Jon L Enstad

Jon Lowell Enstad April 29, 1960—June 5, 2016 Another sinner-saint is now but saint. Jon: husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and most importantly, a redeemed child of God, was embraced by his Savior, Jesus, in the glories of heaven on June 5 after succumbing to complications from suffering a heart attack and later stroke. Jon was born to Aldon and Phyllis Enstad in Mason City, Iowa on April 29, 1960. He was born a sinful human being like each one of us, bound for the punishment of hell we all deserve. By faith in God’s promises, Al and Phyllis had Jon baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit on May 15, 1960. It was then Jon was given a new heart, a heart of faith to believe in Jesus as his one and only Savior from sin. A faith God preserved until his dying day. Throughout his childhood, Al and Phyllis saw to it that Jon was raised in the ways and instruction of the Lord in the home, at Sunday School and in their church’s parochial school. On April 28, 1974, Jon affirmed his baptismal faith at his confirmation. They continued his Christian education by sending him to Martin Luther Academy in New Ulm, MN for high school. There he continued to grow in the ways and Word of the Lord. It was there that he met his sweetheart, Laurel Lee Maertz, who on July 17, 1982 would become his bride. For nearly 34 years, Jon and Laurie’s bond of love for each other was held together by the perfect love and forgiveness of God. The Lord richly and abundantly blessed their marriage in many ways. He granted them a full quiver of children, 6 in all. Ben, Mike, Sarah, Rachel, Josh & Abby. What began with Al and Phyllis, continued with Jon and Laurie. God and his Word were #1. Family devotions, Sunday School and worship in God’s House weren’t an option, but regular life in their home. All six children attended Cross of Christ Ev. Lutheran School, Pre-K - 8th grade. All six children attended a WELS high school, either Luther Prep in Watertown, WI or West Lutheran High School in Plymouth, MN. All were trained to be servants in their congregations whether in a ministerial role or as a faithful layperson like himself. A pastor, a chiropractor, a teacher, a retail & bridal specialist, and two teachers in training. Their quiver was enlarged with the blessing of 4 grandchildren: Elijah, Vesper & Eleanor (Mike & Megan), and Asher (Ben & Amber). To provide for his family, Jon faithfully worked for one employer for 34 years, of which he became part owner: Hubmer, Enstad, Ovik & Co. Ltd. They were like family to him. Even in his role as a CPA, Jon lived his Christian faith for all to see and sought opportunities to witness to colleagues and clients alike. Jon’s love for Christian worship and music will be celebrated at his funeral on Friday, June 10, at Cross of Christ Ev. Lutheran Church (9931 Foley Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids) at 1:00 p.m. with an one hour visitation before the funeral. There will also be a visitation on Thursday, June 9, at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home (1827 Coon Rapids Blvd. Coon Rapids) from 5:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Jon’s love for Christ’s Kingdom and the furthering of it can be celebrated through memorials for his church, Cross of Christ, and the ministerial training schools of his church body, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Jon was preceded in death by an infant brother, David, and his parents, Aldon & Phyllis Enstad. Those left to fight the good fight of faith include his faithful and loving wife, Laurie; children Ben (Amber & Asher) Enstad of Sturgeon Bay, WI; Mike (Megan, Elijah, Vesper & Eleanor) Enstad of Spanaway, WA; Sarah Enstad of Hubertus, WI; Rachel Enstad of Milwaukee, WI; Josh Enstad of Andover, MN; and Abby Enstad of Andover, MN. In addition, his two sisters, Jackie (Glen) Hieb of Strongsville, OH; Jody (Marlin) Schultz of Morgan, MN; 19 nieces and nephews along dozens of other family members and dear friends.

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Jon L Enstad

June 5, 2016

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