John Thomas Severson, age 66, of Webster, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27, 2015.

John was born in Minneapolis, MN, on May 22, 1949, son of the late John S. and Rose A. (Card) Severson. He was a 1967 graduate of Robbinsdale High School, and then attended Dunwoody College in Minneapolis for two years.

On April 26, 1972, John was united in marriage to Debra F. Imholte at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Brooklyn Park, MN. He was employed over twenty-six years at Pepsi Bottling and Distribution in Burnsville, MN, retiring in 1994.

John was a precision woodworker. He made wooden toys and other crafts with his wife that they sold at craft fairs, donated to various charities, and gave to their grandchildren. John was a quiet, gentle person. He tried to be self-sufficient, and also help others in need. He cherished his grandchildren very much, and loved baking cookies for them. John also enjoyed playing cards and going to garage sales.

John is survived by his wife of 43 years, Debra; a daughter and son-in-law, Jeni and Mark Duddeck; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Lindsey, and Lucas Duddeck; a sister, Judy Olson; a niece and a nephew.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Rose Severson; and brother-in-law, Bill Olson.