John L. Wenzel, age 73, of Kerrick, passed away on April 19, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center, Moose Lake, Minnesota.

John Leroy Wenzel was born on July 15, 1941 to John and Genevieve (Brisbane) Wenzel in Waseca, MN and lived on a farm near New Richland, MN. When he was young he moved with his family to Onamia, and attended both the Onamia School, then Mora High School, where he graduated in 1959.

John served in the Army from 1966 to 1969, and then started his career with the U.S. Postal Service in Minneapolis. He started as a sorter and worked his way up to the Procurement Office in Eagan, then later he filled in at the Kerrick office. He enjoyed travel, reading and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Richard Wenzel.

John is survived by his sister Madonna (Robert) Schmolke of Onamia, brother Lenus of Roseau, MN, nieces Chris Stein of Seattle, WA, Roberta of Little Falls, JoAnn of Glenwood, nephew Les of Hinckley, great-nieces Stephanie, Tara, and Jessie, great-nephews Ryan, Christopher, and Joey, great-great-niece Julia, great-great-nephews Nathan, Parker, Alex, Evan, Chase, and Jayden.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Mora, MN with visitation one hour prior to service. www.methvenfuneralhome.com