John “Jack” Driste, age 86, of Annandale, formerly of New Hope, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his home with family at his side. Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 12 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Annandale with Fr. Kevin Magner as Celebrant. Burial followed at St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery. Visitation was held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. A prayer service was held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel. Memorials were preferred to Cure SMA. John Nelson Driste was born Nov. 20, 1936 in Minneapolis to Karl and Irene (Lorsung) Driste. He grew up in North Minneapolis and graduated from Minneapolis Vocational High School in 1954. Jack honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. On Dec. 27, 1958, Jack was united in marriage to Marilynn J. Koeneke at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Robbinsdale. Jack worked for the Heat and Frost Insulators Local #34 as a pipe insulator. Jack and Marilynn made their home in New Hope, before moving to Annandale in 1972. As Annandale residents, Jack and Marilynn immersed themselves into the community. Jack was an active member of the Annandale Care Center Board, the Annandale Park Board, and served on the Annandale City Council. Jack was an instrumental member that helped make the Annandale Rec. Park a reality; the Annandale High School baseball field is named in Jack’s honor. Jack gave tirelessly of himself and his resources, and strongly believed in volunteerism and giving back. Jack was a longtime member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. He enjoyed cooking, baking, and working in his wood shop. Nothing brought Jack greater happiness than being in the presence of his family. Jack is survived by his children, Carolynn (Dan) Johnson of Andover, Susan (Ron) Traeger of Maple Grove, John (Jeanine) Driste of South Haven, and Dave (Beth) Driste of Sartell; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Pat and Judy Driste; and many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilynn; brothers, Gerald and James Driste; and sisters, Maxine Wilken and Marijo Renstrom. The casket bearers were Patrick, Ryan and Ron Traeger, Emily and Megan Driste, and Dan Johnson. The honorary casket bearers were Mark Miller, Roger Milner, Kate Asmus, Jack Johnson, Maraya Barnes, and Amanda Dorman. St. Ignatius Music Ministry provided music for the service. Arrangements were entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Annandale. The obituary, guestbook and video tribute are online at www.dingmannfuneral.com.