Joshua Paul Wren
Born July 16, 1991 at Ridgeview Hospital, Waconia, MN
Baptized August 1991 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Howard Lake, MN
Confirmed 2013 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Howard Lake, MN
Joshua went to be with God on Sunday morning, November 8, 2015, his mother, father and brother at his side. His battle with colon cancer was beyond courageous and he is now at peace and no longer suffering.
Joshua’s passion for racing started at a very young age, as he attended many races and cheering on his dad from the stands. He then took interest in go cart racing, winning two track championships. He then tried his luck in the modified class for a short time. Along with his own racing, Joshua was an awesome pit man for his dad, working on the car at home and at the race track. Joshua also started drawing designs for the race car and designed a website and Facebook page that he was very proud of.
Joshua attended multiple colleges starting out at Mankato State University then onto Ridgewater College, Hutchinson campus, where he received a degree in Business and Sales. He then continued on with one year at University of Minnesota, Duluth. Changing course one final time, back to Ridgewater College he went, to pursue a degree in Non-Destructive Testing.
Joshua enjoyed the arts. He played the saxophone in high school band. He participated in many plays and musicals. He was an avid listener of music, attending many concerts. He had a very wide variety of types of music that he loved (alternative rock, 80’s rock, country). His favorite band is “All Time Low”. Joshua made some awesome friends during his life and loved getting together with them.
God’s peace to all of our family and friends who supported and prayed for Joshua this past year. We are so grateful and will never be able to express how your kindness has touched our hearts.
He is preceded in death by: Grandparents Earl and Alice Mann
Survived by: Parents; Jerry and Pam Wren; Brother; Cody Wren; Grandparents; Fran & Char Wren, Paulette & Hal Tueteberg; Aunts; Tammy Gruenhagen, Patti Mann; Uncles; David Mann, Wes Wren, Luke Wren, Kevin Gruenhagen. Cousins; Riley and Jake Gruenhagen, Faith Wren.
A celebration of Joshua’s life will take place at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 13, 2015 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. A time of gathering will begin at 11:30 AM on Friday at the church.