John Stoeke, Jr., age 21, of Grand Rapids, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 27, 2025.

John was born in 2004 in Grand Rapids, MN to John Stoeke, Sr. and Nicolle Happy.  He graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 2023.  He was employed with McDonald's in Grand Rapids, MN and later with ASV in Grand Rapids, MN.  John loved gaming with friends and new people he would meet online, collecting swords and knives, escaping, exploring and finding new adventures in old, abandoned buildings and factories, not to mention his love of wolves and listening to his wide variety of music selections.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Walter, Sr. and Dororthy Stoeke; maternal grandfather, Roger Happy; and his sister, Whitney Happy.

John is survived by his father, John Stoeke, Sr. of Grand Rapids, MN; his mother, Nicolle Happy (Mike Waisanen) of Cohasset, MN; maternal grandmother, Diane Happy of Scottsdale, AZ; step-grandmother, Linda Happy of Grand Rapids, MN; great grandmother, Edna Happy of Grand Rapids, MN; special relatives and family, Heather and Aaron Skelly, Donovan and Jenny Happy, Tom, Jerry, and Tanner and their families, and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.

John Jr., though your journey was more challenging than we may ever fully comprehend, you were never alone in our hearts. Your love and light will live on in us, guiding us through our own struggles and reminding us of the importance of connection.

We will always love you, always miss you, and always celebrate the beauty you brought into this world.

Rest in peace. May you find the peace you sought, and may we find comfort in the love we carry for you.

A visitation will be held Monday, November 3, 2025, beginning at 10:00 AM with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 AM at Rowe Funeral Home in Grand Rapids, MN.  Justin Griffin will officiate.