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- John Ness, age 77, of Bemidji, MN, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at the Hofmeister Adult Foster Home, Solway, MN.
John Orville Ness was born December 18, 1930 on the family farm in Liberty Township, Beltrami County to Ole J. and Christine (Hofseth) Ness. He attended Pony Lake School through the 8th grade and graduated from Bemidji High School in 1948. After high school, he farmed with his father until his death in 1967. More recently he worked for MnDot and retired from there in 1997.
He was a member of Trinity Free Lutheran Church of Pony Lake, and was the sexton for Trinity Free Lutheran Cemetery for many years. He enjoyed deer hunting and meeting his friends for coffee at Pete's Place. He was treasurer of Bethany Bible Camp until 2001.
He is survived by 4 nephews, David Ness of Cadiz, OH, Donald Ness of Fridley, MN, Gerald Ness of Bemidji, MN, Arthur Ness of Bemidji, 2 nieces, Janet Nervick of Crystal, MN and Janet Rancour of Scottsville, NY and several great nieces and 1 great nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, and 1 brother.
(Source: Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home)
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