John W Moon

Age 77 of St. Paul, MN,

Died peacefully, surrounded by love on

February 24, 2026

Preceded in death by parents Wilford and Veronica Moon and baby sister Donna Marie. Survived and loved by wife Claudine, sisters Marce Jost and Connie (Bill) Mase, and many family members and friends.

John was born in Mankato and lived in Lake Crystal, MN until 1961 when the family moved to Minneapolis. He attended North High and the University of MN where he earned a bachelors degree in Art Education.

He taught art for a short time and then found his career at Frederick Sherry Office Supply, (which later became Boise Cascade). He spent over 30 years designing office spaces and sold commercial furniture to businesses all over Minnesota.

John had so many talents and a multitude of friends from a wide variety of interests.

He loved music! His love of great songwriting brought him to concerts around the country and all over Minnesota. He even got to meet a few of his favorite artists and tour the Martin Guitar factory. John joined a musical group called Peace Den and made many friends through the jam sessions, lessons and performances. We are forever grateful that some of his friends came to visit and played for and with him in his last days.

He loved softball! He played for decades with lifelong friends in several leagues. They told stories of fun and crazy escapades long after the bats cooled off and celebrated the lives of those lost at regular "team meetings". John would often recall games and laughs as we drove past ball parks all over the Metro. Those years and those guys mean the world to him.

John loved golf after softball was no longer an option. He played in 3 countries and many states but Superior National, The Legend, Oak Glen and Mississippi National held a special place in his heart. He played multiple times a week and even worked as a starter for a few summers in retirement. It was never about the score, but rather the fun, friendships made, & the laughs he collected on the course.

John loved traveling and told everyone his favorite trip was to Alaska. His sense of awe and adventure truly came alive there and he always hoped to go back. He spent many years traveling to various parts of Mexico with friends and also loved long road trips all over the US and Canada. His spirit is forever connected to the North Shore of Lake Superior.

John was an amazing artist whose art work provides a special place in the hearts of those who love him. He left us with the most incredible personalized envelopes on our birthdays, funny and irreverent cartoons and poignant drawings of love and struggle alike. He drew annual flyers for a team for Breast Cancer Awareness, sales flyers for his work, made signs of encouragement for seniors during covid and designed t-shirts for his gym. Just last year he looked into joining an artist group to continue developing his talent.

John fought a long battle with Parkinson's. He worked hard to keep the symptoms at bay through Rock Steady Boxing. He loved his group at Uppercut Boxing Gym and other locations and was one of the first to sign up for the program. He worked so hard at the gym every week so that he could keep moving in life. He loved and appreciated all of the volunteers and coaches who make a huge difference in the boxers lives.

Most of all, John loved his wife Claudine. He loved her completely, unconditionally, gently and fiercely. John was her best friend, love of her life, protector, cheerleader, everything partner, golf buddy, travel companion, humorist, chief ice cream taster, and loved to ride shot-gun on countless adventures in their convertible. His seat in the car and his place in her heart will never be filled.

John was a wonderful husband, son, brother, uncle, friend and mentor to many people and he will be deeply missed. Think of him when you see the full moon because John Moon lived a full life!

A Celebration of John's Life will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Washburn-McReavy 515 Highway 96 W, Shoreview, MN. Visitation at 1pm, Service at 2pm followed by social hour.

John requested donations to be made to Rock Steady Boxing in lieu of flowers.