Schluter-Balik Funeral Home of Decorah assisted the family with arrangements.