John W. Held

John was born May 20, 1950, at Osage, Iowa to Harold and Marilyn Hicks Held. He grew up and attended school in Cedar Falls, Iowa and Miami Springs, Florida. John married Harriet "Pat" Hettenbaugh on June 27, 1977 in Moorhead, MN. Together they made their home in Glyndon, Minnesota. John was self-employed as an Owner-Operator who thoroughly enjoyed meeting people and making new friends while traveling around the United States. John enjoyed John Wayne movies, and music by Don Williams and Elvis, and most importantly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, family and numerous friends. He was a collector of many things including old Cadillac convertibles. He also enjoyed his three wheel Gold Wing motorcycle. John was a kindhearted man who would do anything for anyone. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.He is survived by his wife, Pat Held, Glyndon, MN; three daughters, Carry Lance Berry, Carlisle, IA, Tammy Tony Eilers, Waterloo, IA, Lyn Casey Moilanen, Rochester, MN; one step-son, Larry Cindy Gilge, Jamestown, ND; his mother, Marilyn Held, Berthound, CO; one sister, Kathy Rouse, Arvada, CO and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father.In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to be given to the Salvation Army.