JOHN WELLINGTON RAMSDEN III

John Wellington Ramsden, March 27, 1939 - March 16, 2025 Brownsville, Minn. – John Wellington Ramsden III (JR)—an amazing and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend—passed away peacefully into the loving arms of God at his home on March 16 surrounded by his family. John was known for his unconditional love of his family and the outdoors. Born on March 27, 1939, in Winona, Minn., John was the youngest of three children. He developed a strong work ethic picking apples from his grandmother’s tractor on their family orchard. After graduating in 1957 from Cotter High School in Winona, John attended the University of Minnesota and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1962. He put that to use, working at Trane Company for 42 years until he retired in 2004. He married the love of his life, Yvonne (Myszka), in 1968. She knew from the start that John was going to be a great father and husband and he would do anything for his family. JR and Yvonne loved living on the river the past 20 years in Brownsville, while he also enjoyed hunting, taking boat rides, and spending winters in Florida. Because he was a Packers fan, one of the joys of his life was attending Super Bowl XXXI in 1996. John is survived by his wife of 57 years, Yvonne; sons J. Samuel (Lisa), Fall City, Wash., and Benjamin (Kimberly), Cottage Grove, Minn. He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Henry, Lachlan, Josie and Libby, who were the true lights of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents Allyn and Gertrude Ramsden, sisters Elizabeth Susie and Peggy Welch. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 pm, Saturday, March 22, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Brownsville. A Celebration of life will begin at 1 p.m. followed by the servicel and lunch in at St. Patrick Breza Hall. Burial will be at a later date. Donations can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. John’s family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Gunderson Hospice, Bethany St. Joseph Rehabilitation Center, and all their friends for their unwavering care and compassion. JR will be remembered for his sense of humor, fatherly wisdom, and a kind heart.