John Lenoard Kangas lost his year long battle with an undetermined neurological disease on Saturday November 22nd. He passed quietly in his home in Vadnais Heighs surrounded by family members. He is preceded by his father Leonard Kangas, and his sister Lillian (Kangas) Groth. He is survived and missed by his mother Hilma (Yoki) Kangas, his wife Nancy, children Robin, Kim, Sara, Luther, and Carrie. Grandchildren Denea, Rick, Alyssa, and Jacob. He will be dearly missed by close family and all who knew him. Celebration of life Tuesday, 3:30 pm at Bradshaw, 4600 Greenhaven Dr @ Hwy 96 (1 A� miles W of 35E). Visitation following service 4-7 pm at funeral home. Funeral services will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Wolf Lake, Mn. on Wednesday, 1 pm. Visitation 1 hour prior. John?s family would like to extend a special ?thank you? to Dr. Pemberton, the entire staff at Vadnais Heights Family Physicians, and HealthEast Hospice Services for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Interment Pickeral Lake Cemetery, Wolf Lake, MN