John Raymond VanDell

Age 76, passed away on July 16, 2025 at Garden House Estates, where he resided for the last 15 years. He served in the US Navy on the USS Boston during the Vietnam War. He was a cook at several restaurants in Duluth. Survived by sisters, Judy VanDell and Ann Gregory, both of Duluth and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Madeline Johnson, brothers, Arthur, Albert and Robert VanDell. A special thank you to Essentia Hospice and Garden House Estates. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday August 7th, from 1-4pm at 2327 West 2nd St, Duluth MN, 55806 . Arrangements by Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home 218-624-1059.