Francis Bernard Ninnemann

Francis Bernard Ninnemann of St. Louis Park passed away at the age of 80 on January 15th, 2026. He was born on February 11th, 1945, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He attended St. John's Catholic School for the Deaf, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When he was 16 years old, he was adopted by his loving parents, Thomas and Lucille Ninnemann. For high school he attended St. Rita School for the Deaf, in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated in 1965. During his high school years he played football, basketball, and baseball for the school. After high school he worked on his great-aunt/uncle's farm, in White Bear lake. In 1966, he attended Minneapolis Vocational School and Technical Institute, and worked at FMC, for a few years. Francis met Marijane Smith in 1967, and they married in 1969. In 1974, they bought their home in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. While helping to raise their children, he did major renovations to their home to meet the needs of the family. He enjoyed fishing trips with MDA (Mn Deaf Anglers), and taking the family on camping trips with MDC (Mn Deaf Campers). Francis also worked at Hormel foods in Hopkins, Mn for 13 years. He would bike to work most days unless, it was raining or in the winter so Marijane could have the car. After Hormel relocated to southern MN, he went back to school to further his education in engineering. He designed parts for jet airplanes and some for Rolls- Royce while working for Aero Systems Engineering in St. Paul. Mn until his retirement in 2013. After retirement they continued to go camping and took multiple vacations around the states including Hawaii and Alaska. Also, traveling to England. Francis was known to be a jokester. Always being silly with his nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. His favorite thing to do with his grandkids was to go on bike rides and be outside. Francis was welcomed into Heaven by his parents, Thomas and Lucille Ninnemann and grandson, Daunte Moore. He is survived by his wife Marijane Ninnemann, his children Gina Moore (Robert), Tim Ninnemann (Kristine), Davis Ninnemann. His Siblings, William Ninnemann (Carole), Barbara Ninnemann (Doug), and Juliene Featherman (Mark). Along with his 4 grandchildren Jessica, Marquis, KJ, and Grace. And 5 great-grandchildren Carson, Christopher Jr., Cayden, Charlette, Eddie. Francis is loved and will be missed by many. Funeral services will be at Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel on Saturday, February 7th, 2026. The Visitation will start at 12:00pm with the service starting right at 1:00pm. There will be a reception afterwards where refreshments will be served.

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Francis Bernard Ninnemann

February 11, 1945 - January 15, 2026

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Francis Bernard Ninnemann

February 11, 1945 - January 15, 2026

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