John R. Kingsbury

of Pine Island, Minnesota, died on Friday, March 4, 2022
at St. Mary's Hospital Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota at the age of 77

John Robert Kingsbury was the fifth child born to Raymond George and Mary Irene (Mullin) Kingsbury of Keystone, South Dakota. His siblings included: Anna Ruth Kingsbury, Mary Esther Fox, Archie Raymond Kingsbury (Sue), Bess Wadleigh-Morse, and James Edward Kingsbury.

He attended South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, South Dakota State University, and Pillsbury Baptist Bible College where he completed under-graduate and post-graduate work. He began his career in construction by starting a roofing company in Rapid City, South Dakota, while attending Central High School. Over the course of his career, he taught shop class, built single-family homes, custom homes, hospitality and restaurant developments, along with government projects, and ultimately was a highly successful entrepreneur that founded in 1980, along with his wife, Jeanie, Kingsbury Builders Supply, INC. He was an active real estate investor and enjoyed raising beef cattle, doing woodworking projects, and travelling in his later years. John was an inventive risk taker who masterminded unique engineering feats. He was known as a “go-to guy” within the Twin Cities construction industry.
He received much pleasure through extensive philanthropy efforts worldwide. He was a dedicated life-time church member and influenced countless lives.

John is survived by his daughter, Megan R. Kingsbury; his wife of five years, Hannah (Plaugher) Kingsbury, and her three children.

He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-four years, Gloria Jean (Jeanie) Grimes; four of his siblings; and his parents.

A memorial visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, with memorial services to follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Midwest Bible Baptist Church 5930 Bandel Rd. NW, Rochester, MN 55901 with Pastor Caleb Hanson officiating. Live streaming will be available at www.midwestbiblebaptistchurch.org.

Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 14, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Keystone, South Dakota with Pastor Chris Swarthout officiating.

Memorials can be sent to either: Badlands Cowboys for Christ Rodeo Bible Camp P.O. Box 520, Kadoka, SD 57543 or Midwest Bible Baptist Church www.midwestbiblebaptistchurch.org.

Service Details

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday, March 12, 2022 - 11:00 a.m.
Midwest Bible Baptist Church
Rochester, Minnesota

CLERGY
Pastor Caleb Hanson
Pastor Mike Vanzee

MUSIC
"Great is Thy Faithfulness"
"Until Then"

USHERS
Craig Evers - Steven Slade - Brian Cada

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Monday, March 14, 2022 - 10:30 a.m.
Mountain View Cemetery
Keystone, South Dakota
Pastor Chris Swarthout - Officiating

Guest Book

My heart is heavy for the loss of Megan's father. I did not know him, but I have come to know Megan and think of her with respect. My condolences to you and your family.
   ~ Thomas Kingston Cyprus (3/25/2022)
Prayers for all the Grimes Families
   ~ Bonnie Madsen Kadoka (3/9/2022)
Megan, may God bless and comfort you during this difficult time. You are in my prayers. He is in a better place and one day you and I will meet him again. To God be the glory forever and ever!
   ~ Keith B Washington Colorado (3/11/2022)