John D. Story, age 85 of Faribault, died on Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Texas.
Memorial services will be held at The Todd Story Farm, 20645 Kane Avenue, Kenyon on May 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Elden Eklund, pastor of Peace United Methodist Church, Morristown. Interment will be at Richland Cemetery, Faribault.
A memorial visitation will be held at Boldt Funeral Home & Cremation Services on May 2, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. and at the farm for one hour prior to the service on May 3.
John David, son of Lloyd and Martha (Heggedahl) Story, was born on June 2, 1939 in Faribault. He married Noreen Walker on October 3, 1959 in Owatonna. They raised four children, Todd, Rick, Pam and Debb. John was the owner of Story Sales and Service from 1959 until retirement in 2019. He was a passionate steward of the land as a lifelong farmer and gardener. John was a caring and proud supporter of his children and grandchildren. He was their biggest cheerleader, always there to encourage, support and mentor them.
He is survived by his wife, Noreen; children Todd (Camille) Story, Rick (Cindy) Story, Pam (Tod) Vaudrin, Debb (Ray) Paquin; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; brother, James Story; sister, Barbara Hauck; brother-in-law, Orville Culp.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carol Culp; brother, Albert Story; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Story and Barbara Story.
