John Louis Voigt

Voigt, John Louis 1927 - 2018 Kind, gentle, loving father, grandfather and uncle, John Voigt, 90, passed away in St. Paul from complications from Alzheimer's. Born in Hastings, John served in the US Army, graduated from Macalester College, taught school for 33 years, owned and managed a video store, and worked for Lifetouch. Preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Thora (Engh) Voigt, brother, Fred (Joan), and son-in-law, Bill Johnson, he is survived by his sister, Mary Lou, daughter, Katy Johnson, sons Kevin (Beth), Keith (Shelly) and Chris (Anne Krocak) and grandchildren, Bess (Ryan) Johnson, Brian (Mandi) Johnson, Caitlin (Dennis), Madelyn, Phoenix and Kaylee, eight great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He loved teaching, gathering with family, walking his dogs, watching birds and spending time in nature. A service will be held June 3 at 2 p.m. at Mizpah United Church of Christ, 412 Fifth Ave. N., Hopkins, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials to your local Alzheimer's Association or Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul preferred.