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John Albert Bannister was born on May 3, 1951, the son of Ray and Erna (Oldenberg) Bannister in Litchfield, Minnesota.
He proudly served in the United States Air Force from October 1970 until he was honorably discharged in May of 1975.
John was united in marriage to Kathleen Fjeld on September 4, 1976. They made their home in Minot, where they raised their two daughters, Susan and Alexis.
John attended nursing school and graduated from Minot State University. Throughout his life, he held several jobs ranging from nights at MiniMart, cooking at Mr. Steak to numerous nursing positions within the Minot healthcare community. He also served as President of United Way, and President of the Long-Term Care Association.
He enjoyed gardening, collecting coins and German steins, visiting casinos, making jelly and baking. He had many ways of bringing joy to people including his role as Santa to families, including his own, and at nursing homes. He loved traveling with family, including trips to Minnesota and Wisconsin, national parks and on cruises.
He cherished his grandchildren and took great pride in their achievements.
He is survived by his daughters, Susan (Troy) Mantz, and Alexis (Joshua) Brown, both of Minot; grandchildren, Garret (Allyce Scheresky), Clayton, and Emelia; only remaining aunt, Alice; along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy; parents; and sisters, Joan and Jean.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be sent to Thompson-Larson Funeral Home at 21 3rd Ave SW, Minot, ND 58701 in care of the John Bannister family.
Visitation: There will be no reviewal as cremation has taken place, however, friends may sign a guest register on Monday, August 18, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Minot.
Memorial Service: Monday, August 18, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Minot.
The service will be livestreamed for the public to view and can be accessed by going to the Christ Lutheran Church website: https://www.christlutheranminot.org/church-online/
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Joseph Boucher
August 16, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. John and Kathy were dear friends of ours for many years. Kathy worked with me at the AF Hospital. John was very helpful when my wife, Marie, was sent to the Nursing Home for rehab. We have lost a very dear friend.
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Jeanie Johnson Duchsherer
August 15, 2025
John you will be missed.
You always had a special way of making us laugh, stop and think about something you said.
You were one of those wonderful people that could make us so lucky to have ran into you and felt so much happier after talking with you.
No matter where you were you were with people who loved you.
Anybody that had you in their life as a co worker, or nurse were blessed to have known you.
RIP John.
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