In Memoriam ~ John Edward Dreis January 4, 2025 John Edward Dreis Father of Mike Dreis ’74 and Chris Dreis ’80 John Edward Dreis, age 95, of Bloomington, MN passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025. Preceded in death by their wife Patty, parents James, and Katherine, and siblings Beatrice, Everett, and Suzanne. Survived by children Michael (Marcia) Dreis, Barbara (James) Golombecki, Christopher (Angela) […]
In Memoriam ~ Joseph C. Machtemes, ’54 December 30, 2024 Joseph C. Machtemes ’54 Joseph C. Machtemes, age 88, of Faribault, entered into heaven on December 26, 2024, at Hastings Senior Health and Living in Hastings, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault. Visitation will be held […]
Joy & Peace to You this Christmas December 20, 2024 In the beginning was the Word,And the Word was with God, And the Word was God.He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him,and without him nothing came to be. John 1:1-3 Dear Saint John’s Prep Community,Among my favorite memories of my children when they were very young was taking them […]
In Memoriam~ Br. Otto John Thole, OSB ’55 December 15, 2024 Brother to †Fr. Tom Thole, OSB ’49, and †Fr. Simeon Thole, OSB ’53 John Anthony Thole was born on June 13, 1937, in Moorhead, Minnesota, the third oldest of four children born to Otto and Margaret (Acheson) Thole. His father was a bookkeeper for the local power company, and his mother was a homemaker. John attended Saint […]
In Memoriam ~ Fr. Wilfred Theisen, OSB ’47 December 5, 2024 Father Wilfred Theisen OSB, died December 3, 2024. Robert John Theisen was the sixth of nine children born to John and Elizabeth (Tabery) Theisen in Wadena, Minnesota, on September 5, 1929. After completing elementary school he entered Saint John’s Preparatory School in 1943. Following graduation as valedictorian in 1947, Robert enrolled in Saint John’s University. Two […]
In Memoriam ~ Harold (Harry) Paul ’53 November 30, 2024 Harry Paul ’53 of Paynesville, Minn., passed away at Paynesville Health Care Center on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 at the age of 89. Harry was born on July 16, 1935, to Frank Paul and Mildred Sherman Paul of Eden Valley, Minn. He was married to his beloved bride, Annette Schreiner Paul, for 62 years, who […]
Thanksgiving Food Drive Supports Families in Need November 26, 2024 Thanksgiving Food Drive Raises more than $1,800 for Families in Need This Thanksgiving Saint John’s Prep students, faculty and staff are helping the community by donating food and money to the St. Joseph Community Food Shelf. Students in grades six through twelve collected $1,800 in cash donations and 900 food items! The annual food drive […]
SJP Swimmers Compete at state Swim Meet Izzy Westling ’26 Earns 3rd and 6th! November 18, 2024 The SJP swimmers and divers finished the season with an exciting appearance at the MSHSL State Class A Championships!
In Memoriam ~ Owen James Lynch ’71 November 17, 2024 Owen James Lynch Jr., age 71, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024.Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Reception to follow. Interment to follow in Saint John’s Abbey Cemetery, Collegeville, […]
