John Tkalcich

Loving father, grandfather, and husband. John Peter Tkalcich passed away on April 13^th with his beloved wife, Eden, by his side.

Born in Ely MN, the second son of Frank and Mary Tkalcich. John spent his youth camping, hunting, fishing and exploring the area now called the Boundary Waters. John attended vocational school in Staples and joined the US Army where he worked as a mechanic in Germany.

 Upon his return from Germany, he spent time dedicated to raising kids and exploring the country in his truck. John left trucking behind in 2006 to refocus on his passion for cars.  Then in 2011 his life changed forever when he married his best friend, Eden. His whole family felt the positive change in his life when they were brought together, and she helped him achieve his lifelong personal goal of acquiring a Ford Model A to tinker with. John spent the last few years exploring new roads in two Model A’s he restored with Eden by his side. He also spent quite a bit of time passing a legacy of love for cars, nature and all things mechanical to his grandkids.

John was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mary Tkalcich, Brothers Joe and Raymond, and his granddaughter Danika Tkalcich.

He is survived by his wife Eden, children John (Natalie) Tkalcich, Lori (Zacarias Gonzalez) Tkalcich, and Kevin Tkalcich, as well as five grandchildren: Lydia, Alexander, Conner, Zoe, and River.