John Elias

John Elias, age 75 of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents George and Doris Elias; sister Mary Kay (Dickhaus), brother Jim Elias, and sister Joann (McLean).

John is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Patricia (Stock) Elias; children Joe (Nicole) Elias, Katie Adrians, Annie (Emilio) Elias Rodriguez and 8 loving grandchildren Jack, Jessie, Lauren, Max, Michael, Charlie, Sam and Evy.

He is also survived by his sisters Julie (Sakti) Mahanty and Marge (Bernie) Jordahl; in-laws Patrick McLean, Diane Elias and Steve Dickhaus; and many family members and friends.

John was an Eastside St. Paul native, Army veteran, Winona State University graduate, and had a long and successful career with the US Postal Service. He was well loved by anyone that met him, always there for you with a smile, kind word or a witty one liner that you never see coming.

He will always be remembered for his unforgettable laugh, amazing sense of humor, kindness and loyal friendship. John will live in our hearts forever.

A memorial service celebrating John's life will be held at Bradshaw, 2800 Curve Crest Blvd, Stillwater 55082, on Friday, February 21 at 1:30pm with a visitation beginning at Noon.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations would be made to Alzheimer's research