Obituary of John Philip Resch

John Philip Resch, affectionately known as Phil, passed away on August 5, 2024, at the age of 85. Born in Park Rapids, MN, John grew up surrounded by family before moving to Minneapolis after high school. His varied career included positions at Minneapolis Moline and Pinecrest, but he is most remembered for his 27 years with the Minneapolis Police Department, retiring in 1989. Following retirement, John co-founded Windsor Shutter, earning acclaim for his custom-made shutters.

John was a devoted family man, survived by his daughters Conni (Greg) Van Gompel and Laura (James) Brown, his sons Allen (Kim Landes) and Aaron (Terry), and his cherished grandchildren Jenna Hansen, Amanda (Bren) So, Joshua (Brandon) Resch-Lien, Ramine, and Joe, along with great-granddaughters Lily and Rose. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Margaret, his grandson Parker, his parents Theodore and Arlys Resch, and his in-laws Bror and Mabel Johnson.

An avid outdoorsman, John enjoyed his cabin, sailing, fishing, and hunting. He and Margaret traveled extensively, including a memorable trip to the Netherlands to visit their son Allen. John also explored Canada, Mexico, and China with his cousin Ann. Beyond his work, he had a deep passion for woodworking and enjoyed watching baseball and football or sharing a good beer with loved ones.

Visitation will begin at 1 PM, followed by a service at 2 PM on August 14th at The Cremation Society of Minnesota, 7835 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Park.