John Pederson

John Alan Pederson, age 63, of Rochester, MN passed away Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at his home here in Rochester, MN.

John was born on November 15, 1961, in Rochester, MN to Gerald and Joan (Williams) Pederson. He grew up in Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School. John worked at Napa Auto, Breezy Steel, and at The Guest House, a Catholic rehabilitation house for 14 years here in Rochester. He was such a dependable, hard-working man over his life. He enjoyed mowing the grass, shoveling the snow, and being around cars all his life. He loved spending time and playing with his nieces and nephews especially. He was always someone who cared about others, he often would put the needs and concerns of others above himself. Whether it was keeping a cold glass in the freezer ready for Kool-Aid whenever family stopped by or wanting to handle any job he could, he wanted to serve others. He enjoyed a simple but fulfilled life and a passion for cars throughout his life.

John is preceded in death by his father, Gerald Pederson.

He is survived by his mother, Joan (Robert) Mitchell, siblings, Kathy Pederson, Jae Julianne, Debbie (William) Lutterman, and Edward Alan Mitchell; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family and many friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, May 9th, 2025 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home (5421 Royal Pl NW Rochester, MN) with visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester, MN.

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Pederson family. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.