Jon Archie Nimens, 68, of Crookston, MN passed away on May 14, 2025.
Jon was born on October 29, 1956, in Crookston, MN to Wilfred and Patricia Sullivan Nimens. He was baptized and confirmed at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Crookston. Jon graduated from Mount St. Benedict High School with the class of 1976. After high school, he attended Northland Community College in Thief River Falls. Jon earned his Associate’s Degree in Architectural Drafting in 1980. Jon, a lifelong resident of Crookston, was an entrepreneur. He was the owner of Associated Plumbing and Heating Engineers, Timberlane Ski Resort, and Saniduct Cleaning. Jon was a dedicated businessman that worked for 50 years helping to build and maintain the community. His work included churches, schools, hospitals, clinics, industrial buildings and residential homes.
Jon enjoyed being outdoors. He loved spending time duck hunting, fishing, and downhill skiing at Ski Patrol. He also enjoyed working on creating new tools. He even has a patent to his name. Jon was very proud of his rental properties and was able to showcase his skills in repairing and maintaining them.
Jon is preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred Charles Nimens and Patricia M. Sullivan Nimens; brothers, William Patrick “Billy Pat” Nimens and Thomas “Tuna” Charles Nimens.
He is survived by his significant other, Shawn Hogenson of Crookston, MN; sisters, Julianne Rubley (Tim) of Sun City West, AZ and MaryJane Coe (Brian) of Naples, FL; twin brother, Jay Nimens (Cindy) of Sun City West, AZ; sister-in-law, Wendy L Nimens of Erie, CO; nieces and nephews, Tate (Jeni Kay) Rubley, Trisha (Jordan) Krantz, Tana (Michael) Bustamante, Ross (Beth) Nimens, Paul (Nicole) Nimens, Jenny (Tom) Magenis, Brad (Alex) Coe, Reid Nimens, Ty (Chloe) Nimens and Ethan (Wendy) Nimens.
Jon lived a simple, humble, and selfless life. His family will celebrate his life at a date to be announced later.