Relationship to conference: Wife of retired elder, Rev. John J. Fair

Date of death: March 19, 2017, at age 76

Arrangements: Visitation will take place March 23 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Wevley Funeral Home (107 1st St. NE, Sebeka, MN 56477) and one hour prior to the funeral at Sebeka United Methodist Church (100 S. Jefferson Ave., Sebeka, MN 56477). The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. March 24 at Sebeka UMC.

Appointment information: Rev. John J. Fair was ordained as a deacon in 1965 and as an elder in 1967. He served Minnesota churches in Chokio, Long Prairie, Clotho, Grey Eagle, Wadena, Detroit Lakes, and Marshall. He retired in 2000.

Darlene Fair is survived by her husband, Rev. John J. Fair; daughters, Maribeth (Steve) Fair-Pingree and Jodie (Mark) Dunish; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother.

Memorials are preferred to Sebeka UMC (100 S. Jefferson Ave., Sebeka, MN 56477).

Cards of condolence can be sent to Rev. John J. Fair, 31252 U.S. Highway 71, Sebeka, MN 56477.