John LeRoy Register passed away on January 14, 2018 at Nye Legacy in Fremont Nebraska where he lived for 4 months.

John was born in Lakebelt Township, Martin County, MN in his grandparent's home on August 30, 1931 to John LeRoy and Amy (Kateley) Register. John was the eldest of 3 sons. His family moved to Moscow, MN when he was young. He spent his youth trapping, fishing, hunting, and playing baseball. John moved to Rose Creek when he entered Austin High School. He was President of the FFA and received his State Farmers Degree and also showed the Minnesota State Fair Grand Champion Chester White hog. He was on the wrestling team where he, as he said, spent most of his time on his back.

John and Norma (Rose) met in their eleventh grade English class and married after graduation. They celebrated 68 years together on November 12, 2017.
John worked at Hormel for 42 years. He began as a clerk and quickly moved to the hog buying crew. He was transferred to Omaha and then Fremont where he was the head buyer. He was an avid Husker fan!

While in Fremont John began to coach girls' softball. The Korshoj Lumberjills played 14 years together wining many tournaments at local, state and regional levels. Many of these players still call John their "Summer Dad". He was inducted into the Nebraska Softball Hall of Fame.

In 1983 John and Norma were transferred back to Austin. MN. John was instrumental in the Kiwanis, FFA Alumni and helped for many years in the FFA carpentry class and Children's Barnyard. Most of all he spent countless hours in his woodshop, yard and garden. John and Norma returned to Fremont in 2015 to be near family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Kathy Shields.

John is survived by his wife Norma, children Ruth, Cedar Bluff; Allen (Neil Gelineau) , San Francisco; Susan, Hastings, MN; Leann (Norbert) Widhalm Norfolk; Richard (Janet Stewart) Fremont; Kelly Jo (Fred) Gepford, Omaha; Two Brothers Ralph of Red Wing, MN and Arnold of Anderson, South Carolina; six grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Condolences may be left at www.duganchapel.com

Memorials may be directed to the Fremont Presbyterian Church, Westminster Presbyterian Church of Austin, Minnesota or the Community Health Charities of Nebraska.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Dugan Funeral Chapel from 5-8PM with family present from 5-6PM.

Funeral Service will be held Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 10:30AM at Fremont Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jon Ashley officiating.

Public interment will be held Friday, January 19, 2018 at 1:30PM the Oakwood Cemetery in Austin, Minnesota, a celebration of life will follow with refreshments at the Westminster Presbyterian Church for family and friends.