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John Tesch

October 26, 1948 — September 12, 2024

Barrett

John Tesch, 75 of Barrett, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital, surrounded by his family. A Visitation with a Time of Sharing will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Erickson-Smith Funeral Home in Hoffman.

John Michael was born on October 26, 1948, in Otter Tail County, Parkers Prairie, to Arnold & Mildred Tesch. He grew up in Parkers Prairie on the farm with two brothers and three sisters. He was united in marriage to Lillie Breeding on January 31, 1970.

John enjoyed time spent with his family. He cherished family trips outside of Minnesota enjoying the beautiful scenery. He loved being outdoors on his farm, in his vegetable garden, attending the annual country music festivals, hunting and fishing the Land of 10,000 Lakes. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Mildred Tesch, his wife, Lillie, and sister, Nancy. John is survived by his children Derek (Ann) Tesch, Tina Larson, Tiffanie Tesch, and Aaron (Sheri) Tesch; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Ann and Cathy, and brothers, Tom (Ruth), and Mark; sister-in-law, Kelly (Wayne) Beran, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Arrangements by Erickson-Smith Funeral Home of Hoffman.

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Visitation

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

3:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)

Erickson-Smith Funeral Home & Cremation Service- Hoffman

103 7th Street N, Hoffman, MN 56339

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Time of Sharing

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

4:30 - 5:00 pm (Central time)

Erickson-Smith Funeral Home & Cremation Service- Hoffman

103 7th Street N, Hoffman, MN 56339

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