Johnny M. Elgin, age 74, of East Bethel died September 25, 2020 at home. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions there will be a small service held at the South Isanti Baptist Church on the 3 day of October in the year 2020 at 2pm for immediate family and few friends. The ceremony can be viewed by going to the South Isanti Baptist Facebook website. There will be a celebration of life in the spring-the date is yet to be determined.
Johnny Marshall Elgin was born December 9, 1945 in Dixon, Illinois to Lloyd and Margaret (Sibley) Elgin. He graduated from High School in Graceville, Minnesota he went on to serve his country in the US Navy. On January 20, 1968 Johnny married the love of his life Teri Carlin. They were blessed with five children. Their family lived in many places over the years and eventually moved back to Minnesota in 1987. Johnny was a journeyman plumber by trade for the union. Johnny was a dedicated man of God and loved preaching and talking about his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He also enjoyed speaking at AA meetings and conducting AA groups in numerous institutions. Johnny was a cowboy at heart. Johnny also found enjoyment hunting on his brother, Lenard’s, land with his nephews and other family members, fishing, and of course horses. Johnny was a dedicated family man and enjoyed spending time with his loved ones. He was a one of a kind individual and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Johnny died September 25, 2020 at home surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 74, 9 months and 16 days. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Shad; grandsons, Jake, Elisha, Sebastian, sister, Darlene Olen, brothers, Lenard and Robert; his brother-in-law, Ben and his sister-in-law, Cathy.
Johnny is survived by his loving wife, Teri; four children, Shane (Laura) Elgin, Shannon (Scott) Steichen, Sarah (Kevin) Kano-Melchisedech, and Samuel Elgin (Chantal); siblings, Betty McCoy, Clarence, Donald (Beth), and Tom (Marla); brother-in-law, and sister-in-law, Vic Youle and Arlene; 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives.
So Sorry to hear this! Will miss the early morning coffee with Johnny during deer hunting. Thinking and praying for the whole family.
Uncle Johnny, you brought laughter and calm and good comfort wherever you went. You touched our lives forever and always. We will see you again in heavenly places. All our love, to Teri and the family.
Bill and Deanna McCoy
My deepest condolences to you Teri and to all of the family.Johny will missed dearly may his memories bring us comfort in the day’s ahead.Love to ALL of you!
May Johnny’s memory always be a blessing to your family. Johnny was always a great friend to my family.