John Allen Page

JOHN ALLEN PAGE July 4, 1967 – January 30, 2018    John Allen Page, age 50 of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Waukesha, WI, died unexpectedly at his home on January 30, 2018.    John was born in Waukesha, WI on July 4, 1967 to Kirby and Shirley (Krohn) Page. John was older brother to Michelle (Styles). It was in Waukesha that John attended public school and grew into manhood. In 1984, John married his high school sweetheart, Susan McFarland and they were blessed with three children: Joshua, Jessica and Sarah. The young family made their home in Milwaukee, WI where John was employed by the Simon Aerial Company for many years. In 1994, John moved to Hatton, ND where he worked at his own automobile repair shop performing both mechanical and auto body work. On February 14, 1998, John was united in marriage to Denise Chojnacki and they were blessed with one son, Justin. John took great joy in raising Joshua Chojnacki and Vanity Russell as his own. In 2005, John moved to Park Rapids where he gained employment with RDO Farms as a diesel technician in a career that spanned several years. For the last years of his life, John worked as a diesel mechanic for Palmer Transfer in Wadena, MN. John was passionate about auto repair and also projects in his home garage. John enjoyed spending his spare time outdoors. He loved the woods and lakes of Northern MN and especially enjoyed fishing every chance he could. He was a strong conservative who enjoyed watching Fox News each evening. Above all, John was a devout man of faith who enjoyed spending time each day reading his Bible and fellowship with the Lord in prayer. He would often share scriptures with his loved ones so that they too would understand the redeeming power of God’s Love and forgiveness.    He will be lovingly remembered by his four children: Joshua (Nikki) Page, Jessica Page all of Fargo, ND., Sarah Page of Milwaukee, WI., Joshua Chojnacki and Vanity Russell of Antigo, WI., and Justin (Kila) Page of Park Rapids, MN; his 12 precious grandchildren along with his father, Kirby Page of Laona, WI; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.       John was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley in 2014.