In Memoriam ~ Gregory Martin Bechtold ’75 April 12, 2020 Gregory Martin Bechtold ’75聽 聽 Gregory Martin Bechtold ’75, age 62, died on Easter Sunday night, April 12, 2020, on the Bechtold family farm in Rockville, Minnesota. He belonged to Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church in Rockville. He will be interred in the MN State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, MN, and a memorial […]
In Memoriam ~ Donald Ebner ’54 April 8, 2020 Donald Ebner ’54 Donald H. Ebner, age 84, lifelong resident of Elk River and owner/operator of Elk River Box Factory, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on March 30, 2020 from Pancreatic Cancer. Preceded in death by parents Reinhard and Irene Ebner, sister Lorraine Kolles. He is survived by his loving wife […]
The Easter Gift of Hope April 8, 2020 Dear Saint John’s Prep Community, Hope is central to the message of the Triduum and the Easter season that follows. Hope in something greater beyond this life, beyond ourselves. It is not a hope based on wishful thinking or fantasy, but rather one drawn from deep love and rooted firmly in faith: Easter provides us […]
In Memoriam ~ Donald Ebner ’54 March 30, 2020 Donald Ebner ’54 Donald H. Ebner, age 84, lifelong resident of Elk River and owner/operator of Elk River Box Factory, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on March 30, 2020 from Pancreatic Cancer. Preceded in death by parents Reinhard and Irene Ebner, sister Lorraine Kolles. He is survived by his loving wife […]
Courage, Compassion, Gratefulness and Hope March 27, 2020 A Message From Head of School Jon McGee Dear Saint John’s Prep Families, Alumni and Friends, We pray this note finds you and your family well during these trying times. Thank you for your ongoing support of our school and our students. We appreciate your warm messages of care and concern. Today, Friday, March 27, […]
In Memoriam ~ Louis “Louie” Keenan ’68 March 10, 2020 Louis “Louie” Keenan ’68 Keenan, Louis “Louie” Was born May 25, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on March 10, 2020. We will gather at 11 am on March 19th 2020 at Grace Church of Eden Prairie (9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55347) with the […]
In Memoriam ~ James G. Sullivan ’51, Past Prep Alum Board Member February 4, 2020 James G. Sullivan ’51 Past Prep Alum Board Member James Gregory Sullivan was born on August 26, 1933 in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Daniel and Josephine (Gaertner) Sullivan. He was preceded in death by sister, Catherine (Sullivan) Moe and infant daughter, Jacqueline. He is survived by his wife, Rita; sons, John (Pat), Jerry (Andrea) and […]
Studying the Benedictine Value of Justice with Saint Benedict’s 12 Antidotes for Entitlement January 17, 2020 Campus Ministry Director Br. Lucian Lopez, OSB shares a portion of a student discussion about Saint Benedict’s 12 Antidotes for Entitlement. This semester, as a community, we are exploring the Benedictine value of Justice. As we learn about justice, we are also studying pride. Pride and humility are often used interchangeably so pride doesn鈥檛 […]
In Memoriam ~ Rose Fuchs January 1, 2020 Rose Fuchs The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Rose Fuchs, age 95 of Albany, will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 9 at Church of the Seven Dolors in Albany. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Rose died January 1, 2020 at the Mother of Mercy Campus of Care. There will be […]
Christmas and New Year Message from the Head of School December 31, 2019 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Below is a message Head of School Jon McGee shared with our families this Christmas season. Dear Parents, To rephrase the opening lines of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, “Finals are over: to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that.” Students, faculty, and staff have bid […]
