John Richard Walerius
Passed: October 14, 2025
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John Richard Walerius
Passed: October 14, 2025
Obituary
John Richard Walerius left this world on October 14, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Kathleen (Borman) Walerius and Raymond John Walerius, foster brother Michael Veblin and sister in law Barb Veblin.
John leaves his wife Linda (Springstead) Walerius, sister Luanne Swanson and her daughter Shawna Marcial, brothers in law Perry Springstead (Suzi), William Springstead and sister in law Deborah Springstead Ford (William), numerous nieces and nephews, Jason Springstead, Lake Springstead (Andrea), Jesse Baxter (Justin), Morgan Ford (Amber), Jordan Ford (Julia), Nicholas Springstead and Laurel Springstead (Ben), and grand nieces and nephews, Addison Baxter, Cooper Baxter, Hailey Baxter, River Ford, Gabriel Ford, Ash Ford, Wilder Ford, Hayden Springstead and Maxton Springstead.
John grew up in Coon Rapids, Minnesota and graduated from Anoka Senior High School. He studied printing and was always an avid car enthusiast, mechanic and drag racer at Minnesota Dragways. His passion for cars lead him into car mechanics and later automotive sales and management. Until his death he continued to enjoy his love for cars by attending car shows and auctions in Gilbert and Scottsdale.
John and Linda married in Minnesota in 1967 and later moved to Arizona in 1974 where he worked at Courtesy Chevrolet, Brown and Brown, and Honda Cars of Mesa. They lived in Gilbert, Arizona until his passing.
A celebration of John’s life is planned for Saturday December 13, 2025 1:00 PM at their home in Gilbert. For more info: azdford88@gmail.com
2 responses to John Richard Walerius
Randy Perkins says:
November 14, 2025
Linda and Family’ I’m so sorry to hear of John’s passing he was a great guy in high school and later in my life it was great to hang out with John and Loren great conversations with them. God bless you Linda!!!
Bob Roberts says:
November 14, 2025
To choose the best neighbors anybody could have. Linda and John wherever you may be watching your Vikings. Thanks for being good neighbors & friends. In so many little ways from cats, to cars, to sports, & just life, it was nice to share all we did. Thank yu.