Johnathan Edward Longie, age 86 of Farmington, MN formerly of Wadena, MN passed away peacefully at his home with family at his side, John was born on August 13, 1940, in Minneapolis, MN where he grew up. He was a graduate from North High School in Minneapolis, where he was on the wrestling team. He announced play by play wrestling for high school, also announced Golden Gloves boxing. He proudly served his country in the US Army and was a member of the Wadena VFW Post 3922. John was a radio broadcaster for KWAD/KKWS radio in Wadena. He did broadcasts, including high school wrestling. Johnathan was an avid golfer. A member of Wadena Country Club golf course. He won many awards and accolades, including a hole in one.

John married Donna Gibbs on March 19, 1969, in Park Rapids, MN. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Geraldine Longie; brothers, Jimmy, Jack and Jerry Longie; father and mother-in-law, Edwin and Fannie Gibbs; sisters-in-law, Rosemary Swedin and Connie Hoehn. John is survived by his loving wife Donna; children, Kim (Kim Anderson) Longie-Anderson, Chris (Nikki) Longie, and Amanda (Shane) Nieuwsma; 6 grandchildren, Megan, Kylee, Jaden, Sidney, Jaxsen, and Colsen; 1 great granddaughter, Bella; siblings, Janice (Bob) Goranson, Jeffery (Marilyn), and Joey (Sherrie) Longie in-laws, Jerry and Tracee Gibbs, and Cindy and Max Leo, also by nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Funeral Service will be held 11 AM Saturday, October 31, at the White Funeral Home, 901 3rd St. Farmington, MN (651-463-7374) with a visitation starting at 10 AM. Interment, Corinthian Cemetery, Farmington, MN, at a later date.

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