Massmann, John C. Memorial services celebrating the life of John C. Massmann, 84, of St. Cloud will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Christ Church Newman Center in St. Cloud. John passed away unexpectedly with family by his side on Monday, August 29, 2016 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Burial with military honors will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. John was born on October 1, 1931 on the family farm in New Munich to the late Anton and Christina (Eickhoff) Massmann. He graduated from St. John's University, Collegeville in 1954 with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science. John served in the US Army. Upon his return, he went on to obtain his Doctorate from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Massmann was a History Professor with St. Cloud State. John was a devoted catholic who was a member of the St. John's Oblates. He was also a member of the American Associate of University Professors and the Minnesota Historical Society. John was part of Minnesota's Electoral College on two occasions and was a proud member of the DFL Party. He also served as a Minnesota member of the U.S. Bi-Centennial Commission. John is survived by his sons; Johann (Sara) of Silver Creek Township, Jacques (Suki) of Huntsville, Alabama, Mark of Golden Valley; three grandchildren, Erin, Anton and Margo Massmann; former spouse, Marcella Jerome; siblings, Tony (Marion), Christina Wochnick, Phyllis (Jerry) Vornbrock, Celestine (Bea); sister-in-law, Joan Massmann; and brother-in-law, Sylvester Ruegemer; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by daughter-in- law, Dawn (Kiffmeyer) Massmann; and siblings, Alcuin, Virgil, Ray, Bill, Sylvester, Andrew, Dorothy Feldeverd, Rosemany Ruegemer and Dorine Massmann. Memorials preferred. Guestbook: danielfuneralhome.com