John Allen Goshorn passed on October 20, 2016 at the Beacon of Mapleton, MN. Visitation will be at Patton Funeral Home on Thursday, October 27, from 4-7 PM. Burial will be Friday, October 28, 2016, 10:00 AM at Calvary Cemetery, in Blue Earth, MNJohn was born March 24, 1944 in Blue Earth, MN. He was the son of Alva and Catherine (Jennings) Goshorn. He was raised in Blue Earth and graduated from Blue Earth High School in 1962. After high school he joined the U.S. Navy from June 1962 until June 1968. Upon returning home he worked as an electrician in the Blue Earth area for many years. John loved fishing and taking rides on his motorcycle.John is survived by his wife, Vicky of Rochester, MN, a daughter, Tracy and his son, Maxwell of Olympia, WA, son''s, David (Patrice) of Denver, CO., and Aron (Megan) and their sons, Eli, Caleb, Isaac, Micah of Newport News, VA, and John''s 3 sisters, Janice (Joe) Bolis of Sun Lakes, AZ, Joellen (Tom) Bryan of Gallatin, TN, Julie (Harvey) Hyatt of Minneapolis, MN.John is preceded in death by his father, mother, and 2 sisters Jean and Joyce.Cards can be sent to Vicky Goshorn 1128 7th Ave NW, Rochester MN, 55901