1948-2020
It is with deep sorrow we announce the death of John “Henry” Monroe of Hastings, Minnesota, who passed away at his favorite place, the family cabin on Lake Nancy in Minong, Wisconsin on September 7, 2020, at the age of 72. Henry was born in San Antonio, Texas on August 17th, 1948. Henry worked for over 35 years at Smead Manufacturing in Hastings, where he met his wife of 30 years, Nancy. Henry enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his loyal dog Bailey, and weekends at the cabin. Henry will remain in the hearts of his loving family: children Brian Monroe, Jason (Katie) Monroe, Maria Monroe; granddaughter Ava Monroe; brother Ray Gonzalez, sisters Teresa Peterson and Rosa Linda Guerra and many more friends and family. He is preceded in death by wife Nancy (Damsgard); parents Eugene and Guadalupe Monroe; brother Robert Monroe; and dear nephew Mike Gonzalez. A funeral mass of family and friends will take place Friday, September 18th, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church in Hastings. Mass will start at 11am, guests are requested to arrive no earlier than 10:45am, masks are required.
